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Hi, i'm in my mid 20s, i have a vulva and have never been to a gynecologist. Essentially no medical professional has ever looked at my genitalia. I'm aware that i'm being avoidant about this and that i should just make an appointment already, but also: if i feel completely healthy, have no menstrual issues, no intention to go on birth control, no intention to (ever) become pregnant, no sexual issues or anything the like, very low risk of STI's (because of low sexual activity), and have been vaccinated against cervical cancer as a teenager, why exactly would i *have* to visit a gynecologist? it's not like every other part of my body gets checked annually for no specific reason? i know i'm being stubborn about this but idk, can't i just go there once something actually comes up? is it genuinely that much more important for people with vulvas to regularly have their genitalia checked than for people with penises?

hey so about this

it's not like every other part of my body gets checked annually for no specific reason?

that's actually a very common thing. regular wellness exams, generally every 1-3 years, are very much recommended for most people. it's a good habit to get in as an adult, because it gives healthcare providers a chance to catch any notable changes in your body from year to the next that might be indicative of burgeoning health problems. yes, even if you feel completely healthy. the thing about m a n y conditions is that you don't notice them, until they start causing problems. the point of preventative care, of which regular exams are a part, is to catch these things before they're an emergency.

I'm glad to hear that don't have any menstrual issues or STIs! that's awesome. but a lack of sexual activity doesn't make you immune to infections or cysts or fibroids or cancers. it also doesn't mean that you'll have perfect health forever, and I generally recommend that someone's first visit to a healthcare provider doesn't happen in a time of crisis in the same way that I generally recommend people don't want to see a therapist until they're already in the middle of a breakdown. it's not a bad idea, of course, and it's better late than never, but the breakdown may have never happened in the first place if the care had been sought out before things were quite so dire.

ultimately, it's your body and the healthcare services that you seek are up to you! but I do think there's a lot to be said for preventative care.

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