Is it necessary to get a pelvic exam when seeing a doctor about birth control pills?

No. The doctor cannot force you to do anything you don't want to do. They will ask you why you want them (ex. regulate periods, or sexually active) and if you have had multiple partners it is strongly suggested that you have an exam. This is because whether or not your partners claim to be STD free, they may not know that they have one or are just flat out lying often times. Having STDs leads to cervical cancer, which cannot be detected other than through a pelvic exam. This cancer spreads quickly and is deadly. Please consider having an exam if you are sexually active and are able.Is it necessary to get a pelvic exam when seeing a doctor about birth control pills?
You will have to ask your individual doctor what he/she does. They are all different. People say you can get pills and refuse to have an exam, but remember a doctor can refuse to give you pills also. Why would you not want the exam? It could save your life!


If you are too modest to have the examination, you are too young to be having sex. Modesty goes with innocence. Sex brings a need for responsibility with it.Is it necessary to get a pelvic exam when seeing a doctor about birth control pills?
Yes it is necessary. They check to see your cervix, any discharge etc. And often check your hormone levels. Birth control pills can be a wonderful thing, but can also cause problems. It is important to get a pelvic exam. Of course, they cant FORCE YOU. But you should get it for yourself. I dont think my gynogologist would give birth control pills without doing a pelvic exam. If anything God forbid happens, he's responsible.
Yeah, i'm going through the same thing as you. If you're seeking out birth control for the purpose of, y'know, birth control, you need to get checked out. It's not appropriate for doctors to prescribe medications without giving you a check-up. There's nothing to worry about, having your body checked up on is good if you want to maintain your reproductive and sexual health.
I got birth control and they said that I dont have to get any exams until about two years after i start having sex. Soooo two years after you start to get it on, they might make you! At least thats what they 'recommend'
depends, if its a new doc, then yes, or if you havent had an exam for a while, this is just to check for any abnormalities, etc.
Only if you already started having sex if not no there are other circumstances but other than that I'm pretty sure no.
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