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A gynecologist is a doctor who has been specially trained in women’s reproductive health issues. You should talk to your mom or dad about seeing a gynecologist (or another health care provider who is specially trained in women’s health issues) if any of these apply to you:

When you talk to any doctor or nurse about your reproductive health, he or she will ask you questions about your general health and any problems you may be having. The questions may be about

Caring for your reproductive health is an important part of growing up. If you notice body changes that you are not sure are normal, ask one of your parents or a trusted adult to make an appointment for you with a doctor or nurse. You can see:

As you grow older, changes begin to happen in your body and its reproductive system. You need to know what to expect and how to stay healthy. For example, you need to know how your menstrual cycle (period) normally feels and what your vaginal discharge (fluid) normally looks like, so that you can tell if you have a problem and need to see a doctor

The ovaries are two small glands next to the uterus. The uterus (or womb) is like an inside pocket where a baby grows. Ovaries begin to make more estrogen and other hormones during puberty. This sparks the start of your menstrual cycle, which includes your period and other hormonal changes

Helping clients understand the basic reproductive process enhances quality of care.

Experts from around the world, representing the fields of biomedical research, social research, family planning policy and clinical practice, medical education, women's health, and communications, gathered in Bellagio, Italy, 11-14 December 1995, to discuss the Lactational Amenorrhea Method of Family Planning. The sponsors of the conference were the World Health Organization, Family Health International, and the Georgetown University Institute for Reproductive Health. The conference was supported by the Rockefeller Foundation