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Can a doctor tell if I've had sex?
Hi. I just wanna know something. I have to go to the doctor to get a check up and i want to know if a doctor could tell if your not a virgin?

Generally, no.

Every vagina is different. Most girls will experience a natural disintegration of their hymen by their mid-teens, so a doctor wouldn't necessarily be able to tell if you'd had sex.

However, it's a good idea to tell your doctor - the more information they have about you, the better they can offer advice and support. Before you tell him/her, be sure to ask what their policy on confidentiality is.

If you know you can talk without it getting back to your parents, then you can feel free to discuss sex-related issues, birth control, etc.

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Posted on 2006-04-20 at 4:18 p.m.