Sexual health checkups
Even if you're not having sex, you should have regular checks of your sexual and reproductive health. This is definetely the case once you become sexually active.
For women, this means regular checkups. After the age of 21, pap smears are recommended.
Screening for sexually transmitted diseases should happen after you have become sexually active. Pap smears are done to look for cancer of the cervix. If it is found early, cancer of the cervix is easy to treat. If it is found late, it can be very serious. You can also discuss your periods and whether you have problems with a large amount of blood loss or menstrual cramps. There are ways to help these problems.
For men, regular testicular exams are important. Cancer of the testis is the most common cancer found in teens and young men.
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