WELCOME!

Please get some food and take a seat anywhere!

Before we get into
this, turn to look at
the ladies at your
table. Say “Hi” and
introduce yourself!
 1. Introduction
2. What you can do now
3. What to talk about

OVERVIEW 4.
5.
What to look out for
How to stay healthy in
the future
6. Questions
INTROS
ME and MY RESEARCH

- Junior in the Independent Research program

- Researched surgical treatment of uterine fibroids
- Advisor: Dr. Christina Enzmann
- Looking at pros and cons of each surgery
- Wanted to do an impactful final project

Why this though?

WHAT TO DO NOW
 When

FIRST
What to expect

Exams performed

GYNECOLOGICAL
VISIT *Abnormalities: go see
your doctor as soon as
possible
 WHY IT’S 1. Information
2. Prevention

IMPORTANT
3. Treatment
WHAT TO TALK ABOUT
 Cramps and period problems

Acne

WHAT TO ASK YOUR Weight

GYNECOLOGIST
Birth control

STIs

Mental health
 What should I be checking
for?

Is what I’m experiencing

abnormal?

QUESTIONS TO
What do my symptoms mean?

Where do I get

ASK
help/treatment?

What are my treatment

options?

How will this affect my

lifestyle?
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
 Cancer

Uterine Fibroids

THE BIG ONES STIs/STDs

Menopause
 Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

OTHER Vaginitis

CONDITIONS
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Vulvodynia
But, as scary as these
may seem, don’t freak
out!
STAYING HEALTHY
 Exercise

Diet

HOW TO STAY
Substance use

Getting help

HEALTHY Regular check-ups

Weight

Stress
Remember, you’re in
control, but you have
to take care of
yourself first.
QUESTIONS
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Works Cited

https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Your-First-Gynecologic-Visit-Especially-for-Teens
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/first-gyn.html
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/gynecological_conditions/
http://www.healthywomen.org/condition/fibroids
http://www.healthywomen.org/condition/endometriosis
http://www.healthywomen.org/condition/polycystic-ovary-syndrome
http://www.healthywomen.org/condition/cervical-cancer
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354713
http://www.healthywomen.org/condition/ovarian-cancer
http://www.healthywomen.org/condition/uterine-cancer
https://beforeplay.org/the-difference-between-stds-and-stis/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/womens-health/art-20045
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