The First Gynecological Visit

Because young girls are often anxious about their first gynecological visit, the Sparadrap Association—with support from the Adosen Health Prevention Association, MGEN, and Santé publique France—has produced a 20-page illustrated brochure to help take the fear out of this visit and encourage teenage girls to communicate with healthcare professionals. The brochure is aimed at young women aged 14 to 20 and addresses their main questions about what to expect during a gynecological exam. In particular, it explains that confidentiality is respected and that, except under specific circumstances (pain, symptoms, or the young woman’s own request), a gynecological exam is not necessary during the first visit. Designed to best prepare young women and help them build a relationship of trust that will facilitate better gynecological care, the brochure aims to reassure them without trivializing or underestimating their difficulties in discussing intimate matters with a healthcare professional, undressing, and undergoing an examination. This document can be presented or distributed as part of: a sex education program in schools; an individual consultation; or a group information session (family planning clinic, school health office, teen center, adolescent clinic); or during a consultation (general practitioner, gynecologist, midwife).

Publishing year: 2025

Pages: 20 p.

Format/Duration: 14.5 × 20.5 cm

Ref: DT0414925B

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