Teenage Consultation

The Teenage consultation offers girls and young women the opportunity to ask and discuss all their questions about puberty, the body, menstruation, contraception, safe sex, sexual health and other gynecological concerns in a confidential and neutral setting.

When should I visit the teenage consultation?
You want to ask questions about your body. You want to ask questions about sexuality. You want to use a safe contraceptive method and be informed about the different options. You would like to be informed about sexually transmitted diseases. Your period is very painful or very heavy. Your period is still very irregular more than three years after your first period. You are 16 years old and have not yet had a period. You have abdominal pain. You have a strange discharge. You would like to find out more about the HPV vaccination (vaccination against cervical cancer) and/or have the vaccination carried out.

The first visit to the gynecologist
The idea of going to the gynecologist makes many girls and young women feel uneasy or even scared.
Here is some information to help you feel well prepared for your first visit:

  • You are always allowed to bring a companion. This can be your mother, your best friend or your boyfriend.
  • YOU can ask ANYTHING that interests you. There are no stupid or embarrassing questions
  • The visit to the gynecologist always begins with a detailed discussion. There we discuss your concerns. In many cases, an examination is not necessary. For example, if you want to discuss a contraceptive method or have general questions about your body, sexuality, etc.
  • If you have complaints, such as pain, an examination may be useful. The gynecologist will discuss the examination procedure with you. However, you do not have to have an examination if you feel unwell. During an examination you can always say NO and interrupt it. YOU decide what happens.


Preventive examinations / annual check-up: From the age of 21, regular preventive examinations such as a smear test for the early detection of cervical cancer and a breast examination are recommended. After that, a gynecological check-up is recommended every 12-24 months, depending on whether you have symptoms or are taking a contraceptive. The cervical smear test only needs to be taken every 3 years as long as it is normal.