Don't Let A Doctor's Visit Intimidate You

Often times many of us take our youth for granted by having poor diets, not implementing enough physical activity in our daily lives and more importantly not visiting the doctor like you should. When was the last time you've been to a doctor's office ? If you can't remember you're not alone according to a 2018 Zocdoc survey 80% of young adults said they delayed or swore off preventive care.

The study also found Millennial's in particular avoid the doctor the most out of any other group. Many young adults can find going to the doctor to be annoying having to schedule their appointment around their work/school schedules due to the fact most doctor's offices aren't opened past 4 pm.

Staying on top of your health is extremely important for everyone especially young adults more so females. Vaginas are very complex , self regulating organs that rely on it's acidity levels to block infections out. However, those women who end up with a disease or infection have to rely on antibiotics to cure themselves there's a major downside to those antibiotics it strips the vagina of both good and bad bacteria making it more vulnerable to other infections. 

Women's health issues can range from a number of things to std's , PH issues , cancer , etc. But what's more scary is the fact some young women don't even bother to get their annual pap smear or tested before or after having unprotected sex. Young women have to prioritize their well being and keep up with their self care, I feel within the minority community some young women are intimidated by doctor visits they may feel embarrassed by discussing their sexual history or allowing a doctor to look up in the most intimate area of their body.

It's understandable, however those feelings need to be put aside your health comes before any of that you could be walking around with a non-detectable STD for years and not be aware because of your fear of the doctor. I encourage all young women to get tested and have their potential partners get tested, use contraceptive, don't ignore symptoms or pains you may be experiencing. As a comfort suggestion I advise those of you who are scared to request a female doctor or look into holistic practitioners.