“H annah, you’ve been putting this off for long enough! You’re nineteen. It’s time you start going in for your annual breast exam and gynecological checkup.”
“But, mom!” whined Hannah.
"No, I don't want to hear it. You're a woman now, and this is what women have to do. It's not up for discussion. I've already made you an appointment with my gynecologist for this afternoon. He's very –"
“HE!” screamed Hannah. “No WAY am I letting a man exam me!”
Hannah’s mother rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.
"Oh, grow up, Hannah. As I was about to say, he's very professional, and you can request to have a female nurse present during the examination if you feel uncomfortable. Now, I won't hear another word about it. You know the women in our family have a history of breast cancer, and your vagina
