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I wanted to comment that "even in America", young women and girls are not necessarily examined at the Gynecologist's office unless they are sexually active or there is a medical reason to do so; this is always discussed first with the patient. At any time, the patient can request that there be no physical examination. Plus...there are many types of physical examinations that occur, including what most women think of when they think "gyn visit": the Pap Smear. A Pap Smear may not be necessary (for the reasons mentioned above), and other physical exams may include manual examination of genital area and breast tissue, or the only examination can be a check of blood pressure and pulse by the nurse.

I just didn't want young women or girls to be afraid of going to the "female doctor" for fear that they would be physically touched against their will. If the patient is not sexually active and not experiencing any medical problems, the doctor will likely talk about any questions or concerns you have. And, again, regardless of your past or present sexual experiences, marital status, age...you always can deny any portion of an exam that you are uncomfortable or unsure about.