I agree completely!! Unless there is a problem or suspected problem, there is NO good reason that our kids need to be subjected to genital scrutiny over and over again. I will say again, that I am SO thankful for our endo, who after the determining that my daughter's genital/ urinary/ vaginal areas were OK, during her first year of life, does not even look at her genitals anymore!! She DOES ask if everything is OK, and would surely examine her if I expressed concern or there was a problem, but it is just not an issue - and shouldn't be in my opinion. Also, during the first year, when the endo DID examine her, she just looked, and let mommy do the touching, "because she is used to her mother touching her more intimate parts for cleaning and such." I was and am totally impressed! Maybe if asked, other endos would adopt this approach, although I'm sure that as the child gets older this might be even worse! The bottom line is question, question, question!! "Is this necessary??", "What are you looking for?", "Do you suspect a problem?". If there is any doubt, or if you suspect that the "exam" is merely routine or curiousity, remember that it is YOUR child and THEIR body and you are allowed to refuse!