I think it's good to visit one to get familiar with your doctor and get a breast exam and feel the outer lower abdomen. You can also discuss any concerns/questions you have and any problems with your menstruation if any. If you're still a virgin and don't want to have the internal in order to preserve your virginity(to some this is important) - the doctor may not do one for this reason and be sure to mention this important point. Ovarian cancer can only be detected by other methods and not the pap. You can also request a female doctor if that's important to you.