ok so tomorrow i have my first ob/gyn appointment, and i'm kinda scared... i know i know, i'm a couple years past when i should have started going, but better late than never, right? so my question is...how was your first appt? what should i expect? any advice would be welcome... thanks =)
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KillerMuffin
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A little discomfort and an audience. Doc doesn't want to get sued, so a nurse will be there. It is slightly embarrassing, but it's not traumatic. Oh, if you're a virgin, let them know BEFORE they get out the speculum. Other than that, it's better than getting shots.
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everything that KM said
and sometimes the doctors use one of the newer speculums that may pinch a little- make sure you speak up and he/she will continue more gently.
The visit doesn't last that long at all so it'll be over before you know it. You will have a little gooey wetness feeling between your legs due to the lubricant he/she will put on the glove when doing a check of the ovaries.
I hope it goes smoothly.
and sometimes the doctors use one of the newer speculums that may pinch a little- make sure you speak up and he/she will continue more gently.
The visit doesn't last that long at all so it'll be over before you know it. You will have a little gooey wetness feeling between your legs due to the lubricant he/she will put on the glove when doing a check of the ovaries.
I hope it goes smoothly.
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The ones that answered are exactly right, just relax it wont be bad. I just had one myself (finally after putting it off along time) and he even did an endrmetrial biopsy (yes I know that was spelled wrong)
The key is to stay relaxed and maybe count the ceiling tiles!
The key is to stay relaxed and maybe count the ceiling tiles!
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I'm a virgin, and I havent been naked in front of anybody since I was like 4, so I was terrified. On top of that, my GYN is a man, so that didnt help either.
During the examination, he told me "Stop holding your breath or you'll turn blue". That eased the tension a little.
The second time wasn't as bad. You get used to it i guess. Though, my next appt. is in August and I'm not really looking forward to it.
During the examination, he told me "Stop holding your breath or you'll turn blue". That eased the tension a little.
The second time wasn't as bad. You get used to it i guess. Though, my next appt. is in August and I'm not really looking forward to it.
Many doctors will insert a finger into your vagina, and a finger into your anus to feel for polups and tumors. This is uncomfortable, and annoying, but they are gentle if you ask them to be. Don't be afraid. It is very important that you try and relax so you don't cause yourself to resist, which would lead to more discomfort.
Don't worry, it is all over in about ten minutes.
Don't worry, it is all over in about ten minutes.
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I'm due for mine this month....
I make jokes through the whole thing so I don't have to think about how embarassing it is to have someone that's not my spouse poking around my insides....when my girlfriends and I talk about it, we always refer to it as the GO-GO-Gadget-Speculum....that always makes us laugh.
I make jokes through the whole thing so I don't have to think about how embarassing it is to have someone that's not my spouse poking around my insides....when my girlfriends and I talk about it, we always refer to it as the GO-GO-Gadget-Speculum....that always makes us laugh.
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Yep, it's a little nervewracking the first time. Relaxation is key though. The gyno will do routine check stuff such as bloodpressure, pulse, temp, etc. Also let them know what meds you're on, if any (and the over-the-counter stuff counts too). Next the Dr will perform a breast exam, looking for any abnormalities. Then you'll have to scoot your butt as close to the edge of the table, and it seems like no matter how close to the edge you think you are, they always have you move further down. With your feet in the stirrups, you'll need to spread your knees apart. The Dr may either start digitally (fingers) or with a speculum. During the exam with the speculum, they'll do a pap smear. This involves a swab on the cervix. This may produce a feeling similar to cramps (that quickly passes), or you may not feel it at all. Like Starfish said, they may also perform a rectal exam. Some do and some don't.
I think that communication is key. If you're nervous, let he/she know beforehand. I've had Drs that are really good at letting you know what going to happen next and I think that helps alleviate some of the nervousness. You might even ask if they'll tell you what they're doing and what they're going to do.
Hope all goes well for you.
I think that communication is key. If you're nervous, let he/she know beforehand. I've had Drs that are really good at letting you know what going to happen next and I think that helps alleviate some of the nervousness. You might even ask if they'll tell you what they're doing and what they're going to do.
Hope all goes well for you.
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I hate going honestly.....
It hurts whenever I go, its painful to me. I always cry and some times I cant breath, tend to hyperventulate (sp)for some reason whenever I go. I end up sore for the next couple of days too. Maybe it's just me, and maybes its because of old wish-I-could-forget-again memories from when I was a child.
It hurts whenever I go, its painful to me. I always cry and some times I cant breath, tend to hyperventulate (sp)for some reason whenever I go. I end up sore for the next couple of days too. Maybe it's just me, and maybes its because of old wish-I-could-forget-again memories from when I was a child.
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Is it a female doctor? I always go to a female, that makes me feel better. It never hurts me, if it does, go to a different doctor. She should be telling you what she does when she's doing it, so there are no surprises. And if you don't like your doctor for any reason, find a new one. Overall, I don't look forward to ob/gyn exams, but they're necessary and really aren't that big of a deal. You'll see. Everything will be a lot better than you thought.
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What everyone else said and...
Remember this: it's thier job to look at you down there. It's thier job to poke at you and touch you and look at you in places that you'll feel are intensely personal but, to them, you'll just be another body. Remember that and it might help you relax.
Additionally, they might do a breast exam and talk to you about doing one on yourself every month.
They usually have nice pictures on the ceiling above where your eyes will be. Look up. Go away into the picture. What they are doing down between your legs should be quick, really, and pretty much painless.
Nothing should hurt.
If it does, tell them and they'll make it not hurt.
No one wants you to be tense.
So, relax the best you can.
The whole process will go more quickly, and you'll be out of there a lot faster, if you just let them do thier job.
It's really no big deal, sweet.
We all gotta do what you're gonna be doing tomorrow, and we all gotta (supposed to, anyway) do it every year.
Welcome to the club.
Remember this: it's thier job to look at you down there. It's thier job to poke at you and touch you and look at you in places that you'll feel are intensely personal but, to them, you'll just be another body. Remember that and it might help you relax.
Additionally, they might do a breast exam and talk to you about doing one on yourself every month.
They usually have nice pictures on the ceiling above where your eyes will be. Look up. Go away into the picture. What they are doing down between your legs should be quick, really, and pretty much painless.
Nothing should hurt.
If it does, tell them and they'll make it not hurt.
No one wants you to be tense.
So, relax the best you can.
The whole process will go more quickly, and you'll be out of there a lot faster, if you just let them do thier job.
It's really no big deal, sweet.
We all gotta do what you're gonna be doing tomorrow, and we all gotta (supposed to, anyway) do it every year.
Welcome to the club.
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Try just talking to the doctor or nurse as if you were having coffee instead of a gyn exam. It works for me!
Any good ob/gyn's that I have been to, will try to engage you in conversation anyway.
Oh. And is there someone who would go with you? Your mom or a good friend?
Try just talking to the doctor or nurse as if you were having coffee instead of a gyn exam. It works for me!
Any good ob/gyn's that I have been to, will try to engage you in conversation anyway.
Oh. And is there someone who would go with you? Your mom or a good friend?
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If you think you are nervous now, just be glad you are not going in with a pair of pussy rings!!!!!!!
My old doc was one that I had worked in the ER with at times and he always threatened to draw pictures. On top of that, his assistant was a family friend. Of course, when she asked me about them, I told her my sister has some just like them--her eyes got HUGE=LOL--I cracked up and told her I was kidding--that my sister is horrified by them--she then laughed too.
But, I am sure it was discussed among others that day.
I have seen maybe 2 genital piercings--one male and one female--that is it in my years of working.
So be glad you have normal "goodies" so that you won't be discussed among the staff! (If you want, strike up a conversation about it--ask the doc how many genital piercings he has seen because a friend wants to know. You'll be distracted and the exam will be over in no time!)
My old doc was one that I had worked in the ER with at times and he always threatened to draw pictures. On top of that, his assistant was a family friend. Of course, when she asked me about them, I told her my sister has some just like them--her eyes got HUGE=LOL--I cracked up and told her I was kidding--that my sister is horrified by them--she then laughed too.
But, I am sure it was discussed among others that day.
I have seen maybe 2 genital piercings--one male and one female--that is it in my years of working.
So be glad you have normal "goodies" so that you won't be discussed among the staff! (If you want, strike up a conversation about it--ask the doc how many genital piercings he has seen because a friend wants to know. You'll be distracted and the exam will be over in no time!)
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http://www.literotica.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34484
Here is another recent thread on the topic. My response is already posted there.
Good luck!
Here is another recent thread on the topic. My response is already posted there.
Good luck!
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Be sure to come back and tell us if it's really as bad as you imagined! You'll be just fine, hon.
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My cousin went to the gyn once and he asked her out afterward. She took that to be the utmost indication that she was in "perfect order"--LOL. (Of course, he was not her "flavor" and was shot down in a heartbeat!)
I am glad it went okay. Mine is scheduled for next week. I am nervous--had some breast lumps come up last year and even though they were benign, I can't help but be paranoid.
Hey--BTW--did you ask my question for me?
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I am glad it went okay. Mine is scheduled for next week. I am nervous--had some breast lumps come up last year and even though they were benign, I can't help but be paranoid.
Hey--BTW--did you ask my question for me?
; )
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And it wasn't really that bad, was it? Now it's over, though, and you won't have to do it again probably for 6 months to a year!
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