I am a 20 year old female and I'm sad to say, I've never been to the gyno but I really need to. The only thing Im scared of is sometimes, when I had sex, we didnt use protection. The guy that I was seeing for 2 years had regular check ups and he was fine all the time. I guess I'm just scared and should I get a girl or guy gyno???? help me!
2006-06-28 07:24:29 · 10 answers · asked by Jackie T 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It really doesnt matter either way, they have all seen thousnads of vaginas in there lifetime , nothing to be embaressed off
2006-06-28 07:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by lil_meex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its nothing to be scared of, its not the most fun thing to do but who ever you go to wont hurt you and they will be compassionate about your situation. I have only seen women GYNs and have felt comfortable with that so I don't know if I would see a man, but it is there expertise so whatever you feel comfortable with. Also, reasoning for going to a GYN isn't always just for the sake of getting checked for an STD or something of that nature, those parts down there are sensitive and need to be checked out just like your teeth or eyes. You should definitely go. Good luck!
2006-06-28 07:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by Shadoobie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had men and women gynos, and I think women understand better how you are feeling. There are men you can feel comfortable with too, but I prefer a woman. When you go, make sure to tell him/her that you had unprotected sex. You should be tested for stds.
All in all, it's not a bad experience,and it's over pretty fast.
2006-06-28 07:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by Geronimo5 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get referrals from your friends and decide if you would feel more comfortable with a male or female doctor. Don't be embrassed they have seen and heard just about everything. Male doctors will have a female nurse with them.
Let them know it's your first visit and they should explain everything to you. Remember you are in controll of the visit and what happens. And if you don't understand something just ask
Normally they will go ahead and test for STD's when they do your Pap.
It's goes by pretty quick and it shouldn't hurt if anything does speak up and let them know. You will feel pressure but not pain.
2006-06-28 07:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by ktwister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the gyno. Just to have a checkup. The preference is up to you about male/female. I prefer a female, but I have also been to a male gyno and that did not bother me.
2006-06-28 07:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by evasive_eyes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask you friends who they visit. The procedure is quick and relatively painless. You will feel slightly anxious, but that's normal. It's better to make sure everything is "running" smooth than to wait until somethings really wrong. Perhaps you should get a script for the pill, since you didn't use protection.
2006-06-28 07:43:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should definetly go for a check up! Your health is the most important thing you have...
As far as who to see, it is all very subjective. I prefer a man simply b/c in my experience, the female docs I saw weren't very empathetic. The men, in my opinion, don't know what we are going through and are therefore a little more sympathetic. Regardless of who you see, you should go every year...for piece of mind and for early detection of cancer!
2006-06-28 07:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by jaderdog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was very scared the first time I went. I have been going for 7 years and I still get a little nervous. But if you relax it will go better and much faster than if you're very nervous and tense.
2006-06-28 09:14:25 · answer #8 · answered by halocraze86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it's certainly better to know if there's an issue now than later, doncha think?
as far as men vs. women goes it's not (for me, at least) about the gender. i've had female obg's that i really disliked, and i've had male obg's that i really did like - come to think of it, i don't think i've ever disliked a male obg.
but my last OB was the best - she had really small hands, and it was a lot less uncomfortable than it could have been!
2006-06-28 07:34:00 · answer #9 · answered by kwanyin_mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe me, you are not alone. the biggest thing that most of the ladies that I see are scared. i try to tell them to relax, but how can you when someone you do not know puts a cold speculum into your vagina, turns it every which way but out, and then puts 2 fingers in and pushes as hardas you can. then when you think that it is all over, he puts a finger into your rectum.
askt eh doctor to warm the speculum...at least that will help...relax as best as youcan, and focus on another pleasant thought.
2006-06-28 07:30:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋