What usually happens during the first visit to the gynecologist?

Question

Mine is in a few weeks and I want to know what to expect.

I forgot to mention that I am pregnant lol. I know what happens during the regular visit :)

Answer 1

Spread 'em and cough!

Answer 2

I just had my first visit to the gynocologist two days ago, and was not at all nervous. Keep in mind that the doctor you're visiting has been doing this for years, but that every body is different. Be prepared to provide the dates of your last two periods and think about any problems or issues with your monthly cycle you've been having (unusual flow, changes in any PMS symptoms such as cramping or irritability, changes in your cycle). There will also be some questions about your family's health history, particularly in the matters of breast cancer and/or ovarian cancer (other questions include heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and other major conditions/diseases). Try to have as much information about your family's health history as you can.

You'll fill out some initial paperwork, the nurse will collect your weight, height, a urine sample and a blood sample (if you're uncertain as to whether or not you're pregnant and would like them to perform a pregnanacy test while you're there, they can do that with the urine sample or the blood sample, just mention it to the nurse).

After that, you'll talk to the gynocologist. He/she will ask about your cycle, any concerns you might have, and will go over what is going to happen during your exam. You'll put on one of those fashionable paper dresses and lay back on a table with your feet in stirrups. It may feel a little awkward to be laying there with your legs spread open wide, but you'll be okay; just relax.

If you're sexually active, they'll perform a pap smear after looking you over. The pap smear involves inserting a speculum into your vagina. The speculum is a little device that will spread your vaginal opening. You'll feel a little pressure as it does what it's supposed to, but it doesn't hurt.

The gynocologist will run a swab around inside, and then remove the speculum. He/she will then put some kind of lubricant on his/her hand and use two fingers to sort of check you out manually, while applying pressure with the other hand to your abdomen to check for any problems, abnormalties, or tenderness. Again, this should be completely painless.

After that, the gynocologist will sit and talk with you about contraceptives, and, if they are something you want to try, they'll discuss your options (patches, pills, and cycles) with you, and most likely provide you with one or two months' worth of samples.

The most important thing to keep in mind is to just be relaxed and be willing to really talk with your gynocologist. Remember that everything discussed is kept confidential, and that honesty in the matters of your body is -really- important to your well-being.

Just relax, it's gonna be a breeze.


EDIT - Yeah, I guess the fact that you're pregnant might be a nice detail to add there, lol. Can't really help you there, I haven't been pregnant yet (and don't intend to be for a while). Congratulations, though, and best of luck to you during the upcoming months, hope everything runs smoothly (well, as smoothly as pregnancy can, lol).

I guess I ought to pay just a bit more attention to the categories that questions are in... *laughs at herself*

Answer 3

With my first pregnancy I went in they did a pap and urine test and then checked the size of my uterus. After all that I got to hear my son's heartbeat. I have my first prenatal check up on Monday with my second pregnancy! The pap and stuff isnt too much fun but hearing the heart beat is like the best sound in the world. Good luck

Answer 4

Every OB does something different, but mine did an u/s to make sure the baby was in fact in the uterus growing and that it had a heartbeat...greatest moment of my life. Also, just answered my many questions and sent me to the lab to do a ton of bloodwork. Congratulations!! Here's to a happy and healthy 9 months...

Such a sweet and blessed experience...

Answer 5

You will have a pelvic exam and breast exam weight bp height those things you should bring up birth control or plans for pregnancy...The pelvic exam is the papsmear...Where your cervix is scraped and the cells are sent to the lab to be tested for abnormalities...It is not painful just uncomfortable..and a little embarassing to be in stirups! LOL Good luck

Answer 6

Pap, urine sample, and a little talk on what to expect, and a script for prenatal vitamins

Answer 7

Check this site it will give you all the info week by week including questions and tests, they even send you a weekly e-mail . is Awesome.


www.babycenter.com

Answer 8

They will take blood more than likely and probably do a pelvic

Answer 9

Open W I D E!

Answer 10

everything katie said and then they will take blood samples too