what is the exam like when you go to get birth control? does it hurt? i'm 18 and sexually active and i'm scared to death!!! please help!
2006-07-26 17:27:03 · 7 answers · asked by sweetgurl1377521 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
How Should I Prepare for a Pap Smear?
The first step in preparing for a Pap smear is to schedule your gynecological exam. Try to pick a time for your appointment when you won't have your period, because this can affect the accuracy of the test. Then for 2 days before your Pap smear avoid:
sex
douching
using tampons
taking a bath (showers are OK, though)
using vaginal medications, creams, jellies, or foams
On the day of your exam, it's a good idea to empty your bladder right before the test. (This won't affect your results, but it can make you feel more comfortable during the procedure.) The doctor or nurse practitioner might want a urine sample, so you may want to wait to use the bathroom when you arrive at the doctor's office or clinic.
When you see the doctor or nurse practitioner, share any information that could be important to the Pap test. Discuss any abnormal Pap smear results you've had in the past and any medications you're taking, even over-the-counter ones. Also mention if you smoke or if you're pregnant. It's essential to be candid about your overall health, your sexual activity, and any symptoms or changes in your health that you've noticed.
What Happens During a Pap Smear?
For much of your gynecological exam, you will probably be lying on your back on the examination table. When it is time for the pelvic exam and Pap smear, you will bend your knees and place your feet in the metal stirrups at the end of the table. Then you should try to relax your knees out to the sides.
To perform the Pap test, the doctor or nurse practitioner will insert a small tool called a speculum into your vagina. The speculum is a thin piece of metal or plastic with a hinge on one end. This will open the vagina and allow the cervix to be examined. The speculum may feel a little cold, but the doctor or nurse practitioner will probably warm it up in warm water first.
Opening the speculum is not painful, although you may feel pressure in your vagina. It helps if you try not to tense the muscles in the vagina. If you feel yourself tensing up, take a few deep breaths to relax or talk to the doctor or nurse practitioner to take your mind off the procedure.
When the speculum is in place, the doctor or nurse practitioner will insert a long, thin brush, swab, or spatula into the vagina and gently scrape the cervix to collect a sample of cells. This can cause a slight sensation of pressure or discomfort, but it lasts only a second or so. The doctor or nurse practitioner will place the sample on a slide or in a bottle to send to a laboratory, where the cells will be examined under a microscope. The Pap test is very quick and usually is over in less than a minute. You might have a bit of bleeding (spotting) afterward and may want to wear a pantiliner.
2006-07-26 17:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It basically is a pelvic exam.
They do a pap smear
They probably will screen for STD's
They will put a speculum inside you to look around, they will swap inside of you to get cells for the pap smear... then they will do the bimanual exam with their fingers inside of you to check out your ovaries and your uterus...
It isn't comfie... but doesn't really hurt
Sometimes you may have slight cramping afterward
Take some tylenol beforehand... or ibprofen.
They may run a urine screen and preg test as well.
Be honest, and remember to breathe... try to relax and it will be over in about 5 minutes.. the exam itself.
2006-07-26 17:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're 'beneath age' they don't require any style of examination at your regional Planned Parenthood or health facility. You simply pass in (even and not using a mum or dad) and ask for delivery manage. If you truthfully make an appointment to your annually 'Well Woman' examination, they do a pelvic examination after which (after dressing) you ask your health care provider approximately your choices for delivery manage...it could actually fairly paintings both method you select....
2016-08-28 17:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about the pap test? If so its not too bad. I like to see a female doctor for it though. It is very important for your health if you are sexually active because there are diseases out there that you can get even when using a condom like HPV that can cause cervical cancer, the pap test checks for this. This disease also cause genital warts.
2006-07-26 17:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a papsmear and they don't really hurt but they are uncomfortable and the thing they use is cold. Try to relax and you'll be fine.
2006-07-26 17:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by l_jero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a pap - not plesent, but not the end of the world.
Don't worry too much about it - it is over quickly enough.
2006-07-26 17:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by ***** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant tell you. I'm getting my first done on Friday and I am scared too!!! But I dont think it hurts, just kinda akward.
2006-07-26 17:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by ms mystery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋