1st trip to the gyno?

Question

I'm 17 and was just wondering what it's like for a girl's first trip to the gynocologist's office. From what my doctor and mom told me they issue a pap smear and make sure everything's ok. I guess I'm kinda scared to have one done because I heard it was very uncomfortable and I'm kinda scared of the pain. I don't believe in sex b4 marriage, so I haven't had sex. Why is it still necessary to go through this? I just want 2 hear other girls/women's opinions. Thanks!

Answer 1

It's only uncomfortable if you are tense. Take deep, slow breaths while the dr examines you, and don't ever be afraid to tell her if you are uncomfortable. Usually a forcep is used to open your vagina when the pap sample is taken, and if you have never had sex you may feel a little pinching or pressure from it. If you find this to be painful at all, tell the dr, and she can remove it and use a smaller one. No biggie. The test itself can be briefly uncomfortable, like a cramp, but it's over in less than a minute. My mom once told me to hum "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" b/c the humming helps you to keep your vaginal muscles relaxed, and the idea of humming THAT song while your feet are up in the air is so funny...
Again, it's only uncomfortable if you are tense! Just relax, leave your shame at the door, and have a sense of humor about it.
The point of doing this is to know what "normal" is for your body, so that if you ever have propblems the dr will have sthing to compare to. It's also a great opportunity to get advice about handling menstrual discomfort, breast health, and sex (even if you aren't yet, there are things she can tell you about pleasuring yourself) that your mom will never be able to give you.

Answer 2

The main thing you have to do is relax. The exam, itself, does not hurt. What can be slightly uncomfortable is when they collect the cells for the pap smear, they sort of scrape a little bit inside. It's just for a second, though, and will over before you know it - especially if you try to relax. You will have to go eventually even if you never have sex, just to ensure you stay healthy. We have all done it and lived to talk about it. You'll do fine.

Answer 3

It's a necessary evil to check for any possible issues (and develop a baseline health assessment). It won't last forever! The actual physical exam will be shorter than the question/answer session. However, be prepared for a quick breast and abdominal exam (both by hand touch). Your doctor may also do a very quick anal probe (finger with lube).

If you have a male doctor, a female nurse will be present in the room with you (likely with a female doctor as well). You may also be given the choice to be in the room alone or with your mother.

Take an easy breath, relax, and... take socks. The stirrups are often cold and the floors are freezing.

Good health to you, and welcome to womanhood. It's a glorious place to be.

Answer 4

Don't stress too much about it. It is semi-uncomfortable but not horrible. Pap smears are necessary to test for cervical cancer and you can get that even if you are a virgin. Just relax before you go and don't worry too much. The exam won't take too long and then you won't have to do it again for a year.

Answer 5

maximum situations, the 1st gyn examination includes a PAP smear. I even have had damaging expereinces and popular expereinces in spite of the incontrovertible fact that it doesnt take an exceptionally long term. that's not painful in maximum circumstances till you have some thing incorrect or pelvic discomfort. I went to get my pap final week and the speculum somewhat harm as quickly because it exchange into open. I even have under no circumstances had such discomfort from it in the previous.. somewhat burned the finished time it exchange into open and that i'm not sure why yet I ought to have reported some thing to the wellbeing care expert. that's slightly embarassing however the docs are knowledgeable and that they understand the thank you to handle it. they in lots of situations handbook you alongside, are reassuring and attempt to make you as tender as attainable. that's slightly atypical being in that place and having your factors touched and felt in spite of the incontrovertible fact that that's over particularly quickly and in the event that they do a Pap, that rather is like 3 minutes.... the finished examination is ussualy very quickly even although whilst your nervois, it feels longer. i think of the greater severe area is scooching down the table and having to open my legs. that's quite like the main susceptible area for me yet as quickly as Ive performed it and artwork on relxing my pelvis, each and every thing else is going quickly and isn't any longer so undesirable. in any case, the wellbeing care expert does a prevalent examination of the physique like listenign to your lungs and coronary heart, palpating the tummy, etc so all of that i think of facilitates some with the aid of fact yuou get to appreciate them a touch greater mutually as all of that's happening. stable fortune

Answer 6

Welcome to womanhood! It is more embarrassing than anything else. I was 14 for my first trip to the gynecologist, and was mortified, due to my innocence. The experience was much ado, about nothing. The procedure is not painful, just freaking strange having a doctor looking at your "stuff". It's nothing to worry about. Treat yourself to a sweet treat, and get your hair, nails, or pedicure done after-wards. It will take your mind off of the event. Being in my 40's, I've got to the point I feel like charging them to look at my "goodies" to make it worth my while .

Answer 7

if you've never had sex, be sure to let the doctor know. if you've never had sex, and have no problems with your period, or any pain or itching, you don't need to go to the gyno. you don't need a PAP smear until AFTER you start having sex. the virus that causes cervical cancer is sexually transmitted.

Answer 8

just to make sure everythings okay and healthy. u dont have to have sex to have any abnormalities down there. for ur first time it might be a little uncomfortable and its not suppose to hurt or be painful. it dont take long either, probly bout a minute. whether u have sex or not b4 marriage, its just a way to make sure ur healthy and all.