So I am 20 and I need to go to get my birthcontrol prescription again. Last time I got it she told me I needed to make a female appointment (thats not what she called it but you get my point) So I did but when it came time to go I cancelled it and just kept getting my birthcontrol. Now the prescription is up and I know she's going to make me have that female appointment. Not that I am embarassed about it I just don't like talking about it or having other people besides my boyfriend down there. How do can I feel comfortable calling and making the appointment and then going to it for the first time?? Please help me??
2006-08-16 08:10:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Dont be afraid.Im sure your care provider told you tomake the appointment for a reason.When it comes to your health it is important that you keep your appt. because it can mean your life.Dont be scared though.You just need to relax and just remember its for your health.If you feel more comfortable with a female doctor then go that route , as long as you go for your appt.Just remember that the other people who ae calling are calling for the same thing as you and the people at the office have experience with these things.Besides Im sure they get them done too.Besides that if you can have your BF down there then it should be no trouble having a professional take a look and make sure all is right with you in your area
2006-08-16 08:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by hotchocolatecherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it could save your life. The pap is used to screen not only for std's, but also for cervical cancer and other female related health problems. If you have seen the commercials, cervical cancer is caused by a virus, called hpv. Many many women carry this virus. Some get over it and never knew they had it, others dont, and it develops into cancer. Once it is in the cancer stage, it is incurrable. You may have to have your cervix removed , or a hysterectomy, which means you can never have kids and will have to be on hormones for the rest of your life. That is only the beginning, you may have to have radiation and chemotherapy treatments to force the cancer into remission,. These are both horrible and not 100% able to kill the cancer. It is just better in the long run to grin and bear it (pardon the pun) and get checked out regularly than to have to go thru all this. You may die, think about your boyfriend or your Mother, how sad they would be. Having a pap is not that terrible, besides the embarrasment, it doesnt hurt and its not like your doctor is going to go tell all your friends that he/she saw you with your pants down. They are professionals and they do paps all day long 7 days a week, nothing could surprise them, they have seen and heard it all before. Tell your doctor how nervous you are, she/he will understand.
2006-08-16 15:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by trebobnagrom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call and say you need to make an appointment for your yearly exam and will need a refill of your birth control pills. It may help if you get a female doctor and remember, she has seen many many more you know whats then yours and yours is not gonna look any different to her then the other 10,000 she has seen that year. It is a little uncomfertable to be in that positition. Just take a few deep breathes and make conversation with the doctor about something else. After you have done it a few times, or had kids, you will get over it!
2006-08-16 15:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, you need to get over the fact that you are uncomfortable with it. It's something you will have to put up with for many, many years to come. You are having sex already so you need to be mature enough to take care of yourself. You just need to realize that it's not that bad. If it's the fact that a woman is down there all in your stuff then try a male doctor instead. Be a 20 year old woman about it, call, make the appointment, and follow through with it. You have to do this to get your prescription refilled so I guess it all comes down to... Do you want to end up pregnant and having to go every month then every week and have them check you out then? Honey, take of yourself.
2006-08-16 15:21:35 · answer #4 · answered by Just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you gotta go, every 6 mos-1 year. NO ONE likes to go...I absolutely hate it. It does not take long though.
Try getting a girl doctor, you might feel more comfortable. Just dont be afraid to talk about stuff. Thats what they are there for. Look up at the ceiling (some places have stuff on them to look at) relax and it is over in a few minutes.
You have to go in order to know if you have any problems (disease, cancer, ect.) Usually the gyn can suggest better meds or birthcontrol for your body. Most are very knowledgable and trust worthy. After you go once and get it over with you will feel much better. You will know that you are disease free, protected, and have someone to talk to if needed, and you wont have to go for another year.
2006-08-16 15:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thar female appt is probably the most important appt a women can do for her self. You do it once a year and it could be a life saver. I have a friend who never went just cause she did not like it and then she found out she had cancer, something that could have been cured if she had gotten check. They did not catch the cancer in time and she is very sick. We know what is happening but it could have been differant IF ONLY. Women need to get over what ever reasons they have for not going and get checked once a year. 5 minutes out of your year than no time at all.
2006-08-16 15:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by melindarix@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that bad, it doesn't hurt & it could save your life. These appointments are very important for your health. If you're nervours then when you call to make your appointment tell them that. If you are not comfortable with this doc then ask to meet with another, find someone you feel comfortable with. Ask other women in your area who they go to and if they really like them.
Good luck & after your first appointment you'll feel better about going again.
2006-08-16 15:25:10 · answer #7 · answered by ~*~*~*Jenny Anne~*~*~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Genitalia is a part of your body, as well as your mouth, nose or eyes. You have to think about it not as something bad or uncomfortable. If is it your first time ever, I recommend a female doctor that is going to make you fell relax (she already knows what's in there). That examination only last a few minutes and can prevent you for dying (if you may have ovarian or cystic cancer). The doctors are use to shy people and they will make their way without making you uncomfortable.
2006-08-16 15:21:00 · answer #8 · answered by Piel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better get used to the "female appointment" business cause you have to do it for the rest of your life just to make sure everything is working properly in that area. Just suck it up - it takes less than 5 minutes - not very much time considering !
2006-08-16 15:16:35 · answer #9 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never get used to it..,but it gets a little easier the older you get.Dont avoid your check ups ok?Just try to focus on something else when you are having the exam.Sometimes cutting up and making jokes with the doctor during the exam reduces the stress.Like ask the doctor have you heard and good lawyer jokes and it will breeze by.Hang in there.Hope this helps
2006-08-16 15:20:25 · answer #10 · answered by halfbright 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋