I'm soo embarassed by the GYN. How can a doctor like that even exist? Its so embarassing. Anyways, I'm 22 and I've never been to one. I've never been in a relationship but I wonder...what if I do find someone I love. Am I going to have to see a GYN then for Birth Control? Or is there another option?
2006-08-16 15:03:53 · 9 answers · asked by sneakyme_69 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You have to start going to the doctor once you're sexually active. Who cares, go to a female one, she's seen it all before, she'll probably do 5 smear tests a day.
2006-08-16 15:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by Aussie Chick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really you need to go. But some Doctors in a family practice can so the same thing a gyn. That way you feel a bit more comfortable. even if you don't have sex you can still get cervical cancer, and other problems. And its not like a doctor hasn't seen a vagina before and if it makes you feel better get a female other then a guy.
2006-08-16 15:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most woman would agree that going to the GYN is NOT fun! But it must be done... just get it over with. My first time I honestly left the office a little bit traumatized... but it gets easier every time you go. Just don't think about it too much. I prefer a woman doctor... and most are very nice and comforting since they understand that it isn't something that anyone really wants to do.
You can probably get away with not going until you are in a relationship, but the sooner you get it over... the better you'll be. Remember it's for your health-- and you don't want anything wrong to go on down there!
2006-08-16 15:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visiting the gynecologist is part of being a healthy responsible adult. It's embarrasing at first, but doctors are professionals and they are not looking at your naked parts in a sexual way at all. You should start having annual exams when you become sexually active or when you turn 18. Most if not all cervical dysplasia (what they're screening for in a Pap smear) is caused by a common sexually transmitted virus, HPV, so if you're a virgin you have very little chance of having a precancerous cervix. However, the exam screens for other things too and you owe it to yourself to make sure everything's functioning the way it's supposed to. Plus, if you want birth control and/or ever plan on having a baby, you're going to have to be examined. It's really not that bad.
2006-08-16 15:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to avoid seeing a GYN and be a healthy adult female, is to be a man. Sorry, but no matter what you do, you still need a PAP test, pelvic exam, and breast palp exam every year. Whether you go to a family practice or a women's health clinic is up to you. Suck it up and get it over with... It's really not as bad as you've blown it up to be.
2006-08-16 15:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do what you want but you know what you should do.
See the GYN. They can help you spot cervical cancer and treat it early. Find a woman Doc that you feel comfortable with.
2006-08-16 15:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by no need for a name 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 04:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, abstinence or condoms (or whatever over-the-counter stuff you can find) is your best bet. If you ever get pregnant, you'll be there monthly. If there is some painful past memory that is causing this fear, counciling is a good idea. Kudos!
2006-08-16 15:10:05 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be honest with you you should go to the gyn mainly for vagital reasons your vagina is very delicate please go to one!
2006-08-16 15:17:38 · answer #9 · answered by Badseed 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋