Has a GYN ever made fun of you/or said anything sarcastic during a pelvic exam?
I'm curious. I'm 22 years old and don't ever want to see a gyn because I'm embarassed and afraid she'll laugh at me...
2006-09-21 13:19:02 · 17 answers · asked by pizzapie 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
No they are trained Doctors.
2006-09-21 13:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by fayem7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are 22 and have never seen a GYN, you certainly do need to make an appointment. Be sure he/she knows it is your first time. If you would be more comfortable not being alone, it is acceptable for a friend to accompany you (she can leave at any point you choose).
GYNs are trained not only medically but also to have good interpersonal skills. You may want to ask your current Dr for a referral or recommendation if you like her/him.
Amy Smith
Empowering Girls and Women through Mentoring and Education
2006-09-21 22:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gyn will never and should never laugh at a patient. If you're not comfortable going to a gynecologist, take a trusted friend/partner with you during your exam. Also, most gynecologists have a third party with them to prevent accusations of inappropriate touching. You should have had a pap smear when you were 18.
2006-09-21 20:31:30 · answer #3 · answered by Brian M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would a GYN laugh at you? I understand you'd be nervous, esp. the first appt. but afraid of being laughed at? That's their job and they've seen it all. There's no reason to think that they would laugh at you. You may be more comfortable with a female doc than a male. They are veru professional....you have nothing to worry about.
2006-09-21 20:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sweetie, that doesnt happen. Find you a female GYN so you will feel comfortable. I think you have some deeper issues. GYNs see p u s s y all the time so yours will be no diffrent. Do you feel that yours looks funny of is it your body?
2006-09-21 20:22:10 · answer #5 · answered by Prissy_kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my patients peed on the table during the exam. I didn't laugh or make fun of her.
If you are sexually active you NEED to see the gyn.
2006-09-21 20:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by mollyneville 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Such comments are unprofessional and are not made if such doctors want to stay in the profession.
I have known a few GYNs in my time. None of them have said anything to me that made me feel bad for going.
Please keep yourself healthy and make your appointment.
2006-09-21 20:22:21 · answer #7 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never had a gyno or a doc make fun of me but I did have a doctor tell me that the medication that he was going to put me on would give me the shits! that was his exact words. He had no manners but he was a very good doc and he is well respected because he is such a great doc.
2006-09-21 20:25:12 · answer #8 · answered by Smiley Freckles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...most are very professional and realize you may be nervous so they try to put you at ease. Never even heard of any making a sarcastic remark
2006-09-21 20:21:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, and no doctor should ever laugh at anyone...if she laughs at you she's obviously just jealous so keep that in mind. It's humiliating enough without making you feel like an outcast.
2006-09-21 20:25:32 · answer #10 · answered by indiana girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a small mole in my pubic area, not on my labia, and when I was gining birth- Imean actually pishing out my daughter- My doc said, "You should let me laser off that mole for you." If I was not in such pain- Iwouldve kicked him in the face.
2006-09-21 20:22:00 · answer #11 · answered by yummymummy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋