Do ob/gyn's have a problem with whether or not their patients shave?
2006-09-28 03:13:44 · 16 answers · asked by CustomBentley 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
No, you don't have to shave. Doctors who exam the pelvic region have seen every kind of 'pelvic region' you could possibly imagine. You're not going to surprise them. Try to remember that you're not going to their office to offer them 'enticement'. It's to get an exam.
2006-09-28 03:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A medical professional should have no opinion whatsoever about your choice to shave or not..
The answer is no....you do not have to shave "down there" before a pap smear.
2006-09-28 10:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by jrsgurl62 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be clean so you get a more accurate Pap smear result. They will have you open wide enough so that the hair won't be an issue. Good luck with your results and relax. Remember to take breaths when they swab you so it won't feel as uncomfortable.
2006-09-28 10:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by bandaid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your hair hangs down to your knee caps there is no reason to shave at all. The doctors know how to get around that kind of thing.
2006-09-28 10:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They've seen it all so I don't really think it matters, but if it makes you more comfortable the by all means shave.
2006-09-28 10:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be use to all shapes, sizes, designs, smells...So go as you feel comfortable.
Unless you have a rash or growth, you may want to clear the path for easy viewing.
2006-09-28 10:28:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no problem from mds either shaved or hairy.most females these days under 35 are shaved so it wouldnt make your mds eyes turn
2006-09-28 10:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do not have to shave. A good bathe and scrubbing will be good.
2006-09-28 10:17:20 · answer #8 · answered by MoonWoman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you dont have to shave
2006-09-28 10:15:59 · answer #9 · answered by Rhonda O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt it - think about it as long as you take a shower then it will be ok. they look at dozens a day so why would they remember just yours?
i tell myself this when i go and get one done cause i hate it too!
2006-09-28 10:16:35 · answer #10 · answered by Your Angel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋