i dont want them to look at my private. Can I ask them not to?
2006-11-30 09:45:37 · 9 answers · asked by christen f 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well if you are schedule for a pap smear they will have to look at it. Remember doctor's see these things all the time. You might be more comfortable with a female doctor in future.
2006-11-30 09:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is your right but if you are at the age when it is time to get a pap smear then you should really think about letting the physican give you a good check up if the doctor is a good one then he or she will take the time to explain every thing that is going to be done and reassure you at all times. after this if you still don't feel comfortable then maybe you should wait a little while longer after talking to your mother or who ever you feel comfortable discussing the subject with.
2006-11-30 09:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by wrapitup1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an uncomfortable circumstance for the physician as well. I always take extra time for a 1st exam. I speak with the person fully clothed and explain everything that is going to take place. If the person is more comfortable with a relative or friend in the room for the examination I always permit this (the relative or friend may stay near your head or hold your hand and does not need to see anything). It may surprise you to know that this is generally always embarrassing not just the 1st exam but such exams are good for preventive health so good luck.
2006-11-30 09:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are you? It's okay. Don't be.
I don't fear pap smears and needles so neither should you. I've had needles in my elbow, shoulder, gluteus maximus.
I donate blood regularly. It's okay. It's all in your mind.
Pap smears are okay, too. Just relax. Go to your happy place. Pretty much... I'm sure a female will be in there. There is supposed to always be(I think) a nurse in there with the doctor when they do this. Last time I had one there was anyway.
then again... I've never had a normal person's insecurities so...
2006-11-30 09:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by 2s2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweetie, dont be scared at all... every woman needs a check up...atleast once a year, you have to have pap smears, to make sure theres nothing wrong with you. My aunt waited too long for a pap smear, and when she did finally go for one, she found out she had cervical cancer...and if she would of gone sooner, they could of caught it b4 it spread. So do not be afraid at all. Doctors see so many vagina's ....they dont care...so dont worry you'll be fine....and it doesnt hurt either :)
2006-11-30 10:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by pregnant with # 2 :-) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweet heart there will be a nurse their. or talk to your mother or ask her to go with you, if there something wrong they could give you medic an to help you to feel better. and after asked the doctor question that might help or asked the nurse
2006-11-30 09:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's part of the exam. I promise they won't do anything to you to make you uncomfortable. They are just going to check you out and make sure that everything is ok and that is all!
2006-11-30 09:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by alicesarbonne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can but trust me you need them to its not a big deal they have seen everything and if they don't look at yours their could be something wrong with it and if they don't treat it early enough it could forum into something big
2006-11-30 09:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by Tj S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if you don't want them to just ask.
2006-11-30 09:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by Freinz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋