How do I get over being scared of going to my Gyno(my gyno is nice its not that she is mean)
2006-12-04 02:28:18 · 13 answers · asked by *Pooka* 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I have a girl Gyno
2006-12-04 02:35:04 · update #1
It's mind set. First, realize that they've seen it all already. It's a must that you go, so just take yourself out of the situation during the visit. Or you can try just telling her that you feel embarrassed. I'm sure she'll try to make you feel more comfortable. She may even tell you about her first trip to the dreaded GYN appointment. Remember, talking about a thing can take the fear out of it.
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2006-12-04 02:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No laughing matter, everyone goes through this. It just takes time.
After a while it won't even bother you, but you just have to try to get through it.
NOW THIS IS JUST MY EXPERIENCE WITH GYNO'S!!
My very first Gyno was a guy, He axplained everything he was going to do before he did it and even explained how it would feel! So there were no suprizes.
He was very gentle. I did feel really weird. I swithced to a female Gyno-I didn't like her, so I went to another one and I didn't like her either. It was both for the same reason. Neither one of them took there time, they were very rough I was amazed, cause I thought ththey have the same parts I have, so I would think the would be gentle.) They never spoke. Which means they never told me what they were about to do. I went back to another Male Gyno and he was the same as the first. Very eay, polite, explained what he was doing and why. Explained what I would feel. So I prefer MALE GYNO'S 100%. I lost my insurance, and when I got a new one,There was one 3 to choose from and guess what---They were all females. I put up with it as long as I could. Eventually I quit my job, got a new one, which had better insurance and a bunch of doctors to choose from. I found a male Gyno close to my home. Went to him and he was EXELLENT!
I AM FROM THE jERSEY SHORE-HOPE YOU ARE TO! Dr.Gould from Ocean Township N.J.on West Park Avenue. And if you are not from around here I am sure you will find one. Men are gentle, they explain, they talk to you to make you feel comfortable and so on and so on!!!! GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-04 11:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by just curious 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone laugh? Fear of the Gyno is TOTALLY common.. I used to be scared of it.. almost like going to the dentist. They only way I got over it was to tell myself that going to the gyno is extremely important.. and a little embarassment and fear of going to the doctor is less important than not going and being diagnosed with cervical cancer that could have been caught and treated if only I had gone to the gyno.. think of that.
2006-12-04 10:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by Imani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I still hate going there! Don't worry, everyone gets nervous every time they go (well at least I still do). I don't like the procedure and had a very difficult time with it at first too. I would never laugh at this, it's a very real problem for a lot of young women.
what helped me was learning to relax the muscles and breathing techniques. If your gyno is aware that you tend to get tense, she can cue you in when to relax. It sounds difficult, and it is at first, but it goes a lot easier if you learn to breathe slowly and focus on something on the ceiling.
Hope this helps!
2006-12-04 10:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by kristin c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well dont be so shy...everyone this world has to show it to someone on a day...and for checking purpose going to gyno is not a matter of shyness...they are supposed to do and check it....keep one thing in mind...every female has thing that u have....and why u r shame off..open it up show it
Dr.K
2006-12-04 10:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Marshal h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was scared the first time too, I was 17 the first time i went. for me I feel better going to a guy. I been going to him now for almost 6 years, I still get nerveous sometimes, but get over it after awhile.
2006-12-04 10:45:57 · answer #6 · answered by kristinad21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its natural to get scared over something like that. She is a doctor, and not many people like going to the doctor if they aren't sick.
Also, she is a stranger who is seeing you for what you're worth. Naturally the mind isn't going to exactly agree with this.
Just keep in mind that this is what she does for a living. So it doesn't matter to her, you're just another patient.
2006-12-04 10:40:01 · answer #7 · answered by Brian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, it's best to find someone that you are comfortable speaking with. Once you build a good rapport with someone, you will feel more comfortable laying back and letting them examine you. It also helps if the GYN explains what they are doing while their doing it.
2006-12-04 11:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by Marcus&Egypt's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always an uncomfortable hour, but it's just one hour in one year. besides you have to go to make sure your healthy. What are you afraid of? Are you anixous thatyour doc will find something or are you afraid of the procedure??
2006-12-04 10:32:46 · answer #9 · answered by princesscutesmile 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realize that it is not the most comfortable thing to have done, but you need to go to make sure that you are healthy.
2006-12-04 10:30:59 · answer #10 · answered by suz' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋