I have to have a medical exam to join the navy next month but hate medical exams. Can anyone tell me what will happen-will I have to undress and if so are they likely to do a pelvic exam?
I have also herd rumors of people having rectal exams-will I have to have one?
If anyone could help so that I will be more prepared then that would be good.
2006-12-05 22:44:08 · 17 answers · asked by hln_j 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You walk in, and get injected, inspected, detected, infected,
neglected and selected.
I don't know about females, but 20 years ago when I went through it, the males had to strip down to their "skivvies" and went from station to station. Only one part did they have you "drop your shorts, bend over, spread your cheeks, and smile".
One thing that helped me get through it is to remember that I was not the only person going through it, nor would I be the last person. Everyone goes through it, and is just part of the process.
2006-12-06 01:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to go through a full physical which will include a pelvic exam as well. And yes, you'll have to undress of course. You shouldn't worry too much about it since it'll be a quick exam by an old Naval doctor that you might never see again (hopefully). I'm a male in the Navy, but I can give you straight honest facts about everything you need to know. Anyway, if you're prepared to join the Navy; the last thing on your mind should be whether or not they do these exams. I could give you more if you need. Just ask.
2006-12-05 23:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by goldenguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will answer questions on your health and mental problems if any. Eyes vision and colourblind test,joints,pulse, heartbeat, lungs, they shouldn't do a rectal unless you ask! The whole process takes from 1 hour to 2 hours depending on how many candidates are having the medical at the same time. There is nothing to worry about. If you have had any medical problems in the past that are worrying you ask your careers adviser . If not all well and good, if you are in good physical health there will not be a problem. Also height weight ratio's are checked.
Good luck with your medical.
2006-12-05 23:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by paul c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Heres how my induction went.... I went in at 6am (after breakfast of course :)) and they immediately started me on pitocin at about 7:30am. At 11:30 still nothing, so the Dr. decided to break my water, which was a little uncomforable. At about 12:30 the contraction got really strong and really close together. I was not prepared for this since I had my first child naturally and my contractions didnt just hit all of the sudden with my first. Well these contractioins hurt a heck of a lot more that with my first. finally at about 3:30 I couldn't take much more and I was so tired, so I got my epidural. I slept until about 6:30 then woke up because I knew it was time to push. Needless to say my son was born at 7:14 PM. When I got scheduled to be induced, my doctor told me that my son would be born by lunch time, well I think he was a little off. Also, I was not able to eat anything while I was there, just popcicles and chicken and beef broth. Hope this helps, and Good luck!
2016-05-22 23:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can expect a rather high-paced but thorough medical exam. Males are usaully subjected to a rectal (prostate) exam and "cough test". Females can expect a pelvic exam. Everyone can expect a "bend over and spread" check for hemmorhoids and fisures.
Guys will strip to their skivvies for a portion of the exam. Not sure about women, they don't allow men to observe (other than licensed physicians, though never alone).
You'll be subject to much more "exposure" in basic training -- gang showers, etc. -- though men will NEVER be allowed in female areas such as latrines or heads when you're bathing. They MAY do inspections of those areas and your personal space but you'll be in full uniform during those.
2006-12-05 23:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief, they don't "hold your balls and make you cough". However, they do ask you to drop your shorts and the doctor will check that both your testicles have dropped. In a separate test, he'll put two fingers across your abdomen and ask you to cough to ensure you do not have a hernia.
You will have a urine test to ensure among other things you have not taken drugs recently. This is not done in front of the doctor, they'll give you the tube to fill at your leisure (you'll be advised to do it early in the morning for a good sample)
Other med tests includes standard eyesight, hearing test for which you go inot a little booth with earphones on a press a button when you hear a noise. This tests how high your hearing range goes.
You'll fill in loads of forms and they'll already have med notes from your GP, they look in particular for joint problems such as knees. Just be honest on the forms and it'll be fine.
There are no rectal exams. I think people are trying to worry you!
2006-12-05 23:17:04 · answer #6 · answered by Krop 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a medical exam for Army ROTC about a month ago at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago, IL.
More than likely you will end up having your initial medical examination there as well.
I remember having:
-Hearing test in a sound proof booth.
-Eye exam
-Urine sample
-Blood test
-Read aloud test to evaluate any speach impediments
-Doctors Physical examination (including cough test for males)
-For some people they will give a rectal exam but most likely not if your a younger recruit with no medical history pertaining to the prostrate.
For the most part its extremely boring and takes hours to finish...
2006-12-05 23:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by mreshouse09 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your medical is for the Royal Navy then I suspect that the medical will be much like the AOSB (previously called the RCB) medical examination.
If this is the case then the info given Krop is true except for the fact that the doctor will examine your testicles for any unusual lumps and bumps. But don't worry about it too much, you're going to have to get used to more uncomfortable experiences if you get into the armed forces.
Hope to have cleared that up for you.
2006-12-06 02:40:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
first your eye sight is tested then you are put through a full medical fitness and health check then you will go and take some test in a room with others to see how you work in a team after that if you get in then good luck
2006-12-05 22:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question, yes, and yes. Check out the link below. It gives a personal account of the whole MEPS process.
2006-12-05 23:00:16 · answer #10 · answered by Jason 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋