First visit to the Gyno tomorrow. What will happen ? very apprehensive,and scared. Will it hurt ?

Question

Visiting Gyno first time tomorrow.

Can u please tell me what will happen ?

Will it hurt ? What tests will be done ?

i'm very self conscious, so don't want it. But unfortunately need it.

Finally i'm a virgin. So will it hurt loads more ?

very grateful for any advice. Thankyou

Answer 1

I found this but from personnal experience relax and it will go ok. It is never fun but is nessesary .
Your doctor may ask a lot of questions about you and your family. Some of them may seem personal, such as questions about your menstrual period or sexual activities. Giving open and honest answers to these questions is key to your care.

Exams
You may have certain exams at the first visit. It depends on your age, if you have had sex, or if you have any problems. This visit may include:

* General physical exam
* Breast exam
* Pelvic exam
* Pap test
* Vaccinations

General Physical Exam
During the general exam, your height, weight, and blood pressure will be checked. You also will be examined for any health problems you may have.

The Breast Exam
During this exam, your doctor may check your breasts for growth and signs of any problems, such as a lump.

The Pelvic Exam
Many times your first gyn visit will not include a pelvic exam. But if you have had sex or are having certain problems, a pelvic exam may be needed.

The pelvic exam has three parts:

1. Looking at the vulva
2. Feeling the internal organs with a gloved hand
3. Looking at the vagina with a speculum

For the pelvic exam, the doctor will place one or two gloved, lubricated fingers into the vagina and up to the cervix. The other hand will press on the abdomen from the outside. The doctor also may insert a finger into the rectum. This helps the doctor check the size, position, and shape of the internal pelvic organs

The doctor will look at your vagina with a speculum. He or she may take a sample of your cells to check for some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Another sample may be taken for a Pap test.

The Pap Test
Girls who have had sex may need a Pap test. It is done to check for abnormal cells in the cervix that could lead to cancer.

Vaccinations
Vaccinations or immunizations are shots that protect against diseases caused by bacteria and viruses.

Special Concerns
Many young women share the same health concerns. These include:

* Cramps and problems with menstrual periods
* Acne
* Weight
* Sex and sexuality
* Birth control
* STDs
* Emotional ups and downs

Most of these concerns are a normal part of growing up. Talking with your doctor about these issues is a key step to staying healthy.

Finally...
Your first gyn visit is a great chance to take charge of a healthy lifestyle. You may be nervous at first. Knowing what to expect will help ease your fears.

Be involved in your health care. Follow up with your doctor to find out test results. Ask questions. See your doctor on a routine basis to be sure you have all the tests and vaccinations you need to stay healthy.

Answer 2

No routine trip to the gynecologist should ever be painful. It's normal to be nervous just because it's unfamiliar territory. But the best thing you can do is try to relax. The exam itself is slightly uncomfortable, but if you can relax, it's less so.

First the nurse will probably take your temp and your blood pressure and ask for the first date of your last period. Then you'll undress and the doc will come in for the exam. Mine usually listens to my heart and lungs first, then has me lay down for the breast exam (just pressing in circles around your breast, like a self-exam... it's a good way to learn how to do it yourself.) Then, you'll need to scoot your bottom down toward the end of the table, put your feet in the stirrups and let your knees fall to the sides. It's not particularly pleasant to feel so exposed, but you have to remember that your doc is a professional and doesn't think of your genitals any differently than she would your ears or your feet. She'll probably use the smallest speculum she has since you're young... this is where you really want to try to relax. You can feel it going it and there's a sort of feeling of pressure when it's opened up, but it should not hurt; be sure to pipe up if it does. The Pap smear is very quick, just a couple of swipes on your cervix with a long q-tip (some docs use something that looks sort of like a mascara wand... it's supposed to get a better cell sample.) Once the Pap is done, she'll take the speculum out and do a manual exam by putting two fingers in your vagina and using the other hand on your abdomen to feel your ovaries and your uterus. Then you're done. She'll probably have you get dressed then come back in to talk to you about when you'll get the Pap results, your sexual history, birth control needs, etc...

The thing to remember is that, even though it's not the funnest way to spend half an hour, it's a responsible step toward keeping yourself healthy.

You should also know that (especially if your doc is male) you have the right to have a second person in the room with you (like a female nurse or your mom) if it helps make you more comfortable/less scared.

Answer 3

Hi Sally,
this is what will happen, once you enter into the doctors office of course you will have to wait a minute. The worse part 2 me is the waiting. Then u will be called in by the nurse and she will take your blood pressure, listen to your heart and lungs, and etc. then she will leave u alone to get undressed u will have to remove everything. then when the doctor comes in he/she will do a breast exam to check for any lumps. u may feel a little embarrassed with this part because he will definitely have to look. Then come the pelvic exam that we all dread....he/she will have u to slide to the end of the table and put your feet into some stirrups. u will let your legs fall apart from each other. then he will take a speculum and insert it into your vagina in order to take some swabs. this does not hurt but may be a little discomfort from the speculum. after maybe 2-3 swabs the speculum is taken out. Next comes what they call a bi-manual exam....they will insert two fingers into your vagina while pressing on your abdomen to get a better feel of your internal organs. Again this does not hurt but u will feel alot of pressure from his fingers. If you are a virgin this could hurt just a little. but since u r a virgin make sure that they know that before they start and they will use a virgin speculum on you to decrease any pain u may feel. After that is over u are free to get dressed and u and te doctor will discuss the results. The exam itself takes a lot less time than it takes for u to read all of this. The main key is to relax because if you tense up then u will be too tight and it could make the exam a little difficult for the doctor to perform but u will get through it just realx and it wont hurt a bit. the whole exam takes abou 5-10 minutes tops not long at all. Your in and out and that is all

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FIRST EXAM HOPE THIS HELPS!:)

Answer 4

It probably won't hurt... there will be some discomfort but not pain. The more relaxed you are, the less discomfort you will have. The doctor will do a visual exam, touch you and look around to make sure everything on the exterior looks ok.

Then they will insert a speculum to hold your vagina open. This is what it looks like:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speculum_%28medical%29

The doctor inserts the speculum and then turns a dial on it to open up your vagina (this doesn't hurt!). Again try to keep your muscles relaxed. Taking big deep breaths while the speculum is being inserted helps.

Then the doctor will take a brush--a tiny little cylindrical brush on a stick--and take a culture of your cervix (you probably won't feel this at all).

That's it!

Don't worry, you will be fine. It's one of those things all of us women have to go through. And after your first time it will be so much easier the next time!

Tell the doctor that you are a virgin and this is your first pap and you are nervous. He/she will know to be more gentle with you then. Take care!

Answer 5

After the dr. talks to you, you'll probably get a pelvic exam. It's a little awkward the first time, but they're usually really cool at the office and will help you feel comfortable and relaxed. The dr. will want to make sure that there aren't other problems which aren't likely at your age, so don't worry. Many times, a doctor will prescribe (low-estrogen) birth control pills to help with heavy periods. The periods are lighter and, as a result, the cramping problem is usually reduced. I hope it goes smoothly for you.

Answer 6

It is going to feel really weird and drafty down there. You might feel a little pain, but relaxing makes it alot better. Just remember the person who is looking at your private parts is a professional and that person has probably seen hundreds of the same thing so it is not like a dirty thing. So just relax and let the doctor do there job. P.S. if you are a minor and your parent is taking you, it will be a little less awkward if your parent isn't in the room. kindly ask them to wait outside for you. You will have a nurse and a doctor in the room with you. that will be enough. Good Luck.

Answer 7

Every girl is nervous the first time they go.
They (if they are anything like my gynocologist) will make you extremely comfortable.
The pap smear might be a little bit uncomfortable since you're a virgin, but it won't be nearly as bad as you are imagining it is going to be right now.
Relax and know that the doctor and his / her staff are just there to take care of you. As for being self concious, just think about how many vagina's they see everyday. :) It is NO big deal to them. Relax, hun. It will go much smoother if you are relaxed.

Answer 8

necessary evil, they will take it easy on you