I am 22 years old and have NEVER been to the gynocologist before. It creeps and weirds me out and I get totally freaked out just thinking about it... I don't even wanna go.. EVER. I'm not sexually active and I cringe when I think of ANY stranger touching me down there. I mean, WHY would anyone WANT to be a gynocologist anyways?? What makes you want to profess in something like that? I'm so scared, I never want to go! What is it like? I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it....
2006-12-18 15:55:19 · 18 answers · asked by bumblebeemeggie 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I was nervous about going when I was 19, but then I saw it was a QUICK exam. Piece-a-cake. My GYN is a very cool, smart, hip chick who I admire and respect VERY much. She's not just there for my reproductive health, but she has helped me out with other things as well.
A good GYN is every woman's best friend!
And KUDOS to you for taking charge of your health! It's better to KNOW what's going on with your body. You'll be fine!
2006-12-18 21:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the bigger concern here is why you are afraid. Take a moment and write down your fears. Try to rational you thought process. Most people are afraid because they do not have the information OR the right information. The fact that you are asking is a start. I would find a woman doctor a preferably a midwife in your town that does well woman check ups. All this includes are allot of questions about your family history, when you started your period, any concerns or questions about sexual health. A breast exam and a quick run down on how to do monthly breast exams. If you are having any trouble it will be addressed then. You do not have to consent to any procedures you are not comfortable with. You are in control of your own health and well being. Tell yourself this is a positive thing for your health. You interview a doctor or midwife until you are comfortable to do any further testing. Take your time and you will find that seeing an OBGYN or Midwife is part of being a woman and may be very beneficial to you when you start having a family. Build a rapport so when that time comes you will feel very comfortable and at ease. Take your time and relax. Hope this helps. Good luck and be well.
2006-12-18 16:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kane nani 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would some one want to be a proctologist? Why would someone want to be an Oncologist, who deals with cancer all day? They specialize in womens health and we need them Without them there would be no early detection of breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer along with many other diseases. These are not even sexually transmitted. It is protocall to have a pap smear and a full exam as soon as you turn 18 or become sexually active. One or the other whichever comes first. Being in Gynecology and Obstetrics helps you take care of womens health, helps you take care of the birth of babies, helps women period. Who else is gonna do it?
Look having an exam is not that bad. I'd rather have a pap smear that go to the dentist. For one it's faster and less painful. Even if you are not sexually active, at least you can be sure that you are ruling out any cancerous diseases.
The exam does not take long at all, they go over your history first, your menstrual history, your family history of cancer (breast, cervical, ovarian etc) then they do your breast exam first that takes about...2 minutes if that, if you are NOT not have never been sexually active let your doctor know, they have some TINY, TINY, Itsie bitsie speculums that are about the size of a thumb and are inserted, if you use tampons thats about the size, they usually talk to you about something while they do this, if you relax its not that bad sometimes you don't even feel it. The sample is taken in a few seconds and the pap smear is done literally seconds!! The instrument is removed and the pelvic is done. One to two fingers is inserted vaginally, they feel the ovaries, left then right, then feel the uterus to make sure there are no enlargements of anything this takes seconds as well. THEN ITS DONE! all in all takes less or about 5 minutes. When has a dentist been this little bit of time??
Really it seems more embearassing but if you relax and maybe make an appointment with a female at first you will feel more comfortable. It is not as bad as you think. You'd hate to be one of those patients I see that says, I wish I would of come in sooner and we could of prevented this. I see this alot. Whether it be, some kind of preventable cancer. Preventions is the best way to treat cancer you know!
Hope this helps
2006-12-18 16:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by egomezz007 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 22:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go, honey. It really is important. Our systems are somewhat sensitive, and there are certain things we need to have checked regularly just to make sure there are no problems. I've been going since I was 16 (I'm 38 now) and it's just not a big deal.
Find a nice female doctor who is gentle and understanding. Most are, so this should not be difficult. Once you go the first time and realize it's not bad, you'll feel much better all the way around. If you need a referral, ask your mom or friends. If they can't help you, you can search online or look in your local phone book.
When you go, let the doctor know you're new to the process and that you are nervous. They should be able to calm you down and explain what goes on so that you aren't afraid.
Take care and best of luck!
2006-12-18 16:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
As women it is very important that we take care of ourselves.. Especially from a gynecological perspective! There is so much that goes on in the female body and as you get older things change. Please do not be afraid of the OB/GYN.. By not getting the yearly PAP SMEAR or PAP Test can be detrimental to your help. Cervical cancer (HPV) is on the rise and for you best health you need to get checked. At 22 you are perhaps way pass due and the exam is not bad @ all. Once you go, I guarantee.. it will become a yearly thing for you! You need to go and soon!
2006-12-18 16:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by KeraniBai 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry i was 23 years old when i went to my first GYNE appointment. and that was only because i was taking human sexuality and i learned that I'm supposed to be doing it. i picked up my insurance book and made about 50 calls i decided that i would be more comfortable with a woman but i later found out that sometimes, men GYNs are more gentle and understanding. The relationship between you and your GYN is a very intimate one. you should be able to discuss almost anything with him/her this person will see places in you that you have never seen and it is scary at first, you might never completely get over it, but you become more comfortable with that person as the relationship progresses. But please try to get to one soon you
need to for your own good.
Good luck! You can do it!!
2006-12-18 16:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by Miss_P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sweet Bumblebee.....I'm not a woman but have been around them all my life. First off, don't let it worry you. The GYN doctor sees more women's bottom in one day then you will see in your lifetime. They all look the same to him/her and they think nothing about it. He/she is there to provide a service and that is to make sure everything is ok on the lower end. There will be a nurse with you and him/her and it will be ok. IF you perfer a woman GYN doctor, then go to a female. It won't make any difference......they both are there to HELP you, not hurt or "compare" anything.
I hate like hell to get a prostate index check....but it is a NECESSARY exaim.
You must have some type of concern or else you probably still wouldn't go. So, relax and let the "office" do what they have gone to school for years for. They are there to help you only, and make money. Good luck. Pops
2006-12-18 16:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by Pops 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Im almost 24 and have been through it SEVERAL times,I have three children ,and seeing a GYN was a must!
You are supposed to get scanned even if you ARE a virgin!
You need to find out if you might have any pre- cancerous cells that could develope into cancer,and to check for ovarian cist,and breast examininations ...
You can even get YEAST infections all on your own even if you are a virgin!
Just go get checked out!
You have nothing to loose.
It's imbarrassing but what I and alot of women out there do is simply close your eyes!
It only takes about 2 minnutes!
And your done!
Hope I could be of some help to you!
2006-12-18 16:07:21 · answer #9 · answered by ~*meli$sa*~ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even if you are not currently sexually active, it's very important to have these exams. If there is a problem, you are just making it worse by prolonging an examination. Since you are young, you only have to get an exam every 3 to 5 years. It's really nothing. No woman likes this, but it's out of your respect for your body.
2006-12-18 16:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by zimmiesgrl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋