2007-01-04 15:20:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Not if you don't get all keyed up about it, and let the doctor and nurse assisting know it's your very first visit. I also recommend taking along somebody you trust, to help keep you calm in the waiting room. Sometimes the doctor will let the other person in the room with you, sometimes they won't- just depends on the doctor. If you are also a virgin, let the doctor know that as well. The speculum used to open the vaginal canal comes in several sizes and there is one very small and slender designed for that reason. The doctor can also spend extra time and effort to help make things as pleasant as he/she can. To make your end easier and more comfortable, I suggest wearing a sweat suit and socks. You will have to strip to the birthday suit, but you can leave your socks on, so you will at least have warm feet and not feel quite as naked. Go to the bathroom right before you go into the exam room, so your bladder is empty. When the time comes for the actual physical exam of the vagina and the doctor inserts the speculum, concentrate on taking deep breaths and relaxing the same muscles you do when you go to the bathroom. If those muscles are all tensed up, it is very uncomfortable and difficult to do the exam, if not almost impossible. After the smear is taken, the doctor will do a "bi-manual" exam, using one hand inside and one hand to press on your lower pelvis to feel the ovaries and size of the uterus. That's why the empty bladder is really important- if the bladder is full, the pressure is really uncomfortable for you and the doctor can't feel the uterus well. Depending on the doctor, they may do a quick anal check- to feel the cervix if they didn't get a good look before and to check for bleeding. That's probably the worst part, but it's usually quick, fortunately. The key is to stay as relaxed as you can, and let everyone involved know so they can walk you through things. Working together, it's not that bad a deal- and nothing to really get too worked up over.
2007-01-04 15:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's neither great nor bad. It's not like it's going to be the greatest experience of your life, but it's certainly not going to be the worst experience of your life. There will be a little discomfort, but your OBGYN will know what he/she is doing, and it will all be overwith sooner than you realized. Good luck with it all.
2007-01-04 15:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by AñaBella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't. Remind yourself he/she is a physician doing their job. There will be a little discomfort)some pressure), even if you are sexually active. It is something I wouldn't describe as a pleasant experience, but it isn't painful either. Eventually it will just be routine. After 25 years of going and two kids I lost all modesty with my OBGYN.
2007-01-04 15:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by sammiejane67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say this, but the answer is YES. It's just as awkward as you've been imagining it to be. However, just remember that everyone else at the office is used to it and they have seen some weird, scary stuff and that might make you feel better. At least it might make you laugh. Anyway, don't worry about it. It'll get better over time.
2007-01-04 15:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really isn't anything at all. It's very quick, but may be a bit uncomfortable. Nothing to really worry about.
2007-01-04 18:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by missy146833 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋