i havent had a drs appt on over 6 yrs. i have my first actual dr appt as an adult (im 23 and this is my first time since i was 17)next week and im really scared and nervous. what all will the dr be doing? i shouldnt expect any "neather regions" examining should i?
2007-02-07 10:51:22 · 4 answers · asked by Tiffany 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Well is it for a physical? In general I would expect a complete physical. The "nurse" will take your blood pressure, perhaps take your temperature, and weigh you etc. They'll also question you about if you have any problems or complaints etc. A good Dr. will take a complete medical history which means they'll ask about the health of your parents and siblings if anybody has died young or of diseases that are sometime inherited etc. I would think that the Dr. would want to do a pap smear on you since you are 23. That does involve the "nether" regions as you put it but you usually need an extra long appointment for that so they might schedule it for a week later etc. The nurse will be in the room for the exam so you don't have to be scared. Make sure you tell them you're nervous etc. because it'll make them take it slower and explain everything completely. This is very important even if you're a virgin because they need to test for cervical cancer and make sure you don't have any irregularities that might prevent a healthy pregnancy if the future. A doctors appointment can be scary and they know that. Make sure they know it's been a long time since you've been in and if they're insensitive to you (I can't imagine why they would be) leave and pick a new Dr.!
2007-02-07 11:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seeing as you have not seen a doctor in such a long time, any good doctor should do an appropriate health assessment on you. This assessment should be on everything, this includes your sexual health....which may involve a pap smear.
However you only have to have a pap smear, or anything involving the doctor looking at your 'neather regions' if you so wish. HOWEVER, i highly recommend that you let the doctor do a pap smear....cervical cancer or other genital conditions are more common than you think...and for only slight discomfort with a professional, you can ensure that you are healthy.
They might check things like your blood pressure, check your heart etc. It really depends on the doctor and what you would like checked out! Usually doctors will check out any areas of concern that you may have, whether that be physically or emotionally. And seeing as you are only 23, there really isnt any step-by-step protocol that doctors need to assess.
But I recommend that you discuss any concerns you have about your health, discuss any medical conditions that you have in your family (these could be genetic, and mean that you are at higher risk of these conditions), get a sexual health check (including pap smear).
2007-02-07 19:05:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor will probably ask you questions, if you have been having any problems, family history of diseases. A blood draw might be done because they like to see how your body is working, as well as have a baseline normal to go on for next time.
You shouldn't expect any gyno tests, but it would be a good idea to get one done, even if you are nor having sex, or only having sex with one person. Your Dr. might ask you if you would like that sort of exam, but the decision is yours. He can only do what you agree to.
2007-02-07 19:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by kittyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He or she will get your medical history, do a minimal exam (listen to your heart, etc.) and refer you to a gynecologist for the nether-regions if that's what you'd prefer. Don't worry.
2007-02-07 18:59:44 · answer #4 · answered by artemisaodc1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋