The nurse asked me this when I had my first or second one done, I can't remember which. I was so shocked at the question I just said no. Now I regret not asking her why because it keeps playing on my mind. Did she see something? Help!
2007-02-10 22:28:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
They usually ask this question to get an accurate sexual and physical history of a patient. It's a standard question that gets asked of every patient going into an OB/GYN appointment, no matter what procedure you're having done. Sometimes the question is asked on a questionaire when you first sign in, but most of the time, it's asked by the nurse who takes your vitals before your exam.
Asking whether or not you've had children gives them a better idea of what to expect of your physiology, as childbirth generally causes some changes in your reproductive area. And furthermore, if this was indeed for a first or second pap smear, finding out whether or not you've had children helps them to gauge what size speculum to use in order to preserve your comfort.
Don't fret. If you're genuinely worried about this, call your doctor and find out. It's your health, after all. But generally, they will contact you if something abnormal or out-of-the-ordinary is seen or found.
2007-02-10 22:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by Beverly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. This is procedure to make sure they know all information about you. They will always ask when you last period was and have you had a child. Are you feeling and discomfort and stuff like that. This is because they want to make sure they are not surprise. Meaning when a female has a baby or an abortion they will have scar tissue and they will see that when they go in there. If you were pregnant they would tell you the you are pregnant. They will never beat around the bush. Hope this helped!
2007-02-10 23:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by fxysxysrkly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there Asker.
I guess that the question reveals important information about your sexual history. I am sure that they will get back to you if they spot anything unusual. JUST REMEMBER TO ASK your own questins next time if you are in doubt of the relevance that they have. If it's playing on your mind so much then go back to them or ask your GP.
2007-02-10 22:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scars, wideness, all stretched out wateva was the reason for her to be rude and ask you something like that, she needed to be punched in a face with a one of your foot that you was closer to her face. I wouldnt stress it too much, but what i would really recommend which i think was the main reason she was tryin to put you down by askin a question like that is to practice Kegel. Its a good execise and it will fix your problem mentally and physically whether it even needs to be fixed physically.
2007-02-11 00:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by BK thang 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes after a woman gives birth, she has irregular cells on her cervix, generally they are no big deal.
If there was some irregular cells on your cervix and they needed to be examined again they would call you back for another sample.
If what she said concerns you, give her a call and ask her what she found.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-10 22:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure why, but they always ask that. they ask how many pregnancies, births, miscarriages and abortions. it's very standard. i'm sure nothing was unusual when she was examining you or she would have said something.
2007-02-10 23:23:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no there is nothing to worry about. She probably just needed the information for her notes, so don't panic
2007-02-10 22:33:14 · answer #7 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of scars and other changes..
2007-02-10 22:32:51 · answer #8 · answered by ★Greed★ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋