Are my legs gonna be held open for my Pelvic Exam ?
If i get scared,can i close my legs ?
I'm scared the nurses will hold my legs apart.
I'M 16
2007-06-06 07:58:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
yep they will and its going to hurt
2007-06-06 08:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand you are scared. I was terrified at my first exam. I would call the Dr. the day before your exam and let him/her know you are a little scared. I did this with my doctor and he was nice enough to write me a prescription for some Valium. This will really relax you and make things not as scary. It really helped me...and I am a HUGE chicken! :) They will not hold your legs apart, and if you are too scared to proceed, they will stop. No one will force you to go through this procedure. Hang in there sweetie....sometimes it sucks being a woman, huh?
2007-06-06 11:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by high_maintnance_hottie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR EXAM YOU WILL BE LYING ON A TABLE WITH A PLACE AT THE END ON EACH SIDE TO PUT YOUR FEET UP IN. THESE ARE CALLED STIRRUPS. WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FEET IN THESE THEY WILL BE UP IN THE AIR AND YOUR LEGS WILL BE SPREAD SOME BUT WHEN THE DR. DOES YOUR EXAM HE WILL TELL YOU TO RELAX AND LET YOUR LEGS OPEN A LITTLE BIT MORE. NO ONE WILL HOLD YOUR LEGS APART. IF IT HURTS ANY AT ALL WHICH IT SHOULD OT JUST LET YOUR DR. KNOW THAT IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE. IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE OR TWO. NOT VERY LONG AT ALL.
2007-06-06 08:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by Arleen S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to open your legs so that the exam can be done. They won't force them apart, but there is no other way to perform the exam. Relaxing and just letting go will make it faster, easier and probably spare you any discomfort.
2007-06-06 08:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will ask you to put your legs in the stirrups which basically holds your legs apart. The nurse will not hold them. You will be able to close your knees but that's about it. But don't be scared, it's okay.
And no sweetie, it's not going to hurt. It's just a little embarrasing.
2007-06-06 08:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by DEB 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whew another girl thing, not to be mean but i think im glad i dont have too. lol. hey i did somthin worse so im one to talk
2007-06-06 08:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by hEAt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they will be open wide
2007-06-06 08:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by miracle_sincere 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋