First time visit to the Gynecologist and I'm really Scared. Help and advice !
Question: First time visit to the Gynecologist and I'm really Scared!. Help and advice Please!?
I am 20 years old and I am making my first gyno visit!. The only gyno's in my area are male so I don't have an option to see a woman dr!. I sort of know what to expect but that doesn't make me any less nervous!. How does everyone here deal with going, especially for the first time!? How bad does it hurt!?
Also, the only time I can get in for 3 months is only a week after my period, I will be done by then unless I'm late, which doesn't happen that often!. Is that too soon to go!? or should it be okay!? (sorry for tmi)
One more thing!. Sometimes I get these really weird feelings of extreme anger!. It's not around the time of my period, and can last anywhere from an hour to a couple days!. I don't know how to describe it but I start feeling anxious, angry, and caged up or confined!. I want to scream and yell and hurt myself and throw things and break things! I don't know why I sometimes feel like this!. I was going to talk the dr about it!. Has anyone else dealt with something like that!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Also, the only time I can get in for 3 months is only a week after my period, I will be done by then unless I'm late, which doesn't happen that often!. Is that too soon to go!? or should it be okay!? (sorry for tmi)
One more thing!. Sometimes I get these really weird feelings of extreme anger!. It's not around the time of my period, and can last anywhere from an hour to a couple days!. I don't know how to describe it but I start feeling anxious, angry, and caged up or confined!. I want to scream and yell and hurt myself and throw things and break things! I don't know why I sometimes feel like this!. I was going to talk the dr about it!. Has anyone else dealt with something like that!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Your first gynecological visit is not going to hurt at all! Certain things, such as him putting the speculum in or taking any cultures, may feel different and slightly uncomfortable, but nothing will hurt!
As far as your period goes, I wouldn't worry about it!. Gynecologists usually do prefer to see you when you don't have your period, but they CAN examine you while you have it!!
The anger sounds like a separate issue to me!. I think it's probably a good idea to talk to your doctor about it, though, because even if it has nothing to do with your gynecological issues, your gyno can still listen and probably refer you to a different type of doctor who can help you with this!Www@Answer-Health@Com
As far as your period goes, I wouldn't worry about it!. Gynecologists usually do prefer to see you when you don't have your period, but they CAN examine you while you have it!!
The anger sounds like a separate issue to me!. I think it's probably a good idea to talk to your doctor about it, though, because even if it has nothing to do with your gynecological issues, your gyno can still listen and probably refer you to a different type of doctor who can help you with this!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Just remember that, that doctor has seen thousands of crotches and that is all he is going to do for you, I was scared at my first visit at 16 when I found out I was pregnant I was terrified but once I got in there and got it over with it wasn't so bad, plus look at the bright side he will figure out what is wrong with you!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Let your doctor know of your concerns!. The doctors and nurses deal with this everyday!. They are there to help you and most are compassionate people!. We all have been there and done that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
So your period may be going on still during the exam!. Just ask your doctor's nurse if that's ok!. Ask if the visit will be more difficult for you since you may be feeling bloated or crampy!. If you have any concerns, reschedule!. Ask about his cancellation list!.
As for your first visit, with any doctor, male or female, you will be nervous!. Just let him know it's your first visit and he'll try to make you feel comfortable!.
As to your extreme anger, that is something you should tell your doctor about!. Maybe you should try journalling when it happens and what you think causes it!. It's probably normal, but if it's not because of frequency, intensity or duration, you may need to check into another doctor who deals with moods!.
Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
As for your first visit, with any doctor, male or female, you will be nervous!. Just let him know it's your first visit and he'll try to make you feel comfortable!.
As to your extreme anger, that is something you should tell your doctor about!. Maybe you should try journalling when it happens and what you think causes it!. It's probably normal, but if it's not because of frequency, intensity or duration, you may need to check into another doctor who deals with moods!.
Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
if you are not a virgin, it wont hurt when they check inside of you!. They use enough lube anyway and are gentle!. And honestly I prefer a guy over a girl, there's just something weird about getting fingered by a girl over a guy!.
Either way, these doctors are very professional, and are not even phased by anything because they see it all the time!.
I got my period the second I started getting my pap smear, and the doctor just simple showed me the cotten swab with blood on it, and politely said " Im sorry but it will be hard to test anything if you are bleeding"!. And that was it!.
DONT EVEN WORRY! there are so many girls in there awaiting to be told they have AIDS, or Herpes, or are Pregnant!. Everyone is feeling the same way, but you will be fine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Either way, these doctors are very professional, and are not even phased by anything because they see it all the time!.
I got my period the second I started getting my pap smear, and the doctor just simple showed me the cotten swab with blood on it, and politely said " Im sorry but it will be hard to test anything if you are bleeding"!. And that was it!.
DONT EVEN WORRY! there are so many girls in there awaiting to be told they have AIDS, or Herpes, or are Pregnant!. Everyone is feeling the same way, but you will be fine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It's really not as bad as it seems!. It's fairly quick and they do this all the time!. I heard males are better because they don't know what is painful so they are more gentle while females know since they have the same body so they are less gentle!.
If it a week after your period then it is fine as long as you aren't on it when you go!.
The feelings are probably just PMS, you can have symptoms weeks before your period, but you can mention it to your doctor as well as any other issues!.
I was nervous when i first went but it's very important to relax so you don't tense up!. You will be covered with a gown/paper the entire time too!. Also if you can easily insert tampons or your hymen is not in tact anymore than it will not be painful!. For me my hymen was not broken and i am small so it was very painful! but if it does hurt he will use local anesthesia!. Not with a needle, but applied like a cream and it will make you numb to pain!. Then you will be sore and bleed later so i suggest you bring a pad just in case or they will give you one!. I was really nervous when i went and in pain but it's worth it in the end because i know i am healthy and my periods are actually less painful now since she stretched the opening a little!.
Good luck and it will be fine!Www@Answer-Health@Com
If it a week after your period then it is fine as long as you aren't on it when you go!.
The feelings are probably just PMS, you can have symptoms weeks before your period, but you can mention it to your doctor as well as any other issues!.
I was nervous when i first went but it's very important to relax so you don't tense up!. You will be covered with a gown/paper the entire time too!. Also if you can easily insert tampons or your hymen is not in tact anymore than it will not be painful!. For me my hymen was not broken and i am small so it was very painful! but if it does hurt he will use local anesthesia!. Not with a needle, but applied like a cream and it will make you numb to pain!. Then you will be sore and bleed later so i suggest you bring a pad just in case or they will give you one!. I was really nervous when i went and in pain but it's worth it in the end because i know i am healthy and my periods are actually less painful now since she stretched the opening a little!.
Good luck and it will be fine!Www@Answer-Health@Com