Going to the doctor tomorrow.. really nervous! Help...?!


Question: Going to the doctor tomorrow!.!. really nervous! Help!.!.!.!?
I am going to the doctor tomorrow (with my mom!.) to the!.!. gyno or whatever!? to get on birth control!. its my first time going there to get checked out like !.!. that and im really nervous! What are they going to do!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I remember my first time!. I was 15 and EXTREMELY nervous, but it really wasn't that bad once I got there, met the doctor, and began talking!. I got on the Pill because of irregular periods/double periods (it made me anemic) and because I was having sex!. My mom was there with me also, which helped a lot!. Once you get in the room, they'll ask you to undress completely (you can keep your socks on though) and put a hospital gown on!.

Once my doctor came back, we began chatting about my irregular cycles and my double cycles!. The doctor took notes and wrote down the dates and how long they were!. Then she asked my mom to leave the room so that she could ask me personal questions!. She knew I was sexually active (because I told my previous doctor), so she just asked me how many partners I've been with, if I've used protection, if I've ever been on any birth control before, if I've been interested in using birth control, and when I started having sex!. When she finished questioning me, she brought my mom back in the room (but that was my decision!. You will be able to choose if you want your mom in the room or not)!.

Then she told me to lay on my back, while she gave me a quick breast exam -- which isn't bad at all!. It's just checking for abnormal lumps (breast cancer) and it's painless!. But during the actual pelvic exam, I was really tense and this made it a little painful!. She explained everything that she was doing, while my mom held my hand!. First she used a speculum to see the inside of my vagina -- this was uncomfortable!. While keeping the speculum inside, she took a pap smear of my cervix (it checks for cervical cancer), and that was pretty uncomfortable too!. She slid the speculum out and with two fingers, she felt around my vagina to check if everything felt normal!. Lastly, she felt my lower abdomen to check for any other abnormal growths, or if something just wasn't right!. The whole exam only lasted only about 3 minutes and it does help if you stay relaxed and try to get your mind off of it!. Once you do that, it really isn't that bad and it's over before you know it!. After this, we began chatting about birth control methods and I got the Pill!. That was it! I was fine, and I'm sure you'll be fine too!. :)

Just remember: It's not the end of the world, it only lasts for such a short time, and eventually in your life you'll need to start getting them at least once a year!. Plus, your doctor should go gently if he/she knows it's your first time!. Good luck! Just email me if you have any questions or just need someone to talk to!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

AMEN sister! It takes a strong woman to get your mom involved too!. Glad to see that there are parents in the world that do care still!.!.!. And women getting on birth control!.

Anywho!.!. You will get what is called a pap smear!. Your doctor can do a Pap test during a pelvic exam!. It is a simple and quick test!. While you lie on an exam table, the doctor puts an instrument called a speculum into your vagina, opening it to see the cervix!. She will then use a special stick or brush to take a few cells from inside and around the cervix!. The cells are placed on a glass slide and sent to a lab for examination!. While usually painless, a Pap test is uncomfortable for some women!.

I'm sure you will also be tested for a few STD's!. they do this with a urine test!. It' s for your protection and so you know if you have contracted anything!. They'll also probably do a breast exam and ask you some personal questions!.!. always be honest!.!. If you want, I'm sure they can have your mom leave the room if you aren't comfortable with her being there!.

Once, you get it, as long as everything is okay, you'll just go back yearly for the same thing!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

In most cases you have to go to the gyno to start birth control!. What the doctor will do is ask if you are or have been sexually active (you can opt for your mom to be out of the room at this time!.) Then she'll ask why you want to be on the pill!. To prevent pregnancy now, in the near future, or if it's for other reasons!. To help you have fewer issues with your period, clear your skin, etc!.
They'll do an exam which involves the doctor looking inside It can be scary at first, but if you just relax it will be over before you know it!. There really is nothing to be afraid of!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

I could go into step by step detail, but it's not necessary!. Really!. Everything will be okay, just relax, and don't worry about stuff that doesn't matter such as your legs being shaved and blah blah blah!. (Though I CANNOT stand not having them shaved anytime) This is routine and nothing exciting for the doctor!. It is their job!. They are just checking for disease, for proper development!.!.!.for cysts and so forth!. Make sure you make it known if you want your mom in the room or not!. She doesn't have to be!. Since you are old enough to be on birth control, I'd say you better get used to being an adult and not have her there holding your hand!. The faster you adapt to doing this, the better!. The doctor usually explains what he/she is going to do and why!. I hope you feel better, because really, it's nothing!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Well its not really that bad!.!.!.so stop stressing!.!.They use an instrument that they insert into your vagina to open it up so they can take cells off the walls and your cervix to test!. If they are normal then thats it!.!.If not then you may need a biopsy!. You dont say if you are sexually active!. If so you definately need to be checked!. As far as the birth control pills if your mom is there and in agreement then that is no problem!.!.!.Just relax when they do the pap!. Its not pleasant but it isn't painful!.!.Its just more that you are laying there trying to make conversation with you stuff exposed!.!.!.but you will get used to it and its really really not that bad!.!.!.but sooooo important to get yearly exams!. They will do a breast exam too!.!. Its only once a year so just try to tough it out!.!.!.!.best to you!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

OK, here's the drill!. It's not fun, but it isn't horrible!.

You go in, you put on the paper dress, you get up on the table, you shove your feet in the stirrups and lie down, the doc sticks a device called a speculum (plastic nowadays--they used to be ice cold metal) up in your lady business, and uses the speculum to spread the walls to get a good look at your cervix to see that all is well!. They'll do a pap smear (not a big deal, a twinge, tops) and then they're done with that bit!.

The doc may do a bit of poking around to make sure that all your organs are where they should be, and she may talk to you about breast self-exam!. She'll ask if you have any problems--stinky discharge, any pains, how's your period, that kind of thing!. She will ask if you're sexually active, too!. Don't be shy, be straightforward!. She's heard it all before!.

You'll be in and out in no time!.

Remember this, you're not the first to do this, and you won't be the last!. It isn't a walk in the park, but it's not the end of the world, either!.

Good luck!.

Oh, and if you are prescribed birth control!.!.!.take it!

AND don't forget that birth control doesn't prevent STDs!.!.!.just unwanted pregnancies!. Use a condom to prevent HPV, genital warts, syphilis, gonorrhea and worse!.!.!.!Www@Answer-Health@Com

You'll get a pap smear!. To take the sample, your doctor will put a special instrument called a speculum into your vagina!. It shouldn't be too painful at all & it helps open your vagina so the sample can be taken!. Your doctor will gently clean your cervix with a cotton swab and then collect a sample of cells with a small brush, a tiny spatula or a cotton swab!. This sample is put on a glass slide and sent to a lab to be checked under a microscope!. You'll probably also have to get a breast exam which generally feels like a light massage as the inspect your breasts for any lumps!. Its really not that bad at all!. The worst part for me is having to strip & wear those stupid paper gowns they give you!. Best of luck honey!
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First your Dr!. will make you feel as comfortable as possible!. She or he will ask you if you have any questions!. The exam in painless, a little uncomfortable, but painless!. You will have a speculum inserted!. It allows the Dr!. to collect cells to test for abnormalities!. That is the uncomfortable part!. You'll have a breast exam also!. Just try to relax and remember that this is their job and they do it all day long!. You will have to deal with this every year of your life so try to get used to it!! Www@Answer-Health@Com

The way I look at it, its a very very thorough physical!. It's not bad and nothing to be nervous about, though I do understand where you are coming from!. They are going to do a pelvic exam to make sure there is nothing odd going on there!. Check for diseases or signs of cancer!. It is a bit uncomfortable, and the first time may hurt a bit!. Its not as bad as everyone thinks it is!. In the end you will feel better knowing everything is alright!. Hope this helped!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

shower and make sure you are clean down there
wear socks and do not take them off
the stirrups are cold
relax
every woman 1/2 the population on earth has done this already
they do ask some embarrassing questions be honest and relax
they put a thing that looks like salad tongs in you and stretch you and look inside to make sure you are okay
the have a huge tip and take a fluid sample
the worst thing is the lubricant they use it is really sticky so bring a pantie liner it will leak a little for a few hours after
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first off, it's okay to be nervous- I've been going to an obgyn for 10 years and it's never fun but it's a necessary evil!. It doesn't hurt it's just uncomfortable because your obgyn will be looking inside of you just to make sure everything is okay!. Your Dr!. will ask personal questions but be honest because this will help him/her know where to start!.
Way to go taking the step to protect yourself!Www@Answer-Health@Com

It is normal to be nervous!. It is uncomfortable, but not terrible!. The doctor will or should explain everything as he/ she does it!.

Here is a link to some info and a video on Web MD about the first Gynecologist visit!. I didn't watch it all so I hope it helps you!.

http://www!.webmd!.com/video/first-obgyn-v!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Not sure of your age!. However, if the person is a virgin, I don't do an exam!. If the person has been having sex for 3+ years, it is time for a pap test!. You seem young!. You will probably just go and chat about safe sex and everything!. Then, they may take a urine sample--to test for Std before starting a birth control pill!. I doubt you will have an unpleasant visit!. I wouldn't worry about it!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

No idea!.!.!. I wouldn't have thought you would need to go to a gyno for that!.!.!. I have my first gyno appointment next month but that's because I'm wanting to start a family!. When I went on birth control, I just went to my GP!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Sorry to tell you this, but it kindof hurts!. That is if they are doing a papsmear!. The first time i went i hated my mom cause she just took me and didn't warn me at all what was coming!.!.!. but its defiinitly uncomfortableWww@Answer-Health@Com

Don't be nervous, its always awkward the first time, just remember that your doctor will be a professional and it is her job to keep you healthy!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

it depends you might have a pap smear it is were they put a metal thing up your !?//!.!.!.!. un know and then the check up there!.!.!. it doesn't hurt it just feels like a stretching feeling ish like!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Usually they ask you a few questions and they perscribe you something!. Very rarely do they actually look downstairs!. Calm your nerves kiddo!. Nothing bads gonna happen! Www@Answer-Health@Com

omg!. well!.!.!. ur gonna get a pap(of course) and the rest should be easy after that!. a pap is usually the most (not looking foward to) part!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

They will probably just swab you and maybe take a tissue sample!. It wont be too bad youll just have to go through the uncomfortableness of having your legs spread for a stranger while they play around!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I dont know, but email me when u find out because I wanna know Im going next month :(Www@Answer-Health@Com

going to the doctor in America is bad because America has no free universal health care!. Make sure you have enough money in the bank to pay the medical bills!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

they are going to gouge out your vagina with a surgical knife and make you infertile!. You'll never be able to have babies againWww@Answer-Health@Com

there are no shot they rub a goo subsance it feels goodWww@Answer-Health@Com

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