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Re: first visit/appt w/family doc?
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 13:14:30 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 31 Jul 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>i'm going on my first "exam" in a few days and have a few questions,
>hoping they could be answered as soon as possible. i'm 21 and have
>never had any exam of the sort so i'm extremely nervous. 1)i made the
>appt. with my family physician because i grew up with her as my dr. and
>the secretary told me she performs paps, etc. was this a wise choice or
>should i cancel and go to a ob-gyn? 2)how do i calm down these jitters
>for my appt? i'm a virgin and well, shy about showing all to my doc. if
>you could, please e-mail me back because i don't think i'll be able to
>revisit the site soon. thank you so much!

Most FPs are quite qualified to do routine gyn, and since you know and trust your own, you are way ahead of the game.
http://www.gyn101.com/homefr.htm
Try this website. It is straightforward and helpful.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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