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Re: STD: Scared of Infection
From: Anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:51:47 -0600 (CST)
What tests would I need? I would rather not be tested again unless
necessary as like I mentioned, I have severe health anxiety. What could
I contract this way?
At Wed, 25 Feb 2009, JoAnn NP wrote:
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>At Wed, 25 Feb 2009, Anon wrote:
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>>I am freaking out. I have health anxiety and had my pap smear
>>yesterday. The doctor threw something in the trash can and it was full
>>so he used his gloved hand to push the rubbish down. Then he did the
>>smear, and after, he did the pelvic, using his gloved finger from the
>>hand that he touched the rubbish with. Now I'm sure I caught something
>>from that, like an STD or infection, especially since after the smear
>>scraping, I was probably sore and therefore susceptible. Help, please!
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>The ideal thing would be to have your provider stop ,wash their hands
>,change gloves and continue.In your case ,that did not happen . The pap
>smear and pelvic exam are not sterile exams.Most STD's and infections
>require direct body fluid contact.However ,if this happened to me I
>would react as you did.You could write a letter to your provider ,or if
>it is a big practice the office manager, expressing your feelings or
>talk to them directly.If you wish, you could ask to be tested if this
>would make you feel better.
>Jo Ann NP
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>Jo Ann NP
>Scottsdale, Arizona
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