WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: 33 yo VIrgin and First Gyn Exam

Re: 33 yo VIrgin and First Gyn Exam

From: Markay (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 5 Jul 2000 12:51:31 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 4 Jul 2000, Alexa wrote: >
>Hello ~
>
>I have searched the archives and visited the Gyn101 site, both of which
>have been very helpful and reassuring - as reassuring as possible. I am
>probably the oldest living American virgin whose name is not preceded by
>'Sister'. I am 33, yes, a virgin, and I have never been able to fully
>insert a tampon, though I've tried. I know I'm long overdue for a gyn
>exam. I am certain the exam, especially the speculum part, will be
>painful for me, considering nothing has ever been 'there'.
>
>Is there something I can do to prepare for this, maybe make it a bit
>easier? Maybe something to 'stretch' things a little?
>
>Also, and this is equally embarrassing, I read at Gyn101 that my doctor
>will probably do a rectal exam - yikes. Should I use an enema or
>suppository to clean out before the examination?
>
>Thank you.

I can't answer some of your questions, but I can assure you that you aren't the oldest virgin in the world outside of a convent. I'm 36 and still a virgin myself - happily until I'm married - that's not a bad thing! I also shared some of your fears before I went to the gynecologist the first time a few years ago. Its still near the top of my most dreaded activities, but I've managed to live through a few pelvic exams and I'm sure you will to! I've suffered some because I've been unwilling to go to the doctor to take care of a bleeding problem, and after reading a bit here I'm about over that. I'd rather feel good, than worry about being embarassed!

For what its worth, in my limited visits to the gynecologist I've never had a rectal exam. Maybe you'll be as fortunate.

--
Markay

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