WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: 1st GYN visit

Re: 1st GYN visit

From: Dawn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 2 May 2001 09:40:43 -0500 (CDT)

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I wouldn't worry about it, I am sure it happens more than most people would think. I absolutely dread going to the gyn. every time, and I have been going for about 8 years or so. Its one of the most uncomfortable situations you can possibly be in and over time, you'll get a little more used to it. Just keep in mind that it doesn't hurt, and your Dr. has done this a million times. I think that next time I go to the gyn I will be a lot less nervous....I had a miscarriage last month and had to go to the hospital twice while I was bleeding very heavily. I had to be examined by men both times, which makes me so uncomfortable, I have no idea why. But, next time I have a regular old gyn appointment with my female Dr, I think I will be much more relaxed. Don't worry, it will get better. Try again. The good thing is, you are a virgin and its not going to be a big deal if you wait a little while. Good luck.

At Tue, 1 May 2001, Jen wrote: >
>I went to the GYN today for my first time. I'm 18 and a virgin. I knew
>what to expect, I had done some research, but I was very nervous. I
>ended up not being able to let them go further than putting in the
>speculum. What I am wondering is, is that normal for me to be so
>scared? I tried, I really did. They were really nice about it and said
>I can come back another time to do it again when I feel better about it.
>They told me everything that they would do, but I was just way too
>nervous and tense.
>Any advice or stories or anything would help me out a lot. I feel like
>such a wuss! ;-)
>
>Thanks!

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