WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2002: Re: Needing medical treatment but to terrified to seek

Re: Needing medical treatment but to terrified to seek

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 Jul 2002 16:55:25 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Maria,

You don't mention the problem that is sending you to an OBGYN, but whatever it is, I hope they can find a solution.

What is it about the exam that is so terrifying to you? Has there been abuse to you in the past? If so, you might want to try some counseling to get to the root of the problem.

Here is something you could try first. Go see the OBGYN, and just sit and talk with him/her about the problem you are having. Get comfortable just talking with the person (remember, they are people too!). You can then make another appointment with the Dr. for the exam. Take a close friend or family member with you to the exam. Try taking deep, yet slow breaths during the exam to relax.

Good luck to you!

At Sun, 7 Jul 2002, Maria wrote: >
>I am a 22 year old women who has never seen an obgyn. I am absolutly
>terrified of them and I dont know why. At my last visit with my family
>doctor she told me the problems I were having needed to be addressed
>through a pelvic exam and that sent me into a teary frenzy. I agreed to
>let her set up an appointment for an exam simply to get out of there
>because she would not listen to me when I told her that I could not and
>would not go. The fear has become worse than the actual physical
>problem. I cant sleep at night and I break out into a sweat and feel
>naseauted in the middle of the day when It crosses my mind. It is
>causing tension between my female family and friends because its
>supposedly so easy for them and they constently hound me about going. Is
>there something, anything I can do to solve my problem? I am desperate
>and in pain emotionally and physically. Thanks for listening.

--
Robin

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional.
Please consult your with your own MD for advice and treatment.
No private emails, please.

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