WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2008: Re: GENERAL: painful exam

Re: GENERAL: painful exam

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:54:11 -0600 (CST)

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Anon

Anything is possible. I have been practicing almost 25 years and have never had to resort to this, except in a pediatric patient in an emergency room setting. But, as I said, anything is possible when it comes to comfort in patient care...Dr. von Almen

At Sat, 12 Jan 2008, anonymous wrote: >
>Another message posted on the young women's forum addresses my problem.
>A woman posted that she was so nervous about having a gyn exam, that she
>was offered a sedative to help her calm down. Is this something that
>doctor's frequently offer? Because I have the same problem. I get so
>nervous, and I cannot calm down no matter how hard I try. And although
>I'm not so young (31), and I have had a lot of experience with gyn
>exams, it hurts quite badly every time I have one. Is it reasonable to
>ask for some kind of sedative? Nothing too strong, but something to help
>me relax?

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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