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Re: First Pelvic ExamFrom: LittleBear (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:08:05 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 11 Feb 2001, FC wrote: FC,I will try to answer all your questions. BTW, I have a definite slant towards the emergency department, so yours may be slightly different. At Sun, 11 Feb 2001, FC wrote: > >I am 18 and about to go have my first exam done so I can be put on birth control. >What should I expect of the exam? A complete physical, on Fast-Track, I would have you put on an exam gown and since they are so short, also let you have a sheet for your lower body [modesty and to keep warm]. If I knew that this was your first exam, I would inquire if you would like a friend or relative with you and also let you keep your panties on for as long as I could.
>What kind of questions will I be asked and what does the doctor talk to you about? Your medical history, your family's medical history, age of first period, timing, length and regularity of your periods. Some go deeper and others not so deep into history.
>What is the breast exam for? To examine your breasts for occult conditions and to teach you how to do monthly self-exams. The only person who knows your breasts better than you is your lover. I know soemthing called stirrups are involved but what are they? Stirrups are also called heel, foot or knee rests or supports. The type used depends on the location and personal preference of whomever purchased the equipment. Suggestion, carry a pair of thick gym socks with you to the exam, as some places do not have covers on theirs. 2nd suggestion, if it is the type where the heels are supported, instead place the ball of your foot where the heel normally goes. This is more comfortable when you are asked to let your knees fall apart since the side of the stirrups are not cutting into the side of your heel.
>I am a virgin, so is the exam going to hurt? I would definitely expect it to be uncomfortable. The more you can relax, the less discomfort felt. One method that I and quite of my friends use is to ignore everything occurring below the waist during the exam and practicing our mind over matter and breathing exercises.
>How long does it take? First visit in Fast-Track, an hour and a half start to finish (this was why I was doing them since only a code would stop me and I could take the time the ER doctor, the PAs and the NPs did not have time to take). Kit exam two hours or more. A routine exam 12 to 18 minutes. In an office environment, you should expect to be sixty to ninety minutes from the time you are called back until you are walking out the door. Ten to twenty minutes for a history, five minutes to provide a urine sample (EMPTY your bladder!!!), ten minutes to change, ten minutes for a head-to-toe physical, five minutes for a breast exam, external one minute, pap smear two minutes, internal visual two minutes, bimanual four to five minutes, RV exam two to four minutes, ten to fifteen minutes to change back and five to thirty minutes to clear the front desk.
>Do you have to be completely undressed? Yes, but you should never be completely nude. Only the area being examined should be exposed. At no point should you feel pain, discomfort yes, pain no. Also read the information at http://www.gyn101.com Bear
-- I am in my second career after ending my medical career and I no longer in any professional capacity medically. This is for general information and DOES NOT replace your health professional's judgement in your health.
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