Re: First Time Visit to the Gyne
From: Garry Siegel, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 17:49:03 -0600 (CST)
jGreat reply.
Good luck with the exam.
Garry
At Fri, 15 Feb 2002, Joy wrote:
>
>I had my first trip to the gyne when I was 18 and was very nervous, but
>I had a great doctor which eased my nervousness. Due to various moves I
>have had I have had 4 different doctors, and I must say the experience
>is all in the doctor. The ones I had usually have a consultation with
>you at first in a very comfortable office--their office and they allow
>you to ask questions and express concerns and get to know you in a
>personal way. After that you may go to the examination room and usually
>be given either a big sheet or two separate items that keep you
>completely covered. Unfortunately you have to get completely nude.
>That, I think is the most uncomfortable situation. They check
>everything with the sheet covering up as much as possible. If you are a
>virgin, the actual exam may hurt just a bit, but only a bit. Just be as
>relaxed as possible. The exam is actually pretty quick and not a long
>drawn out process. Hope this helps. You do need to get it done. I
>know several women who have been diagnosed with abnormal paps in their
>early 20's and have to be monitored.
>Joy
>
>At Fri, 15 Feb 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>Hi! For starters, I'm 25 year old virgin. From my understanding, one
>>should see the gyne on a yearly basis since the age of 18--regardless of
>>any sexual experience. I have never had an appointment with a gyne.
>>Everytime that I wanted to make an appointment I've "chickened out".
>>Needless to say, I am afraid of actually making it through one of these
>>exams. Perhaps all that I need is to have some information as to what
>>happens on these exams. What should I expect? What's going to happen?
>>Is there anything that I should do before-hand? Perhaps having this
>>information before the actual exam will help ease my mind. I would
>>appreciate any help that you can give me. Thank you.
--
Garry E. Siegel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Roswell, GA
Private Practice
Garry Siegel
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Thanks
Garry Siegel
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