YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for February, 2002: Re: Pelvic and Pap Exams

Re: Pelvic and Pap Exams

From: Claudia Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:22:33 -0600 (CST)

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One of the biggest needs here is a doctor you can trust, and one that will make you feel comfortable. Do you have a family MD, or GYN that you feel comfortasble with? Have you tried bringing your mom, a friend, or your boyfriend wit you. Although a pelvic exam can seem awkward, it should not be painful. If you are having severe pain you need to have it checked out. Did you ask your doctor about some premedication with some Valium or Xanax?

At Wed, 20 Feb 2002, Rachel wrote: >
>Hi. I am 22 years old and have needed to get a pap and pelvic many
>times because my periods are very abnormal and lately I have had pelvic
>pain. I have not been able to cooperate with my gyn because of my
>anxiety about the procedure. I had to go to the ER the other day
>because of the pain and they went to give me a pelvic and I made them
>give me a relaxer to see if that would help and they still could not
>give me an exam. If i have to embarrass myself I dont care, but i am in
>so much pain and yet i cannot go through the pain of getting an exam, i
>know its a painless procedure, but it causes me alot of emotional pain.
>Is there a place I can go where they can put me to sleep and give me the
>exam or knock me out for a few minutes. I really need help and I am in
>pain, and cannot go through with the exam....I just cant do it.
>What should i do.
>
>--
>Rachel
>potatobugz@aol.com
>

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