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Re: Is a first gyn exam painful for a virgin?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 23:18:13 -0600 (CST)

Lynn

Be sure to tell this to nurse. She will inform doc to be extra gentle, and doc may not be able to get speculum in, and may just use q-tip to evaluate vagina.

At Sun, 10 Nov 2002, Lynn wrote: >
>I have never had intercourse nor have I been to a gynocologist. Does
>the exam hurt if you are a virgin? My hymen is very much intact. I have
>tried to use tampons but am unable to penetrate successfully.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


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