YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for December, 2002: Re: Afraid of pelvic/sedation

Re: Afraid of pelvic/sedation

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 19:06:01 -0600 (CST)

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Sarah-- thank you for such a quick response. I've read many times that knowledge about the exam will help the freak-out factor, but so far nothing has been able to calm me. I would say that my main fear is just the all around sensation of someone touching me down there. I know that isn't specific at all, but I just really can't imagine the horrid feeling of being examined. Not to mention the pain that comes along with it. A lot of people just say that it's "uncomfortable," but I have a hard time seeing past the fact that that stuff has to hurt like the dickens. I really trying to not be a baby about this, but I don't know if I'll be able to go through with it. Thanks again for you help.

At Wed, 4 Dec 2002, Sarah wrote: >
>Pelvic exams are just a fact of life for women. They aren't so bad,
>once you get over the initial squeamishness.
>
>Knowing what to expect is a big help. You can read about that here on
>this site.
>
>Do you have any specific fears?
>
>A nurse or other medical assistant will be present in the room. Plus,
>you can bring a sympathetic friend or relative to stay in the room to
>give you moral support, and keep you from fearing abuse.
>
>A mild sedative will not make you fall asleep or unable to react, it
>will just make you calmer. But if I were you, I'd just try to learn
>about the process as much as possible.
>
>At Wed, 4 Dec 2002, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>I'm 17, and my doctor wants to do a pelvic exam for abdominal pain. When
>>I last went, and I thought that I had to get an exam, they recorded my
>>pulse at 132. I was pretty much panicked. She said that because I'm so
>>nervous, they can give me a mild sedative to complete the exam. I'm too
>>afraid to, because my cousin was once assaulted while at the
>>gynecologists. I think it's no-win either way, so what should I do?

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