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Re: Afraid of pelvic/sedation
From: Jenn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:27:29 -0800
I totally get what you're saying. I'm 28 and I've probably had at least 15
pelvics in my life and I still get freaked out. My heart rate usually goes
up to 140 and I just dread going. What's helped me is going to a woman
doctor and also remembering that being a woman, my doctor has to go through
the same thing! Think of it this way: even J. Lo has to get them, Laura Bush
gets them, and the Queen of England has had them! LOL! Kinda funny if you
think about it. I don't know why thinking about that helps me, but it just
does. As far as pain, I've never had any. I had my first when I was 13
(still a virgin) and even through the doctor was known for her rough exams I
didn't have any problems AND I'm a huge baby when it comes to pain. The most
important thing to do is try and relax as much as possible. Easier said than
done, but at least try. If you're having pains, just go get it done. You'll
feel so much better to get it over with.
HTH
--Jenn
>----- Original Message -----
From: "anonymous" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list YOUNG-WOMEN"
<young-women@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: Afraid of pelvic/sedation
> 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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