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Re: nervous
From: Erin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 8 Feb 2003 11:19:54 -0600 (CST)
If anything, think of it this way: With no hair down there, the gyn will
be able to see things better! :) No worries, it'll be ok!
At Fri, 7 Feb 2003, Nila wrote:
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>Hey!
>
>We are in the same boat! I am 18 and next week is my first OBGYN
>appointment. I too shave and was a little emabarrassed at what they
>might think but then I calmed down and thought about it for a while.
>First of all they are trained professionals, and I think even if for
>some odd reason they thought either of us were weird they wouldn't show
>it. And if you really think about it. Being a doctor in that
>particular department they have probably seen it all millions of times.
>And are thankful that we are in a better situation than some of the
>patients they may see w/ STDs etc. I would think the only objection
>they may have is if there might be some sort of health downside to not
>having pubic hair down there. So that would probably be the worst you
>would here in that dept. It'll be alright and good luck!
>
>--
>Nila NOT AN MD, just an average girl!!
>
>At Fri, 7 Feb 2003, lauralie wrote:
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>>I have my first gyno appt in a few weeks and im already sick to my
>>stomach about it. Is there anything I can do to prepare? And.....I am a
>>swimmer and consequently keeps myself completely shaved. Is the doctor
>>goin to think im a nut? Thanks.
>
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