|
I am 17 and going to the gynecologist for the first time within the next couple weeks. I'm not sexually, just going to get on the pill for my period. I was wondering what to expect and all the procedures that they do while im there. And which should I pick - a male or female doctor? Any other tips? Thanks.
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Sexual Health and Reproduction category?
Maybe give some free advice about: General Sex Questions?
What you should expect is loads of questions about your sex life, but you shouldn't be too embarrassed since you are not sexually active yet, there are lots of questions the first visit. Your gynecologist may or may not want to do a pap smear, they are not painful just a bit uncomfortable. As for the sex of your doctor it really depends on which you are more comfortable with, I have a female doctor at the moment, but will probably be transferring to a male doctor when I become pregnant, simply because I do not want to have my baby at the hospital where my doctor works and the male doctor that I am transferring to is a great doctor(he is my mother's gyno.) The best thing to do is talk to the women in your family or friends about who they have been to, who they prefer, etc. You can even go with one of them to met the doctor and see how you feel about them, this is what I did before I chose.
Do NOT be afraid to voice any concerns or thoughts that you have to your gynecologist, if you are uncomfortable with something he/she is doing then let them know.
Hope I Helped :)
]
Well,since you're already nervous about it,which is totally normal,it's probably best to try and get a female doctor.If that's not possible,you have EVERY right to ask that a female nurse be present during your exam.A lot of doctors offices now have flyers on the walls that state that you can do that.
As for the exam,if it's just a routine exam,like a pap test and basic checkup,which it should be since you're just getting put on the pill to help regulate your period,the doc will probably start out by just asking you questions about your medical history(like any medicines you're on,etc.),if you're sexually active,the date of your last period,how regular your periods are,stuff like that.Typically the nurse gets your height and weight,checks your blood pressure,usually has you give a urine sample,and just asks you again what you're there for.They'll give you the good old paper gown and ask you to take off your clothes(yes even your bra and undies),put on the gown and wait for the doc.
Once the doc is in there,they use an instrument,sometimes called a speculum.It sounds hilarious but it truly does look like a little duck bill,haha!! ;) They scoot you down on the table,insert the object,which may feel a little tight and uncomfortable,but trust me,it's real quick,plus they cover you with a gown or cloth so you don't see anything going on down there.They look in there real quick to make sure everything is normal,and then they may do a breast exam.For that,you basically just lay back,and the doctor will feel around your breasts to check for any lumps or abnormalities.After that,you're pretty much set to go!It's kinda scary at first since you don't know what to expect,but that's really all it is.It's quick and painless,no biggie!You'll do just fine!!If you wanna know anything elsemaybe something more particular,feel free to ask me!Hope I helped to put your mind at ease a little! :)
]
i find it easier to talk to a female doctor. They just ask you a couple of questions and talk to your parents about it. They ask how bad the pain is and how heavy your periods are. Its ok it was a little embarrasing but it was fine after a while.
]
I know just how you feel. I was nervous each year when it was time for my exam. Want to know when I got over it.....? When I became pregnant and had a baby. (planned for) And I had to go each month, plus the delivery and everything.....I soon got over being nervous. I have had both male and female gynecolgist, and I think a female is easier. But both of my babies were delivered by male doctors. You just have to keep telling yourself that they see so many each day, one more won't make a differnce. It helps a little. My first doctor was a male, because he was the only one who would give birth controll pills to young teenage girls, over 16. One girl in school found him and we all went to him. This was over 30 years ago. It is good that you are taking this step. It is something all women should do for their health, and it had prevented a lot of disease and cancer, because the OB/GYN finds it sooner that you would on your own.
If you have never been sexually active, I don't know if she will do an internal exam, but if she does here is what will happen. You will sit in a chair/or lie on a table, your feet go into these sort of upside down stirrups. Your heels actually will rest in them. Then the table raises up, and the doctor sits in front of you and looks at you and inserts a speculum. You will have a towel drapped over you, You won't see anything. If he/she is kind and gentle they will warm the speculum befor he/she inserts it for your comfort. Then she will also exam you with her fingers to be sure that all is OK in there. She may do a pap smear, but you may to young to be screened for cervical cancer. The doctor should speak to you gently and kindly and realize that you are nervous, and try to put you at ease. There should be a nurse in the room also. he/she may also examin your breasts for lumps and show you how to do it at home.
Doctors know that young girls are sexually active at a young age today, and they they don't have enough information about sex or get all their information from their friends. Doctors are glad when young girls come in so that they can talk to them and tell them the truth so that they will be informed, not misinformed. If I were you, I would ask her as many questions as you can that you might be curious about so that you have the REAL information about sex, and pregancy and STD's and AIDS.
I hope this helps, and good luck. You are doing the right thing.
Michele
]
I would pick a female doctor. I think I would feel more comfortable with a female doctor. Sorry to say, I have never been to a gynecologist before. But good luck and hope everything goes well!!
Sorry this was so short <3333
]
More Questions: |