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gyno
so i've already made my first visit to the gyno .. but since i was too scared to do the pelvic exam (hahah) i only did the breast exam. im going back soon to get a vaccine, so i will probably end up doing the pelvic exam then. but what i am more concerned about is when i go to the gyno for an internal exam. is it better to shave before i go? i feel like if i dont then it will be hard to see cuz my hair is pretty thick. and also .. i noticed that if i spread the lips of my vagina apart, my vagina has A LOT of discharge throughout.. i have extrememly good hygene but i just dont know if this is normal? like id feel embarassed if i did the internal exam and i had all slimy discharge in me and the doctor is like looking through .. i mean i guess they see it all the time but does anyone get what im saying? id just feel weird if she saw my discharge & even if i cleaned it before i feel like it would be back again by the time she examines me.. soo basically is it ok to have my vagina like that when i get examined? and also should i shave? thanks!
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A gyno, by the time they are fully qualified and practicing, will have seen more vaginas than you or I can imagine. Shaved, hairy, somewhere in between - it really doesn't matter.
Your gyno is not spending time looking at the hairy bits of you. He or she will do a very quick internal exam, which means taking a swab from your cervix - deep inside your vagina and nothing to do with the hair!
I can virtually guarantee you can't be 'too' hairy for a gyno. It's really about what makes you feel more comfortable.
Next, discharge is a totally normal and healthy part of being female. It is something your gyno EXPECTS to see - if you were bone dry, it would also make the internal exam more uncomfortable. If your discharge is an unhealthy sort (a funny colour or smell), your gyno needs to see this so she/he can let you know what the problem is and how to fix it!
In short, you can leave your poor vagina alone and it will be perfectly ready for a trip to the gyno. I know these things can be awkward, but hopefully you have a good doctor who can help set your mind at ease. If you feel okay about it, you can always let them know you are a little nervous!
Also be sure to mention it is your first internal exam and ask them to talk you through it - this can distract your nerves, keep you informed, and make it seem more just like any other visit to the doctor.
Best of luck!
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I know exactly how you feel. What I did my very first time was trimmed and shave my bikini line a little. Sort of "tidied it up" just to look nice lol. You don't even have to do all that if you don't feel like it. Because just like you said, they have seen it ALL. Gynos have seem some of the most disturbing things, so don't feel awkward or embarrassed. They've also seen the hairest vaginas and the baldest ones! For your discharge, just wipe before you go in the room or when take your clothes off (they leave the exam room so you can get undressed) If you're worried about your discharge, ask your gyno! They are there for that and they've heard every question. I learned that it's always good to have a completely open relationship with your gyno and to never be shy. Make sure you relax, because if you tense up than the exam could be unpleasant. You'll be fine though!
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All you should feel obligated to shave is your legs, maybe even your bikini line. Most women do not shave their vaginal area. In fact, shaving your vaginal area can actually lead to skin irritation and infections so this should be done carefully or preferably not at all.
As far as the discharge- this is called a mucous patch and it is a sign of ovulation. It has different consistencies depending on where you are in your cycle. If you have JUST had your period, you may have little to no discharge. The closer you get to ovulation (14 days after your period) the thicker it gets. It will start off kind of watery, change to kind of slimy, then get really thick that could actually be strung like store bought slime! Then before your period it gets gloopy; it will kind of be just a glop of mucous. Then your period starts and the mucous cycle starts over again. If you did not have this it would be somewhat unusual. If it should happen to not be your mucous patch but rather an infection or something, your doctor NEEDS to see it to treat you and get you healthy again.
The first internal exam is incredibly frightening. I still remember mine and it was almost 15 years ago! But once it is over you have that hurdle past you and it is no big deal from then on.
Best of luck.
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