First ever Gynacologist Visit

HouseHippo

What to expect?



Not sure if this is right for here just wanted a female perspective. Feel free to move Mods.

LadyE

I think it depends what your going for?

But it nothing to worry about

SpookyDoll

Hi HouseHippo,

Dont worry too much, they will take loads of details (questions and answers) usually they will take your blood pressure (that thing they put around your upper arm)

If they do a smear test, its usually done using a thing called a speculum, which seems to come in different sizes. Its a metal thing but designed not to hurt you, its to allow them access to the cervix....so that they can use the little wooden stick thingy to collect a few cells from the cervix (neck of womb)

When I first saw the speculum thingy I was well scared, but it will help a lot if you relax its much easier, I know its easier said than done but if you have to ball your fists or bite on a tissue or something it helps.

Where I go they always have a girl nurse who talks to you to distract you at the appropriate moment, asking you where you will go on holidays while the aulfella with the ice cream scoop yoke is tinkering down below is a bit surreal but its over very quickly and does not hurt at all !!!

Try to relax -it will be ok!!!

Spooks

Nevyn

Wear a skirt and comfortable knickers and bring panty liners, if you are having an internal exam.

Shauna_N

My Dr now has the speculum in plastic, and its much easier and smoother, other than being a bit uncomfortable its fine.

You don't have anything to worry about, and trust me you'll get used to your visits as you get older! It'll be just like going for coffee! lol

Heathen

if it makes you feel more comfortable i'll take a look for ya first.. practice run type thing


Im no Gynacologist, but i'll take a look

- sorry had to say it :)

The Sweeper

No, I think you'll find you didn't have to say it.

b3t4

Thaedydal's advise is good as always.

I had my first visit just recently. It's a little scary, if you aren't pregnancy, as you generally get referred to them when alls not well (in NZ and Ireland anyways).

My gynae asked me general questions like when was my last period, whether I was in a relationship or not, went through the list of symptoms of endometriosis (she specialises in it), asked whether I was on the pill or not etc. After that, it was a quick examination of the area. After which she went down through the possibilities, gave me a hug and reassured me

It was a positive experience for me so I hope Hippo that it'll be the same for you.

A.

robtri

Macker Eire wrote: »

if it makes you feel more comfortable i'll take a look for ya first.. practice run type thing


Im no Gynacologist, but i'll take a look

- sorry had to say it :)

Such a great guy, putting himself out like that.... going the extra mile to help out another person

HouseHippo

Macker Eire wrote: »

if it makes you feel more comfortable i'll take a look for ya first.. practice run type thing


Im no Gynacologist, but i'll take a look

- sorry had to say it :)

Zaph

Macker Eire wrote: »

if it makes you feel more comfortable i'll take a look for ya first.. practice run type thing


Im no Gynacologist, but i'll take a look

- sorry had to say it :)

robtri wrote: »

Such a great guy, putting himself out like that.... going the extra mile to help out another person

Both banned for a week for general muppetry. Taking the píss is fine on some threads, this isn't one of them.