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by hh3556 on May 22nd, 2009

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I had a bad experience with a gyno 3 years ago. I am a virgin and the exam was painful and traumatic. I need to go back but am afraid. Are there any tips to make the experience better?

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  • by suzycue on May 22nd, 2009

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    Yes....get a female gyno and when you go into the room TELL her about this experience, so she will be very sensitive and gentle.

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  • by HoboJoe on May 22nd, 2009

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    Change doctor. I would suggest an experienced woman doctor. Good luck.

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  • by Nicole on May 22nd, 2009

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    Ask your friends or family for recommendations of a gyno who may be more gentle, and make sure to stay relaxed during the exam.

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  • by anucha123 on May 22nd, 2009

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    Bseides getting a doctor - like another woman doctor - who empathizes better with the experience, one thing that will absolutely help is to consciously relax everything "down there" - belly, vagina, etc. The more you tense up due to fear, the more painful any medical procedure will be.

    This also works for anal exams, injections and for throat exams by the way. Relax the muscles, it will hurt much less if at all.

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  • by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on May 22nd, 2009

    Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot

    This is a no-brainer. Get a new doctor. Tell the new doctor what happened before and make sure he/she understands. There is no reason for you to be in pain from an exam.

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  • by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on May 22nd, 2009

    Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE!

    I always tell my doctor I have NO QUALMS about punching if I'm irritated or find something painful! I speak my mind. . . .he/she "listens up". . . .and alls well ! The ONLY person I care about propitiating in an OB/GYN exam. . . . .is ME! Thus, I get "handled" with gentle care!

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  • by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on May 22nd, 2009

    Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo

    Yes. Call around to find an OB/GYN that specializes in anxious patients. You don't have to say why.

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