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OBGYN visit advice
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to become more comortable with going to y0ur doctor for pap tests and such? I am 22 and married but have never had any of those exams done because I simply do not feel confortable in doing so. So do any of you have any suggestions on how I can over come this>
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No I don't take anything. I've tried to resume as normal a life as possible and didn't want to be medicated to do so. I have a family history of addiction to different things, and didn't want to fall into this pattern. Plus I don't feel that way all the ime, it usually depends on what other stresses (school, family issues, etc.) that I'm dealing with, as sometimes its worse than others. I don't like taking meds even when I have a headache or something like that. I took birth control that a dermatoligist gave me before but couldn't remember to take it every day so I try to stay away from any meds to make me feel normal or whatever.
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Oh yes, I think they'd be alright with your husband there. Especially if you tell them about the head injury and your anxiety. He will stay up by your head and chat with you. Women who are pregnant take their partners with them often, so ob/gyns are used to husbands around. Maybe a female ob/gyn would make you more comfortable as well.
Do you take anything for your anxiety such as a antidepressant?
Do you take anything for your anxiety such as a antidepressant?
Yes to your question about anxiety . I had a car acciident 6 years ago and sustained a severe head injury, therefore I have felt like a lab rat for much of the past 6 years and hate going to the doctor period.
I realize every place is dfferent, but do you think they would let my husband stay with me? He takes me to all of my appointments now, plus I would feel awkward if he wasn't in there - like I was doing stuff behind his back.
I realize every place is dfferent, but do you think they would let my husband stay with me? He takes me to all of my appointments now, plus I would feel awkward if he wasn't in there - like I was doing stuff behind his back.
The good news is you only need a PAP every 3 years if it comes back normal, and only one checkup per year for a normal pelvic exam. The doctors are generally really nice and not awkward, and handle things professionally. I always feel a little awkward, but I remind myself that it's a professional situation and something I need to have done. It doesn't last very long, and they put a sheet over your legs so that you can't see what's going on. It helps to create a barrier and make it feel less intimate. If you tell them you're nervous, I'm sure they'll do their best to make you feel comfortable.
If it's to the point where you just can't get in the door, then asking your doctor for a prescription for 1 pill of valium or xanax might be worth it. Just mention it if they do any blood tests, just to make sure it won't interfere with things.
If it's to the point where you just can't get in the door, then asking your doctor for a prescription for 1 pill of valium or xanax might be worth it. Just mention it if they do any blood tests, just to make sure it won't interfere with things.
I have had so many paps done with all the issues I have and it still doesn't feel comfortable to me. It never will, I just don't like them and only have them because they are necessary.
I guess you can ask your doctor to give you something to take before you come in to relax you but I really don't think it will help plus you would have to bring someone because you couldn't drive after.
Please don't put paps off they are so necessary in detecting abnormal cells or any other uterine/cervix issues
I guess you can ask your doctor to give you something to take before you come in to relax you but I really don't think it will help plus you would have to bring someone because you couldn't drive after.
Please don't put paps off they are so necessary in detecting abnormal cells or any other uterine/cervix issues
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One thing that helps me is to remember that it is for my own good. That they see what they see in me all day long. I am no big deal or different than any other woman. AND, the docs that specialize in gynocology made a choice to do what they do, studied it in school for a long time, and do not look at it as any big deal at all. That helps me. Makes it a lot less personal.
Do you have anxiety about other things as well by the way?