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Things to Know Before Gyno Visit

Filed in archive Sexual Health by Terah Shelton on October 12, 2007

Things to Know Before Gyno Visit
It's time for my annual checkup. And as a woman you know what I mean, my annual gyno visit.

Over the years, I've grown accustomed to these visits, but I still experience a little anxiety when faced with the dreaded stirrups. But, this article I found on MSNBC helped put my mind at ease.

"I hate those stirrups."

SELF says: Ask your doctor if she'll do the exam without them. A study in the British Medical Journal found that keeping your feet on the table doesn't affect a physician's ability to perform the test accurately. Plus, this position may feel more natural for you, helping reduce physical and mental discomfort.

"I'm afraid it will hurt."

SELF says: When you're panicky, your body tenses, so it's more difficult for your doc to insert the speculum, says mary janelinks Minkin, M.D., clinical professor of ob/gyn at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Translation: more pain. Try relaxing your forehead; doing this makes it harder to constrict your vagina. You can also ask her to use a narrow speculum.

"What if I can't get waxed beforehand?"

SELF says: Don't sweat it. Medical gloves provide a buffer against stubble. You may not want to go too bare down there anyway; pubic hair helps trap bacteria, preventing it from entering your vagina. Still stressed? "Whatever you're embarrassed about, I promise, your doc has seen it all!" Dr. Minkin says. Besides, she cares only about your health-not your grooming habits.

"What if I stink?"

SELF says: Everyone's genital area has a slight scent. But if you're worried about it, grab the first appointment of the day when you're feeling most fresh. (Bonus: You'll cut down on wait time, too.) If you notice a stronger-than-usual or fishy odor, tell your M.D. You might have a bacterial infection, which requires treatment.


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