I have a problem related to sexual health, but I’m hesitant to go to the doctor. I’ve never experienced an examination like this before, so I don’t even know how it will go. How will I answer the questions, what will I feel, I’m very tense. How can I overcome this feeling of embarrassment? Does anyone have a similar experience? Everyone says they are very professional, but just thinking about it makes my hands sweat.
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8I had a similar experience. I went to the doctor because I suspected vaginismus, and I was extremely scared. But my female doctor was incredibly kind and explained everything in detail. I was as tense as you are at first, but once I opened up a bit, they made me feel so much more comfortable. They don’t compromise on privacy; they don’t do anything without your permission.
I think you should go directly to a gynecologist; female doctors are usually more sensitive about this. If you say openly, ‘I’m going for such an exam for the first time, I’m a bit anxious,’ they will behave more calmly accordingly. Initially, they will do a general check-up anyway; they might ask for an ultrasound or something like that, and everything will continue based on what you tell them and your consent.
So my friend, okay, you’re embarrassed, but why make such a big deal out of it? Every woman has to go through this at least once in her life. It’s health, you can’t solve it any other way. Otherwise, one day you’ll be left silently suffering with pains, will you be embarrassed then?
Now, the way everything is done progresses within a medical and professional framework. Your condition is viewed as a case by doctors, meaning it’s treated as a special situation. Because sexual health is a very sensitive area, their training in this regard is typically quite comprehensive. So, feeling embarrassed is very natural, but I can say it’s just another working day for doctors.
Thank you for the answers. I want to add something; I’ve noticed a bit of pain and irritation after sexual intercourse. It’s not very obvious, but it still worried me. I think I will have the courage to go, but I’m still a bit apprehensive.
I read somewhere that doctors sometimes don’t touch that area at all during the first examination to avoid any discomfort. They generally just do an ultrasound. I think you can ask for that too; after all, no one should make you feel uncomfortable.
That’s not how it works… The doctor does whatever is necessary, but it’s completely up to your consent. They can use ultrasound, of course, but in some cases, a physical exam is essential. If you speak openly, they won’t force anything on you, but there can be no guarantee that “they won’t touch you at all.”
What kind of logic is that! You want to get an examination, but you don’t want anything to be done? Then why are you even going to the doctor? I think this is just an excuse to avoid taking care of your health. You’re just stressing yourself out with hearsay.