What can I expect at the gynecologist?

Question

I'm 21 years old and I've never been to the gynecologist. But, I called last week & made an appointment, & I have to be there today. In a couple of hours, to be precise. I'm not gonna lie, I'm nervous. I had my first period when I was 13, but I've never been regular. I have one to two periods a year. Sometimes I'm lucky and have three. I've had MAYBE 20 periods my whole life, but even that number is probably higher than the reality. I'm scared as to what the gynecologist is going to say. What's wrong with me? I love babies. I want to have two or three kids. What if I can't get pregnant? What if I waited too long, and nothing can be done? My fear is what has made me wait so long to make an appointment.. I don't want to hear that I'm infertile. I don't want there to be something seriously wrong with me. I've been fighting with myself all morning. My nerves are telling me to cancel the appointment but my mind and body both know that I need to go. What can I expect today, yall?

Answer

Youll probably get a pap smear and they may do some blood work if your irregular dont think the worst! You could just be irregular they may put you on birth control to try and regulate your period (if you want to go on it) but definitely dont cancel your appointment! You need to go! Good luck!

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I've read that going on birth control and regulating your period gives you a better chance, at least in not developing PCOS which involves difficulty in getting pregnant, but I'm not sure. It should help, not become infertile. Just don't go on the needle if you are wanting to have a baby within a year because the needle takes a year to get out of your system. You will be fine, I felt the exact same way when the doctor told me to go do an ultrasound for PCOS and I was breaking down at the fact that I might not be able to have children myself but thankfully I don't have it. Just ask the doctor any questions that you're worried about and they will reassure you. Irregular periods doesn't always mean that you're infertile :) good luck x

What can I expect at the gynecologist?

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