Getting comfortable at the Gyno?

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I'm 17 and finally going to see a gyno about birth control (I'm not sexually active, but my periods are getting even more horrible). The thing is, I'm not totally comfortable with my body and being touched. Even getting a yearly physical is super anxiety inducing because of a sensory processing disorder. A family member or close friend just touching my neck lightly can make me dizzy, unsafe, and sometimes send me into an anxiety attack. Although occupational therapy has worked wonders for me, imagine someone getting up close and personal with my vagina??? Total sensory overload. What can a girl like me do???

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Definitely explain this to your doctor and he/she will be accommodating. Good luck!

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Im the same way, id suggest a woman as your gynecologist or even  an all woman practice, it makes me feel more comfortable to know there's no man in there.
hope that helps, its an unfortunate thing that you have to get one and get stuff looked at eventually so thats my suggestion!

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If you're just going for birth control she probably won't touch you. They're professional, it will be ok!

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I get really bad anxiety with Pap smears and breast exams so now that I'm pregnant I've had to come to terms with the exams they do to run certain tests. But I just close my eyes and hold my breath. I usually take someone with me to hold my hand, like my mom.

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They probably won't do a Pap smear since you're not sexually active or 21 but even if they do just remember that they're professionals and they're just there to do a job and make sure you're okay.

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Well luckily mostplaces wont do pap smears until your 21 unless you specifically ask for one or they suspect something is wrong lol so youll have some time to get used to the idea. But you just have to think of it in a professional way. Its their job and they do that everyday. Its also about a 2 second process lol i got myself so worked up the first time and before i even knew she went in she said she was done

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I'm the same way. I asked to have a woman doctor just cause it makes me feel so much more comfortable

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I went to my doctor about getting on birth control (same as you for periods not actual for controlling birth lo) and we simply talked about symptoms and my options between implants, pills and shots. Especially if you're NOT sexually active I wouldnt think they would have to be...thorough? If they decide to be safe I would definitely take someone you trust to at least be outside the door, and to talk with Gyno before they touch you. You have rights as a patient, don't be afraid to use them. Best of luck to you hun! 😚

Getting comfortable at the Gyno?

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