Thread: first gyno exam. scared.

i had read the article before i posted, and just was a little unclear about the questions i asked. as for the rectal part i was referring to what the article said about: " The next thing (s)he will do is a rectal exam, where (s)he will put one finger in your anus, and another in your vagina. This is so (s)he can make see how your uterus is aligned with the other parts of your reproductive organs." but by the time i get a reply,...

We actually have a wonderfully written article that deals with what you're asking: Your First Gynecological Visit Last I checked, a rectal exam isn't part of the pelvic exam. It was about 100 years ago, when doctors valued the hymen, but it's no longer in practice. After you've read the article, and have more questions, feel free to post them here, in your thread.

this forum is for OP and moderator posts only. regular users are NOT permitted to advise in AskST or E&C. see you in the other forums [This message has been edited by Gumdrop Girl (edited 01-17-2006).]