Should I feel nervous before going to the gyn the first time?

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No, but you are going to be. It's totally normal to feel awkward or scared - it's an odd situation to be in. If you feel your best it's usually less awkward - shave the legs, wear a comfortable outfit, bring a magazine or book. Also, let them know it's your first time in - they'll explain it to you. Let them know if anything feels uncomfortable and remember that they do the exam hundreds of times... They've seen and heard it all - so be honest and you'll get the most out of it. As with any doctor visit I would say to make a list of questions or concerns before-hand - that way if you are nervous you don't forget the important things you needed to know, especially on a first visit. Oh, and not that you would - but don't perfume down there or clean with anything out of the ordinary - it can really screw their tests up by affecting your pH balance and it could land you back in a week with an infection - don't be embarrassed about anything - you have a confidentiality agreement with your doctor that you don't even get with a best friend - take advantage of it! Good Luck!

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Its perfectly normal, i always feel award, moslty cause i never go. LOL

if you tell them that it is your first time they will explain alot of things to you and make you feel more comfortable...I always take my phone and play a game while they are doing their thing...

you dont need to. just act like you are not going there for the first time. :)

No girl do what you gotta do it ain't nothing out there to be afraid of about checking your health.DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO WITHOUT SHAME OR FEAR STEP UP!!!!!!!!

Everyone feels nervous for the first time...you dont know what to expect.....I always feel uncomfortable when going because its out of my comfort zone....Its something that you have to do...It doenst take long at all and when its over you'll forget all about it!....Believe me that doctor sees so many coochies in one day...He wont remember you! Hope this helps!

not really he will just poke his fingers in your vagina and all that so no you shouldn't be worried at all

Well that is completely normal. I am in my 30's and have been going to the gyn since I was 16 and I still get nervous.

Although there's no reason to feel nervous, I think every woman goes through that. I still get nervous! Your gynecologist knows this and will try their best to make you feel more comfortable, don't worry!

Yes because you dont know how it will feel or what will happen (go wrong?).
It was really nothing, the first time I was prodded and spread and poked and felt up and propped on stirrups and hung off the end of a hospital-bed. Really it was.
Yes it was painful when the speculum was opened. It was also uncomfortable/painful when she poked her fingers inside. But each of those tests went by in less than 2 minutes, and I had no pain afterward. I only felt pride, maturity, and gratitude at myself for resolving to go, and makig it through just fine, and security knowing that "everything looks healthy and normal" down there.

Best wishes!

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