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Going to the Gynecologist

November 10, 2013 · Add Comment

Have you ever been to an obstetrician/gynecologist or Ob/Gyn for a pelvic exam and Pap test? If your answer is “no” and you are 21 or older, pick up your phone today and make an appointment with your doctor or a family planning clinic in your area. On the other hand, if your answer is “yes,” then how long has it been since your last Pap smear and pelvic exam? All women should have annual Pap smears beginning at age 21, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Women 21 to 29 should get a Pap every year, then every other year (or as often as your doctor recommends) from ages 30 to 64. See: How To Prepare For Your Pap Smear When Do Women Need Pelvic Exams? Teenage girls should see an OB/GYN between the ages of 13 to 15. While pelvic exams are rarely required during [...]

The Most Common Vaginal Infection

November 10, 2013 · Add Comment

Vaginosis or vaginitis is an inflammation which occurs in the vagina and includes several strains of germ that cause bacterial vaginosis yeast infections and trichomoniasis. Many women mistakenly believe that yeast infections are the most common type of vaginal infection but bacterial vaginosis is the most frequently occurring vaginal infection affecting from 10% to 64% of the population at any given time. A simple list of symptoms of the most common vaginal infection–bacterial vaginosis. Includes articles that explore other vaginal infections, as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bacterial vaginosis. What is Bacterial Vaginosis? Vaginosis or vaginitis is an inflammation which occurs in the vagina and includes several strains of germ that cause bacterial vaginosis yeast infections and trichomoniasis. Many women mistakenly believe that yeast infections are the most common type of vaginal infection but bacterial vaginosis is the most frequently occurring vaginal infection affecting from 10% to [...]

Nurse in room during exam

December 1, 2012 · 25 Comments

Hi all. I have an upcoming gynecology appointment (annual). This gynecologist always keeps a nurse in the room during the exam. I am not comfortable with the nurse at this clinic (there’s only 1) and it makes the exam very physically uncomfortable for me as I tend to tense during the exam due to my nerves. Generally, I’m not comfortable with anyone else aside from me and the doctor in the exam room though. I was curious if this is required or if it is possible to ask the doctor to not have the nurse present? I realize this is likely some sort of legal protection for himself. I don’t want to request the nurse be removed if there is some sort of high legal reason for all of this. Would it be asking too much to have the nurse removed during the exam? Does anyone here have knowledge or [...]

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