https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:52:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pelvic-exam#post-124048 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:43:58 +0000 PBandBaseball 124048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: I agree that chatting with the doctor about other stuff is helpful. It is less uncomfortable if you're relaxed, so even talking about the weather might help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pelvic-exam#post-123870 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:24:04 +0000 hellobeeboston 123870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally agree with artbee - if you chit chat a little through it it's fine - maybe tell your doc this is your first one and she can explain everything.... I can't even count how many I have had at this point, but they are quick (albeit a little uncomfortable) but it doesn't hurt, and I always liked getting the peace of mind that all was good down there!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pelvic-exam#post-122130 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:31:15 +0000 chopsuey 122130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's definitely uncomfortable, but it's over in a few seconds. You're going to want to tense up and clench your .. everything, but it's easier if you just breathe and stay as relaxed as possible. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pelvic-exam#post-122120 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:48:58 +0000 heffalump 122120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: it's really not as bad as you think it will be. Promise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pelvic-exam#post-122114 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:16:49 +0000 Arden 122114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: Good to know. Ug, I'm still not looking forward to this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pelvic-exam#post-121865 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:51:35 +0000 heffalump 121865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always talk to my doctor about completely unrelated things, or spend the time asking questions. Makes it less awkward I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pelvic-exam#post-121799 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:20:42 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 121799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While it is awkward, I have never had any pain during a pap smear. It's also very quick. The routine at my doctor is the nurse shows me into an exam room, I undress completely and put a robe on, my doctor comes in and opens the top of the robe to do a breast exam. She only takes a minute or two at most. Then she closes it back and performs the pelvic exam. That also only takes a couple of minutes. The worst part to me is the lubricant that she uses to insert the speculum. I have to go home and shower right after because it is so thick and I feel gross. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-pelvic-exam#post-121788 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:02:43 +0000 Arden 121788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I are in the pre-TTC stage, hoping to start actively trying in June. I've been on prenatals for a couple of months, got to my ideal weight, got blood work and a urinalysis done, cut coffee down, etc.<br /> All I have left is a dental check-up, and a pelvic exam/PAP smear.</p> <p>Here's the thing - I've never had one. </p> <p>I got married a year ago at age 21, and before I got married I wasn't sexually active and my doctor told me I didn't have to get one.<br /> So I'm a little nervous about the whole thing. I know every woman has done it, many times, and it can't be THAT big of a deal, but I'm still a little bit freaked out. </p> <p>Does anyone have any advice, what to expect, etc? </p>