So after all this, you still might be worried about theOB/GYN. That is completely understandable. Girls like you have a thousand questions about their first visit to the gynecologist. Below are some questions or worries you may be having, and some soothing answers.

• Will it hurt? No, the OB/GYN won’t hurt you. If you feel pain at any time, let your OB/GYN know. Of course, you might feel discomfort or just kind of strange, but that’s normal.
• Should I see a male or female doctor? This is entirely up to you. Both male and female OB/GYNs are competent, and there is no “right” choice. Many women feel more comfortable with women doctors who have gone through the same things that they have. Male doctors usually have enough experience to understand what you are going through, however. Also, a male or female gynecologist should bring a female nurse into the exam room during your pelvic examination and Pap smear so that you feel more comfortable and safe.
• Will the visit be private? Everything you talk about with your OB/GYN about will be private. Doctors take an oath that prevents them from talking to other people about your health issues. If you are sexually active and are afraid to tell your OB/GYN because you don’t want your parents to know, don’t worry. Your OB/GYN will ask you a lot of personal questions, but those answers are all confidential. So, be honest and answer all of the questions your gynecologist asks you.
• What if I’m not normal? Most girls your age share this concern. You might be worried that you are sick, strange or that something is totally wrong with you. By going to the OB/GYN regularly, you will be able to keep up with your reproductive health, and your doctor will be able to detect if something is “abnormal.” And if you have an abnormality, your doctor will work with you to treat whatever health problems you have.
• What will happen in the OB/GYN’s office? First, you’ll go through the normal routine of getting weighed and having your height recorded by a nurse or an assistant. You will meet your OB/GYN and discuss your concerns. Your OB/GYN will probably ask you a lot of questions about your family history, your sexual history and your reproductive health and menstrual cycle. Next, you will be left alone and asked to remove your clothing and put on a paper or cloth gown. The OB/GYN will return when you are ready. He or she will knock on the door first. You will sit on a special table and put your feet in “stirrups.” This will allow you to recline with your legs spread apart for your pelvic exam. Your OB/GYN will talk to you and help you feel comfortable for your pelvic exam and Pap smear. That is really quick, and before you know it, you will be finished. Before your OB/GYN leaves, he or she will examine your breasts to detect any abnormal lumps. Then, your OB/GYN will leave you alone to change out of the gown and into your comfortable clothes. Your OB/GYN will meet with you one last time to talk about any of your health concerns, to prescribe any medicine or to ask any follow-up questions. Then you will schedule your next annual exam at the front desk. Generally in a week or so, your OB/GYN’s office will call you with the results of your Pap smear. Be sure to ask if they will call you if the results are abnormal only, or if they will also call you with normal results.

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Introduction
Why & When
The PAP Test & Pelvic Exam
Breast Health
Infections
Don't Worry: Questions about the OB/GYN