Answer:A nurse will bring you back and take your measurements, just like at a standard doctor’s office. That means height and weight and blood pressure.
After the basics have been covered, you will be left in the room by yourself to change into the typical doctor’s office paper gown.
There will be two ways that they examine:
The first way is by using the “speculum.” This is basically a contraption that allows doctors to look inside you. They lube it up and carefully insert it into you before opening it up slightly. You will feel some pressure but if you relax, it will be a lot more comfortable.
If you asked to receive any tests, they will insert what look like long Q-tips swab your cervix. It feels a little bit like a tickling sensation.
Ask to specifically see a female or male doctor (depending on who you’re comfortable with). You do not need to explain why and the receptionist will usually not ask why either. And even if they do, you don’t need to tell them if you don’t want to. That’s your choice.
Tell your doctor you’re not sure how you will react to the pelvic exam and that you may react badly. You don’t have to explain that you’re survivor unless you feel comfortable sharing that.
Know the doctor may ask questions to screen for potential abuse. It’s completely your choice to disclose or not.
Ask for a hand-held mirror so you can see what the doctor is during the exam.
Make sure the sheet covering the lower half of your body isn’t blocking the doctor’s head.
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