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GYN exam for virgins
Hi,
I'm 22 and still a virgin but I was wondering if I should get started even though with my yearly GYN exams ? Do they perform GYN exams on virgins too ?
Will it hurt ? Will they take a smaller speculum ?
I'm 22 and still a virgin but I was wondering if I should get started even though with my yearly GYN exams ? Do they perform GYN exams on virgins too ?
Will it hurt ? Will they take a smaller speculum ?
Hi im 18 years old and my mum wants me to go for a gyn exam . im still a virgin though and im just worried it will hurt D:
I also find it very embarassing that I'm a virgin still at this age. If I don't tell the GYN, can they find out ?
Have you seen lots of other women my age who are also virgins ?
Have you seen lots of other women my age who are also virgins ?
Do the speculum size has something to do with whether or not the girls is a virgin or with how big your vaginal entrance is ?
What can you find out by performing a GYN exam only, not a pap smear ?
What can you find out by performing a GYN exam only, not a pap smear ?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
HI!
If you are a virgin, you are not at risk for abnormal paps as they are caused by HPV which is an STD. So, if you came to see me and were having no problems, I would very likely skip the pap smear. A pelvic exam can be done on a virgin. We do have tiny speculums. The seem to usually hurt, no matter how hard I try!
According to ACOG guidelines, you should start exams at 21 or within 3 years after first intercourse.
Hope this helps!
Dr B
If you are a virgin, you are not at risk for abnormal paps as they are caused by HPV which is an STD. So, if you came to see me and were having no problems, I would very likely skip the pap smear. A pelvic exam can be done on a virgin. We do have tiny speculums. The seem to usually hurt, no matter how hard I try!
According to ACOG guidelines, you should start exams at 21 or within 3 years after first intercourse.
Hope this helps!
Dr B
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