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How to Feel More Comfortable at the Gyno If You Get Stressed Before Every Appointment

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If you’re a person who needs to visit a gynecologist, you know the feeling of trepidation before you book an appointment. While it’s recommended that you start visiting a women’s health doctor if and when you get a period, that rule-of-thumb is typically ignored in favor of waiting until you're sexually active. But, gynecology visits are incredibly important to your overall health even if you’re not sexually active ­– if only they didn’t have such a bad reputation.

I’ll be honest that my idea of a fun time doesn’t involve being on the receiving end of the speculum, being poked and prodded during a routine pelvic exam. But if your pre-exam jitters are manifesting as full-blown anxiety attacks that cause you to avoid the gyno as a whole, there’s a bigger issue going on here.

Though it’s completely normal to feel nervous going to the gynecologist, skipping your recommended yearly appointment and just hoping that nothing is wrong only causes further detriment to your health. Not only is your gyno checking for STIs and abnormalities, they’re also there to be a resource for any questions you may have about your sexual and reproductive health. Additionally, the gynecologist can provide you with birth control options, fertility information, and breast exams if you need them. 

Crushing anxiety over a doctor’s appointment can be debilitating, but with a few new tips up your sleeve, you’ll be able to book your next appointment with ease!


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