Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Edlinee's Avatar
    Edlinee Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Jun 30, 2010, 10:56 PM
    Do I need a vaginal examination to get birth control?
    Im 16 and Im not sexually active and I think I need birth contol to balance my hormones because my menstural cycle is out of control? And the naxproxen the doctor supplied isn't working.
    Alty's Avatar
    Alty Posts: 28,317, Reputation: 5972
    Pets Expert
     
    #2

    Jun 30, 2010, 11:59 PM

    A vaginal exam is usually done when the doctor prescribes the pill.

    Are you worried about the exam?

    Don't be. It's really not as bad as you may think it is, also, it's over very quickly.

    It's uncomfortable, but not painful, and most of the discomfort is the position of your body (legs in stirrups, butt scooched to the end of the table).

    Once you get this exam over with, it's another year before you have to do it again, unless they find something.

    Is there something specific you're worried about in regards to the exam?
    Edlinee's Avatar
    Edlinee Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #3

    Jul 1, 2010, 04:16 AM

    Just the fact that I'm still a virgin.. But thanks so much.
    Alty's Avatar
    Alty Posts: 28,317, Reputation: 5972
    Pets Expert
     
    #4

    Jul 1, 2010, 10:51 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Edlinee View Post
    Just the fact that I'm still a virgin..But thanks so much.!
    I know it's scary, because the doctor will be inserting a speculum, but there are different sizes. You won't lose your virginity because of this exam, honestly.

    The doctor will use the smallest speculum they can. Chances are you won't even notice that it's in, and the exam itself if fairly quick, 5 minutes or less.

    This is for your health, and part of being female. The first exam is usually the worst, simply because you don't know what to expect, I'm sure you'll be nervous, and that alone can make it unpleasant. After that you'll get used to having to do this every year.

    Talk to your mom about your fears, or an older female you trust. They can help answer any questions you have, and they can go to the appointment with you, help ease your mind. :)

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Taken off birth control, possibly conceived, back on birth control? [ 9 Answers ]

So, the day my period ended I ended up having unprotected sex, and a week later started feeling really sick to my stomach, I could smell everything, I had horrible headaches, I couldn't find anything I wanted to eat, I was moody all the time, all the typical signs, except no missed period. I took a...

Birth Control causes birth defects? [ 1 Answers ]

So I take Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and was reading some info about it and noticed that it said you should not take it if you are pregnant (obviously!) because it causes birth defects. So then I started wondering, what if you are taking it and for some reason it doesn't work and you end up pregnant (as...

Birth Control [ 1 Answers ]

I am currently on Lutera right now, and I was wondering if Yaz is all its cracked up to be? With the "no cravings, no pains during mentrual cycle, etc" because I was thinking about discussing it with my doctor, but I wasn't so sure. Also my health insurance is about to run out. Also - are the...

Birth Control [ 1 Answers ]

Is it all right to start Birth Control Pills before I have my monthly cycle?

Birth Control [ 5 Answers ]

My period is highly irregular, and I frequently get bad symptoms. My doctor suggested I go on birth control to help regulate it, but I'm only fourteen and my mother seems to have a problem with it even though I'm already on other medications for depression. What should I do? :confused:


View more questions Search