A visit to a gynecologist for women often becomes akin to torture. That is why the fair sex are looking for any excuses so as not to go to the doctor, even if they know that they need to check their health once every six months.
The main reasons for fear of gynecologists
First of all, patients, especially young girls, are afraid of the need to be naked in front of a stranger. The situation is aggravated if the doctor is a man. In this case, it is very important to prepare mentally and remind yourself that the doctor examines many patients every day and the only thing that worries him in the body of all these women is health.
If it is torment for you to undress in front of an unfamiliar man, choose only female gynecologists. You have every right to do so.
Another common fear is associated with the fact that during the examination, women often experience discomfort and even painful sensations, especially if they have serious health problems or, for physiological reasons, a thorough examination is too unpleasant. Do not be afraid of this. Remember that regular examination helps to identify health problems in the early stages, when they can be eliminated with a minimum of money, time and effort. Moreover, it is possible to endure discomfort in order to avoid more serious problems. Finally, you can try to find a doctor who conducts the examination very carefully, and then refer only to him in the future.
How to deal with your fear of visiting a gynecologist
Women often feel ashamed in a gynecologist's office, and this is natural. Patients have to not only undress, but also answer very intimate questions that are not customary to discuss even with the closest people. If this scares you, think about the gynecologist asking embarrassing questions just to identify health problems and help you. He listens to "revelations" ten times a day, and your story is probably far from the worst.
Speak the truth, even if it’s unpleasant to do so. Remember, this is about your health. It is especially dangerous to hide the symptoms of illness just out of fear and shame.
Unfortunately, occasionally patients have to deal with boorish treatment by a doctor. This is very frightening for non-conflict people. To get rid of this fear, choose only good doctors that other women speak well of. You can also go to a private clinic, because doctors are very carefully selected there. Remember that even if you are offended, you can always complain about it to the hospital management, which means there is nothing to be afraid of.
