In Reply to: Painful gynocological exam.... posted by Jen on November 29, 2000 at 16:16:31:

: I am a 17/f virgin. I posted the message earlier entitled "ovarian cyst". I re-visited the gynocologist today, and while I was there I had to have a vaginal exam (a finger inserted into the vagina). It really hurt. She told me that it would be uncomfortable because I was a virgin and had never had any penetration, but it was extremely painful. While I was there they discovered yet another ovarian cyst that had not ruptured. If I have to have this exam again is there anything I can do to not experiance so much pain? She new about the pain and let me hold her hand through it. I tried to relax as much as possible and focus on something else in the room. Any ideas would be appreciated.
: -Jen

If the pain was that uncomfortable I would ask you doctor about this to be sure they know just exactly how painful this was for you as pain could indicate something is not right or it could just be due to nervousness and the fact that you are a virgin. You may want to ask your doctor if they will prescribe a tranquillizer that you could take about 1/2 hour or so prior to the exam. We sometimes get this type of order for our elderly patients in the nursing home if they tend to be combative with proceedures. Also while you are relaxed on the exam table remember to do some deep breathing exerciese too help take your mind off things.