What can you do against fear?
A gynecological examination is not a joyful event for most women. Some women are even afraid of going to the gynaecologist because they find sitting in the gynaecological chair extremely unpleasant and feel at the mercy of the doctor. However, there are a few small tips and tricks that can make going to the gynecologist easier.
First of all, it is important to find the right doctor for yourself. It should be a person with whom you feel comfortable and with whom you feel you can confide in. For this purpose, a non-binding appointment with a gynaecologist can be made, where only a preliminary talk is held so that the doctor and patient can get to know each other.
The gynaecological examination can then take place at a second appointment, when the patient feels that she has arrived at the right doctor. Otherwise she can contact another practice. In addition, it is always possible to bring a confidant to the doctor’s office, who can be present during the consultation or the examination and support the patient.
This has a calming effect on many women. The person of trust can stand half behind the patient sitting on the gynaecological chair, so that she can hold her hand, for example, but cannot see into the patient’s intimate area. The woman can alleviate the feeling of being naked and at the mercy of the patient by wearing a long top or a skirt or dress on the day of the examination.
These garments can be left on during the vaginal examination and cover the intimate area from above, but do not restrict the doctor’s view. You can also ask the doctor to explain the steps of the examination so that you always know exactly what is going to happen next. This can reduce the fear and excitement.
Finally, the woman should keep in mind that the gynecological examination is for her health and nothing bad can happen. The doctor the doctor examines a lot of women every day and is only interested in the health of the patients. He/she does not care how the patient looks like underneath or whether she is shaved or not. Remember that the examination will be over in a few minutes and that afterwards you can be proud that you have mastered the examination and taken an important step for your health.
