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Painful gyn exam
Dec 1 2007, 8:12 PM EST
I desperately need to have an gyn exam because I have PCOS and need to get back on the pill or other treatment. My symptoms are getting out of control (excess dark hair, especially on face, constant oily skin/acne, no periods, etc.). But I dread going to the ob/gyn because almost everytime I go, the exam is very painful. Only a couple of times in the past 12 years have not been painful, and I don't just mean discomfort but real pain! It often feels like someone is ripping my flesh when the speculum opens. I try telling the doctor and nurse this before they start but no one takes me seriously. They always say "I won't hurt you" or Dr. So and so is great. She won't hurt you." But I almost always have a bad experience. Although I'm 31, I've never had sex. I can't date because I'm embarrassed about my condition and I feel unattractive. I can't keep up with the hair removal. But I hesitate to go back to the doctor because the examination is so bad! What can I do? Help, please!!! Has anyone else ever experienced anything like this?
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