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Wow it sounds like so many of you have terrible experiences. I used to work at Planned Parenthood (my first regular job, age 17 to 19) and I got comfortable with the whole thing. Plus I had more than my share of problems, so I had tons of exams before I even turned 18, mostly from people who I knew and trusted. I guess I got off easy. That said, I have had my share of unpleasant experiences, largely due to the problems I've had... I remember one doctor who was very rough with me when I had PID and could barely walk I was in so much pain. I never went back though. I'd say if your gynecologist doesn't warm up the speculum or make you fell as comfortable as possible, shop around!
I should take my own advice - I got my tubes tied a over a year ago and haven't been to a gynecologist since.
Oh, and I hate mammograms, even though I've only had one, but I'm small, so it's not like I really have much to fit into the sandwich machine thing they use. It's like, hello, they don't stretch like that!
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