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Originally Posted by Elphaba
Hmmm...angela146 becomes a "loser", but angelana2 renews the same thread?
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Yeah, I thought this was fishy, too.
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Feeling violated from a pap? Sheesh, grow up. I doubt guys are thrilled about the "cough" test either.
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The bottom line is that annual pelvic exams are for YOUR protection, not your doctor's jollies. They detect a lot more than just HPV or cervical cancer (as has been discussed to death above), but just for the sake of beating the dead horse, here is a list of things that doctors are looking for in a pelvic exam:
A pelvic exam may be done:
* As part of a woman's regular physical checkup. A Pap smear may be done during the pelvic exam. For more information, see the medical test Pap Test.
* To detect vaginal infections, such as yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis.
* To help detect sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, or human papillomavirus (HPV).
* To help determine the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding.
* To evaluate pelvic organ abnormalities, such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, or uterine prolapse.
* To evaluate abdominal or pelvic pain.
* Before prescribing a method of birth control (contraception). Some methods of birth control, such as a diaphragm or intrauterine device, require a pelvic exam to make sure the device fits properly.
(from women.webmd.com)
Look, nobody's making you do it. It's your choice to do it or not. If your emotional issues are such that you don't feel comfortable with it, don't do it. But know that you are choosing to accept the risks of not having an exam. If you would like to have the added security of having an exam done, then grow up and get over your issues, which surely are not limited to this venue.
P.S. Quit acting like a victim.