The first time that I went to the gynecologist, I had my mother come in with me to hold my hand. I also had my gynecologist talk me through everything she was doing. This helped me to relax and also made me feel like I was actually a part of the whole process, rather than just another faceless patient.
The next few times, I had a nurse come in and hold my hand. Even though I know what's going on, it still feels pretty darned weird, and I find comfort in either having the doctor walk me through everything she's doing as she's doing it, or having another woman hold my hand.
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Date: 2002-07-09 07:46 am (UTC)The next few times, I had a nurse come in and hold my hand. Even though I know what's going on, it still feels pretty darned weird, and I find comfort in either having the doctor walk me through everything she's doing as she's doing it, or having another woman hold my hand.
*shrug*