There is no need to feel bashful or evasive during a gynecological exam; answer the doctor’s questions truthfully. From a medical professional’s perspective, gender differences hold no private connotations. When examining reproductive organs, doctors adopt a purely scientific and professional mindset with no irrelevant thoughts. Embarrassment, timidity or fear before a doctor are completely unnecessary.

Below are common reasons that bring women to the gynecology department:

1. Gynecological disorders in adolescence: premenstrual syndrome, genital tract infections, genital warts, malignant tumors, abnormal breast development, gynecological illnesses triggered by improper exercise, etc.

2. Sexually transmitted diseases: No one is naturally immune to STDs, which are transmitted only through sexual contact. Multiple sexual partners drastically raise infection risks.

3. Unplanned pregnancy: Unprotected intercourse may lead to conception. Seek medical consultation at a hospital or clinic the next morning if you suspect pregnancy.

Pre-Exam Preparation

Advance arrangements

Confirm your target gynecologist’s consultation schedule (morning or afternoon). Note down the end dates of your last three menstrual cycles. Carry a notebook to record the exam date, test items and doctor’s instructions.

Clothing suggestions

If wearing trousers, pair them with a T-shirt or crew-neck top. A short skirt is convenient — simply lift it up during examination. There is no need to wear fancy underwear, as doctors will not pay attention to it.

How to ask questions

To avoid wasting hours waiting for just a short consultation, prepare all your questions clearly and state them directly. Doctors cannot read your unspoken concerns.

Accompanying person

Family support matters for gynecological visits. If undergoing an abortion, bring your partner to wait outside the ward through the awkward procedure.

Inside the Examination Room

Lie back on the exam table with your calves resting on the stirrups, then slide your hips toward the edge of the table as instructed. You may feel nervous or even tremble at this point. Take deep breaths to relax, and communicate any discomfort to your doctor so they can offer extra care. Doctors often chat casually to distract patients from tension.

Reminder on Abortion

Some young women choose unregulated private abortions out of embarrassment. This practice easily causes organ infection and even endangers life. Others receive repeated legal hospital abortions; repeated curettage damages the endometrium and may result in secondary infertility. Over 20% of such patients develop pelvic inflammatory disease, and up to 90% suffer from cervicitis. Women should cherish their bodies and learn self-protection.

Three Strict Forbiddances Before Gynecological Exams

Gynecologists remind that certain activities days before the exam interfere with Pap smears and pelvic assessments. Schedule your appointment either several days before menstruation or two weeks after menstruation ends (menstrual blood distorts test results). Do NOT do the following before examination:

1. Vaginal douching

2. Unprotected sexual intercourse

3. Use vaginal medications (for vaginal infections), lubricants or spermicidal creams