Female health is never to be taken lightly. And while a visit to your gynaecologist may seem like a routine part of your day when you need to go, it is definitely somewhat of a milestone for your daughter. But while gynaecological visits are supposed to be a normal part of a woman's life, the first few visits to this professional can be intimidating. If your child does not know what to expect, the prospect of going to the gynaecologist could quickly become a source of anxiety for them. To ease this transition into womanhood, here are three tips you can use to prepare your daughter for her first visit to a gynaecologist.
Tip 1: Thoroughly explain what steps she should expect
The first step in making your daughter at ease with routine gynaecological visits is familiarising her with all the steps involved during these exams. In typical cases, the initial visit to this professional is primarily for educational purposes. Thus, the gynaecologist will ask questions regarding her menstrual cycle, her sexual history and so on. The gynaecologist could also externally examine her pelvis, but this usually happens during the second visit. You should inform your daughter of the normal examinations that are carried out too, such as pap smears, internal pelvic exams, breast exams and so on.
Tip 2: Underline the significance of gynaecological visits
One misassumption that some people have about their gynaecological exams is that they are optional. Thus, you will find that some women only visit their gynaecologist when they are suspicious of something being wrong with their reproductive system. The truth, however, is that gynaecological visits need to be prioritised on an annual basis to maintain your reproductive health. Therefore, it is critical to positively emphasise the significance of sticking to their scheduled visits. These check-ups are not only important for the treatment of diseases, but they also go a long way in providing your child with the preventative care that they need to stay healthy.
Tip 3: Encourage your daughter to voice her concerns
The thing about gynaecological exams is that they feel different depending on the person. While someone may find the entire process painless, others may find the exams uncomfortable. Alternatively, you could feel pain due to something undiagnosed, but not speaking up will let your gynaecologist believe that everything is fine, especially during physical exams. Teach your daughter to voice her thoughts throughout her exams so that she is empowered with her doctor.
Talk to a professional gynaecologist to learn more.
Share29 August 2019
Hello, my name is Catherine and this is my blog all about health and medical topics. I was inspired to start this blog by my husband who works in a hospital. He isn't a doctor, he works in a lab testing blood samples. However, he is extremely interested in medicine. When his grandma got sick, he quickly established what might be wrong and got her all the help she needed. Sometimes is the evening, we sit and read textbooks and talk about medicine. It sounds insane but we both really like it. I decided to start this blog to show off some of what I have learnt.