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first time question

Hello, I'm 19 several of my friends have recently been to the gyno. I know I need to go but keep putting it off. One of my friends that went said the dr asked about a rectal exam and she refussed. Is this something I need to have done? If so how in depth procedure is this? Thanks!

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One finger length:)

I'm not making fun...but this reminds me of a situation I had at clinicals one time. My patient needed a suppository, so of course my clinical instructor wanted me to give it. I'd never given one before, so I wasn't sure how far in I had to put it. I looked at my instructor and held up my index finger and before I could ask anything she said "Yes...your whole finger!"

hahahaha

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so would you reccomend having it done? so is it something you would have to be cleaned out for?

This website below does a great job at explaining it. Make sure you read all the pages, it will tell you everything to expect.

The rectal exam, I don't think hurts, it is uncomfortable though. The provider is checking for unusual masses and blood in your stool.

http://www.scarleteen.com/pink/gyne.html

I hope this helps.

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