rachel18us

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1. Question about rectal exam

   rachel18us replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I didn't catch this before, but you're in OKC - I'm in Tulsa. What about going to see someone at the OU Health Sciences Center in OKC? I'm sure they'll accept ANY insurance and they'll definitely have a female on staff. Maybe this is something you co...

2. Question about rectal exam

   rachel18us replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I appreciate everyones help in this matter. From this discussion I have realized that it is up to the doctor weather or not to do a rectal. I know some of you have got them some have not and apparently age don't matter. It seems weird that the doc...

3. Question about rectal exam

   rachel18us replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes there was a female nurse in the room but that brings up another question is she supposed to actually watch or just be in the room the nurse was watching the entire time kind of made me feel uncomfortable And about asking for a female next time I ...

4. Question about rectal exam

   rachel18us replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You make a good point my doc was a real doctor family practice(I am still under my parents insurance) it was not a cheapo clinic maby that is the difference And before the exam I met with the doc and he explained everything to me and when he mention...

5. Question about rectal exam

   rachel18us replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

   If a rectal exam is so important why don't all docs give them I have a 29 year old aunt who has had at least 6 exams by 6 different docs and when I mentioned this to her she said she never even heard of females getting rectals And I am not bitter ab...

6. Question about rectal exam

   rachel18us replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Here is some of many links I have found stating that a rectal exam is not required under 40 http://www.umt.edu/wellness/female%20health%20exams.htm http://www.principalhealthnews.com/topic/dredigestive http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/shs/whservices.html

7. Question about rectal exam

   rachel18us posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am 18 and recently had my first pelvic exam and the doc (male) said (before the exam started) part of the exam was a rectal exam I asked if we could skip that part and he said it was important to check that everything devoloped normally so I agreed...