Allies first exam in several years.
Allies Annual physical
llie was a very busy professional woman. She had been married for 12 years, and has one daughter in high school. Allie had been good about making regular dentist and eyeglass appointments, but really hadn’t been to a doctor for about 7-8 years. She did have some nagging issues as she aged and had been contemplating making an appointment for a physical. Her closest friend at work, Laura, had told Allie she recently had her physical and the doctor was very caring and thorough. Laura had explained everything that happened during the appointment, and told Allie she had been nervous but the exam was overall a good experience. Laura said she was now content that her health was in check, and she urged Allie to make an appointment to do the same. Laura gave Allie the phone number for Dr. Smith, who had done her physical.
Later that afternoon, Allie called the number and was greeted by a friendly receptionist. Allie explained she did not currently have a doctor, and asked if she could get in to see Dr. Smith. The receptionist replied of course, and asked what the reason for the visit was. Allie explained she was looking to get an annual checkup. Is May 12 at 8am ok with you, the receptionist asked. Allie looked at her calendar and knew she could get off work. However, her calendar app showed that she would likely have her cycle at that time. Allie told the receptionist she was expecting her period at that time, and asked if it would be OK. The receptionist suggested moving it out a week or so, knowing the doctor has said it might interfere with test results if a Pap smear is done. The receptionist then offered May 24 at 10am, which Allie agreed to.
She told Laura she had made the appointment and would be seen in about 3 weeks. Laura told her she was proud of her, and that making that first call is often the hardest part. As the date got closer, Allie got nervous when she thought of the upcoming appointment. She never had a bad experience with a doctor, but still the anticipation was never something she looked forward to.
On the night before the appointment, she and her husband Jeff had a nice dinner and shared a bottle of wine. The two remained in love, and were very close after being together for so long. As the night progressed and they made their way to bed, they both knew where this was headed. As Jeff began to kiss her softly, Allie told him that she had a doctors appointment in the morning. Jeff said OK and didn’t understand why she brought it up. Allie explained that she was getting a full physical, and she shouldn’t have sex in case the exam required a pelvic exam. Jeff was understanding. He laughed and said it would be embarrassing if the doctor found evidence of recent relations, and Allie giggled saying she would be mortified. Allie apologized as Jeff snuggled up to her warmly. Allie could feel that Jeff was aroused, as was she. She could feel the wetness of herself and wished she could have Jeff tonight. Jeff did not put any pressure on her, but both were clearly aroused. Allie offered that Jeff could do anything to her besides vaginal sex. She offered him a helping hand, or stated she was more than happy to go down on him. This excited Jeff and he asked what he could do for her. Allie replied external only and that she really felt aroused and needed to come. Jeff quickly removed her panties and positioned himself between her legs. She was on her back, and fully drew up her knees to open herself for Jeff. He slowly kissed around before zeroing in on her clit. Her labia was shaven, with just a little stubble, which instantly turned Jeff on as he began to kiss and lick her vulva and surrounding area. As he moved his tongue down towards her opening, he could see how wet she was. He could see she was dripping out, and Allie told him she was so wet it was running down all the way down her butt. Jeff continued his skillful work. Within about 3 minutes of gently licking her clitoris, Allies breathing became faster and she started to grind on his tongue. They both knew she was close, and indeed she reached her peak. Jeff continued focusing on her clit, and he could now feel her vagina pulsating rhythmically on his chin. She collapsed into the bed, feeling very satisfied as she caught her breath.
Jeff was excited and told Allie that she tasted wonderful. He now knew he was next, and his erection was quite noticeable. Allie got up, had Jeff stand up, and got down on her knees in front of him. She admired his erection and took note of the precum glistening at the tip. Allie then placed her mouth around him, moving her tongue all around the tip. She then took him into his mouth, causing him to moan with desire. Allie then began to massage his scrotum and testicles with her right hand as she began to move her mouth up and down his shaft. She then took her left hand, and reached down towards his taint. She then began to rub his perineum, the sensitive are between his testicles and rectum. Jeff began to move with her, clearly enjoying the mouth and two hands of stimulation. He gently ran his hands through her hair and told her how good she felt. She instantly felt Jeff get even harder in her mouth and begin to move involuntarily. She continued to grab his testicles in a cupping fashion, using her nails to gently scratch his sensitive scrotum. Allie kept sucking on Jeff, who was now as hard as he had ever been. With her vagina being off limits for the night, Allie took charge to make sure their passionate date night ended on a great note for Jeff. She used her tongue to stroke the bottom of Jeff’s penis, as she had almost the entire shaft in her mouth. The more she caressed his ball and rubbed his taint, the more Jeff went wild. He was now moving and thrusting gently in Allies mouth, thoroughly enjoying the range of sensations. Jeff was weak in his knees and told Allie he wanted to lie down. He got on his back on the bed, and Allie climbed on top in 69 type fashion. She then fully took him in her mouth, and used one hand to cup and rub his testicles. As he approached orgasm, he told Allie that he was about to come. She was holding her hips up above his face, but would occasionally dip her hips down so Jeff could smell and taste the wetness of her arousal.
Allie generally did not prefer him coming in her mouth, so he would always give warning so she could accept his semen in the location of her choice. Jeff, as he tapped on the top of her hips, told her I’m about to come. This made Allie really start moving her head so her mouth was going all up and down his shaft. She grabbed his testicles firmly in a grip. Jeff announced “I’m coming!” Allie then took the full length of him in her mouth, resting her open mouth at the base of his shaft. Jeff began to pulsate, feeling about 6 strong contractions as he finished. Likewise, Allie felt the contractions and gladly took his gift at the back of her throat. Jeff almost convulsed for several seconds as he finished, depositing his load as deep as possible in her throat. Upon finishing, he slowly withdrew and looked down at his lovely wife. She took a big swallow, completely consuming his larger than average load. Jeff was stunned and gently caressed her face, and telling her he love her. They then made ready for bed, both falling asleep soundly in a mutual bond.
Allie awoke the next morning feeling refreshed and loved. She looked lovingly at Jeff who was comfortable and sleeping in. She had taken the day off so there was no rush to get out of the house. Jeff worked from home and had a flexible schedule. She took delight in seeing him sleeping in, attributing it to her skill last night and the fact she must have drained all of his energy.
Allie picked out a cute outfit, and a modest bra and matching thong. She got in the shower, using a loofah to exfoliate her skin. Allie got a new razor, carefully shaving her armpits and legs. She then looked at her pubic hair, seeing that her nice landing strip needed just a little tidy up. Allie shaved everything off below the top of her vulva, which was mostly just a couple days or so of stubble. Allie then carefully manicured the strip of hair on her mons until it was perfect. Allie then took special care to wash her vulva, getting between each fold, and back to her bottom. Allie was not sure what the physical today would entail, but she wanted to be prepared in case she was asked to undress. Satisfied with her shaving and cleaning, she did one final rinse and then got out of the shower. She dried herself off and applied a lotion smelling of pear and eucalyptus all over her body. She then got dressed as it approached 9 o’clock.
She told Jeff she was going to her appointment, to which he said good luck and I love you. They kissed and he tapped her on the bottom as she left the bedside. Allie then stopped by for an iced latte before arriving in the doctors parking lot about 945am. Allie did a final check in the car mirror, and once satisfied with her appearance she went inside to check in.
Allie approached the desk, and the female receptionist had a big smile and a familiar voice. Allie said she was here for her 10 o’clock appointment and gave her name and date of birth. The clerk handed her two papers and a clipboard, and asked her to fill out the forms and return them. Allie took the papers, clipboard, and pen provided and returned to a seat to fill them out.
The first sheet was on basic demographics and insurance. Allie was able to fill out the form quickly, by obtaining her drivers license and health insurance card from her purse. The signature on the bottom indicated consent to treatment, agreement to pay any part of the bill not covered by insurance, and an authorization to release information from the visit to her insurance for billing. Allie completed this form in just a few moments. The next form was more specific to her family and medical history. She filled in the boxes as requested.
Both of her parents were still alive, no known cancers or long term diseases known. She takes no medication, and has no known allergies. When asked about surgeries, Allie filled in that she has had two. The first, when she was a teenager, was due to a cyst on her ovary. The second was that she had her tubes tied about 8 years prior. When asked about pregnancies, Allie filled in that she had been pregnant once and has a 18 year old daughter. When asked about sexual orientation, she checked the box for heterosexual, and number of partners in the last year as 1. Age of menarche, Allie wrote 13, and last menstrual period was on May 10. Any irregularities, no, and length between periods is about 30 days. She was able to check no on many of the other categories, such as diabetes, asthma, heart problems, STIs, UTIs, etc. Satisfied that she filled out the form completely, she returned it to the receptionist. The clerk then asked Allie to provide a urine sample. There was a nearby restroom, and Allie was instructed to select a speculum cup, write her name on it, provide a sample, seal with the cap provided, and set in the metal slide thru that directly links to the laboratory. Allie went into the restroom and grabbed a sample cup. She was able to provide about half a cup of urine, and did as instructed. She then grabbed some provided wet wipes, and thoroughly clraned her labia so no toilet paper or other remnants were present in case of an upcoming examination. Allie left the restroom and returned to her seat.
Within a few minutes, a nurse opened the door towards the exam rooms with a chart in hand and called Allies name. Allie stood and followed the nurse.
The nurse said welcome, and wanted to start with Allies height and weight. Allie stepped on the scale and was measured as 5’7” tall and 138 pounds. The nurse then asked Allie to sit in the chair provided. Next was vital signs. The nurse placed a pulse oximeter on Allies finger, and an automatic blood pressure cuff on her left upper arm. Pulse 68, oxygen saturation 99%, blood pressure 112/74. The nurse placed a temporal thermometer to Allies forehead, measuring a temperature of 98.2*. All vital signs are perfectly normal the nurse told Allie. As the vitals finished up, the nurse began to ask questions and fill out the chart.
What is your reason for the visit today?
I haven’t been to the doctor in about 8 years, and figured I should probably schedule an appointment.
Ok great, do you have any specific complaints?
Not really, but I have been itching really bad on my scalp and persistent dandruff. I also have been having pain in both my wrists. She explained that her job at work requires a lot of typing, so by the end of the week her wrists both hurt.
No problem at all, we will look at both of those. Do you have any significant medical history?
Not really. I did have my left ovary taken out when I was 15 for a cyst. I also got my tubes tied in 2011.
Ok… any other surgeries?
No.
Any heart, lung problems, blood pressure, etc.?
No
Do you take any medication currently?
No, just ibuprofen and Sudafed as needed.
Any allergies to medication?
None that I know of.
Do you know the first day of your last menstrual period?
It was about 2 weeks ago…… I would say May 10 as she confirmed it with the app I her phone.
Anything else you would like me to tell the doctor before the exam. Not that I can think of, Allie replied.
The nurse now said that as part of the annual physical, they like to do bloodwork. She used a bunch of terms that Allie didn’t understand, but she was trusting that the nurse knew what needed to be tested. Allie stated that was fine, and offered out her left arm. The nurse got everything ready, tied a tourniquet around her upper arm, and skillfully drew 4 small vails of blood. Allie barely felt the needle at all, and was then directed by the nurse to hold pressure for a few moments. Allie secured the cotton ball by bending her arm together. Within a minute she checked, and the bleeding was stopped with only a tiny drop on the cotton ball.
Ok, we are going to go to room 5. The doctor will come talk with you in just a few minutes. Thank you, Allie replied.
Allie was sitting on the exam table, looking through Instagram on her phone. She was nervous since she hadn’t been to the doctor in years, but tried to keep her mind busy. At least she was still dressed. She remembered during her pregnancy exams, she always had to change before the doctor even came in and everything felt so rushed. This office felt different, which calmed her nerves. She had joked with Laura once that it seemed like her OB doctor refused to even talk to her if she had a stitch of clothing on. She also remembered that her OB, despite being female, was rough in her exams. In her postpartum 6 week visit, Allie remembered the doctor pushing her still sore uterus hard enough to make her gasp. The doctor seemed to lack any empathy and just “went through the motions.” This was part of the reason she has avoided these appointments for so long. She only made this appointment on Laura’s advice that this doctor was gentle and caring.
A short time later she heard three knocks on the door, and replied come in. I guess we are doing this, no turning back Allie thought in her head. Dr. Smith was an attractive lady, in her mid 40s. She had a genuine smile and seemed very pleasant. She was wearing navy blue scrubs, well-fitted to her athletic frame, and was wearing a white lab coat. She was wearing fashionable glasses and had a gleaming white smile. The doctor welcomed Allie. Hello, I’m Dr. Smith, it’s very nice to meet you, offering her hand for a friendly handshake. Allie shook her hand, and noticed the Dr’s soft skin and easy touch. What brings you in, the doctor asks.
Well, I haven’t been to the doctor in about 8 years and have a few nagging things. So I figured I would make an appointment and make my health a priority again. I have a very busy life and have been neglecting myself, and I want to change that.
Dr. Smith was not judging in any way, and replied that she was glad she made the appointment and was happy to help. The Dr asked what are the nagging issues. Allie replied first that she keeps having issues in her scalp, saying it is itchy and painful in spots. The doctor looked and was able to immediately know what was wrong. Dermatitis was the diagnosis, the doctor confidently said. It is very common and easily cured with a topical steroid treatment. If you apply it twice a day, it should go away in 1-2 weeks. Great, Allie replied. Allie seemed less nervous now that the doctors care and knowledge were evident.
What is next, asked the doctor. Allie motioned towards her wrists by lifting up her arms. She said that they have been hurting on and off for about a year. The doctor asked if she had injured them. Allie said she couldn’t think of anything, but that it is especially painful by the end of the workweek. Dr Smith took hold of Allie’s hands, and then she began to gently press in several areas. The Dr did some range of motion testing. The doctor said that this appears to be a case of carpal tunnel syndrome. The doctor showed Allie several ways to stretch and retrieved a paper handout from a file nearby. She told Allie to do the stretches about every hour while at work, and they would only take 30 seconds or so. Also I will give you 2 braces that you can wear as needed during the evenings and weekends. It will give support and should help get those nerves to heal. Dr Smith said those measures should help, but if it continues she would give her a referral to a hand specialist at her physical next year. Allie nodded and understood.
Anything else you want me to look at, but Allie said no and that other than those 2 things, she feels pretty healthy. The doctor said good, we will continue then.
Do you have any problems with your head or neck, blurry vision, headaches, etc?
No, Allie replied.
Do you have any problems with your chest, such as chest pain or shortness of breath?
No, none at all.
Great any problems with your abdomen, such as pain or discomfort?
No, Allie said.
Wow, you’re making this really easy the doctor said. Any problems with your arms or legs, such as pain or numbness other than what we already talked about. Allie replied no. The doctor was happy that the questioning was going so easily. Lastly, Dr Smith focused her questions on the reproductive area.
Dr. Smith asked about Allies periods. They are relatively normal was the reply. How many pads or tampons do you use per day? Allie replied that she actually uses a menstrual cup, and it only takes two per day. Allie explained it is one in the morning, and one before bed, and that is all she needs. The doctor asked if she was sexually active. Allie replied yes. Any pain or bleeding with intercourse? No. Do you have any abnormal discharge? Allie replied no.
Do you have any concerns about STIs that we need to be worried about or need testing? Allie stated no, she has been in a monogamous relationship for a period of over 10 years and doesn’t have any concerns. The doctor always worded this carefully, not wanting to come off as making assumptions or being judgmental.
I know you have your tubes tied, so birth control is probably something you probably don’t think about much the Dr said. But I still like to offer options, if even for irregular or heavy periods. Do you want me to go over any of that? Allie thanked her and said she thankfully didn’t have any of those issues.
Great replied the doctor. Any problems with upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, etc. Allie replied no, none at all.
Dr Smith then began to explain the exam today. She told Allie she would like to do a full head to toe physical exam. This would include listening to her heart and lungs, an abdominal examination, and a pelvic examination. Meanwhile the lab is currently running your urine and bloodwork. Allie stated that all sounded fine with her.
I would suggest today we do a complete breast exam and do a Pap smear. Even though you are at low risk, the Pap is a simple screening and your last one was about 9 years ago. Allie stated that was fine, and she did acknowledge that she was long over due. Dr Smith then said the Pap smear would involve a speculum exam, and shouldn’t be painful at all. Allie nodded her head. The doctor said then after getting the Pap sample, she would like to do a bimanual examination. Dr Smith said this involves using two gloved fingers inside the vagina, and the other hand on top of her abdomen. Dr smith explained this would allow her to feel Allies cervix, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Allie was happy that the doctor was explaining everything so thoroughly and said that was fine.
Dr Smith then said that since Allie is now 40, she suggests 2 more tests. The first is to schedule a mammogram at the imaging department which is generally good for five years. The second recommended test is a rectovaginal exam as part of the pelvic. Dr Smith said this test involves one finger in the vagina, and another lubricated finger in the rectum. Dr Smith explained this allows her to check the membrane between the vagina and rectum, fully check the back of the reproductive organs, and to check for any blood not visible to the naked eye.
Does all of that sound ok to you? She told the Dr that her friend Laura had just got a mammogram and said it was no big deal at all. Dr Smith said she just got hers last year, and confirmed it was quick and easy.
Allie then told the doctor she has never had that last part of the pelvic exam before though. The doctor assured her she would be very gentle and it would just take a few seconds. She said it is recommended starting at age 40, and yields a much better examination of the pelvis and reproductive organs. Allie thanked the doctor for explaining it all so well, and consented to everything Dr Smith recommended.
The doctor then stood up and reached in a nearby cabinet, She got a blue and white cloth hospital gown and a white sheet, and handed them to Allie. Dr. Smith told Allie to please remove all of her clothing, put on the gown with the opening to the front for the breast exam, and place the sheet over her lap to cover her legs and pelvis. Dr Smith said she would step out, get her assistant, and then be back in for the exam. Allie thanked her, and began to do as asked as the doctor stepped out.
Allie took off her shirt and bra, and slid the gown on through her arms. She thought of her modesty in case someone came in prematurely, but then her rational brain told her the doctor was about to see everything she had anyway. She still was shy and faced away from the door just in case. She then proceeded by sliding off her pants. She took a deep breath as she grabbed the waistline of her tan thong underwear and slid it fully down and off. Allie stacked the clothing on a nearby chair and pulled the gown fully around her.
Allie looked down for one final check, looking for any stray bits of tissue or excess discharge. She was thankful she had taken special care in the shower this morning to make everything perfect. But even just providing the urine sample and any discharge since showering was still a concern. Allie saw a box of baby wipes on the counter. She figured another wipe would not hurt anything. She also didn’t know until just now that her bottom was a part of the exam. So, she grabbed two wipes. She used the first to carefully wipe between all her folds and over her vaginal opening. She used the second to assure her backside was completely wiped up. Looking at the wipes, they were both still perfectly clean but Allie was self-conscious about her cleanliness. She knew she was about to be on display and examined in her most sensitive of areas. Satisfied that she was as clean as she was going to get, Allie sat on the exam table. The paper crinkled as she adjusted, and she spread the white sheet over her waist and upper legs.
Now the waiting game she thought. She grabbed her phone and sent Jeff a quick text. I’m about to see the doctor. She is doing a full pelvic, so I’m glad we withheld last night. 😃. They took 4 vials of blood and I gave a urine sample. All changed into a gown, waiting. You should take me out to a nice lunch after what I’m about to go through! Love ya. Allie…. Jeff quickly replied