Having my first exam ftm

Hi mommies and daddies. i’m currently extremely nervous because i’m having my first gyno exam soon. i’m a trans man and idk what to expect. i’m worried its gonna hurt. i dont wanna show my privates.

Hi dentfetteeth

First of all, you have to know that a gyno exam is not an ordinary medical exam but it is not at all an awfull and painful exam. If your body has changed into a female body, it is quite natural you will have to pass at some periods of your life a gyno exam. This kind of exam is not at all physically painful; just painful for your pride and modesty, but you will have to complain with it. Now you have a female body, you have to assume it and be pride about it. No shame to have.

Your pratician will probably check your breasts and your genital area, to ensure everything is allright.

For you, the real question to ask to yourself is: Is it important for my health to go to this exam? if you thing it is an important thing, you have to go and nothing else matters.

I hope that you did your research to find a medical practice that will offer kind and nonjudgmental care. The exam and what it involves should be explained and might vary depending on the extent of your transition. Either way, a sensitive doctor should be able to put your worries at ease and conduct the exam in an efficient manner. All the best.

I totally get it. Here’s what to expect; They will have you undress and put on a gown. They will have you lower the top and check your chest. There will be some touching. They will ask you to scoot your bottom to the end of the table and put your feet in the stirrups. They will want you to drop your knees apart as far as you can. they will have a look at the outside and then put in a speculum and swab for samples. This part can cause a little cramping. Sometimes they will feel with a finger inside too.

Ask if you can get an anxiety pill prescribed for that day. Ask for a small speculum. Take deep breaths. The most important thing is staying relaxed.

You got this! Let me know if you want to talk any more about it 🙂