Cleaning up the rectum before a gynecological examination

It seems commonly advised to have a bowel movement prior to getting a rectal exam; in fact, on instructions in glycerin suppositories packaging, preparation for examination is mentioned as a reason to use this medicine. For her two childbirths, my wife was advised to use a glycerin suppository and have a bowel movement prior to leaving home for the maternity ward.

Some gynecologists do rectal exams (I don't know why some do and some don't, or if it depends on some parameters of the woman under examination).

I was thus wondering if the ladies out there prepare themselves for going to the gynecologist, e.g. by at least having a bowel movement, or even using a suppository or enema.

(Even if not getting a rectal exam, one may wish to have an empty rectum before a vaginal examination. I've read a midwife mentioning that waste in the rectum is easily felt.)

Forgive my ignorance but what is your question?

Hey ddell2 how are you

Breaking it down quick, he asks if some ladies specifically go to poop before going to the gynecologist

I always do an enema before going to see the gynecologists. I always had a rectal exam when I went. When I had my son labor came too fast.

I always do an enema before going to see the gynecologists. I always had a rectal exam when I went. When I had my son labor came too fast.

You do an enema before you go to McDonalds! What else is new!

Can't remember where I read this, but in my old med books, I have seen several times that the Doc required a "thorough enema" before an exam. That apparently went out of fashion, but I'd volunteer to give them, & make certain they ARE "VERY thorough..."

Can't remember where I read this, but in my old med books, I have seen several times that the Doc required a "thorough enema" before an exam. That apparently went out of fashion, but I'd volunteer to give them, & make certain they ARE "VERY thorough..."

Yes, unfortunately for us, enemas are much out of favor with the medical community. I would say they probably order the stuff you drink before they order an enema.

While her doctor has never prescribed an enema, MrsFn likes me to administer an enema session to her the night before her gynecologist appointments.

For the last five years, after we added enemas to our sexploration, MrsFn has scheduled her gyno appointments on a Monday morning. This is to allow us plenty of time for a sensual enema session on the Sunday night before.

She says it just makes her feel clean and fresh for the appointment the next day.

Fn

Im pretty sure the last time I had an enema was in preparation for giving birth to my first. This was 38 years ago and I was in the ‘charity’ ward so a lot of the practices were pretty old fashioned. They shaved me too. It’s pretty likely the reason I haven’t had an enema since. It wasn’t at all enjoyable.

None of my other births included enema or shaving.

I haven’t had a rectal in a long while. I don’t have any particular pre-physical bowel prep other than washing my ass before I go.

Ddell: The question is whether ladies take precautions such as at least having a bowel movement prior to a gyn exam, especially if they suspect the gynecologist would want to do a rectal exam.

Secondary question: has it happened that the doctor announced he or she would be doing a rectal and you had to say that maybe you should then have a quick trip to the loo?