Recent Exam Experience

So I have been having some minor bleeding from my rectal area. Nothing major, and I have pretty sensitive skin so sweat and other things get me very irritated down there. But given that the bleeding was fairly prominent I decided to get it checked out. I had seen this doctor, an anal rectal surgeon, before. I had a case of HPV warts on my rectum about 7 years ago. Caught the virus from my wife. Anyway. I went to the appointment and went into his office talked about my symptoms. He told me that he recommended a colonoscopy because I was adopted and had no family history, so even though I am not 50, the bleeding indicated the need. He said I will perform one procedure on you today, I want to take a swab of your anus. I was a little nervous.

He led me into the exam room. He told me to pull my pants and underwear down and kneel on the exam table rests. once exposed I did as he said. The exam table raised and put me in a very prone position. I have to admit, I started to get aroused. Once in position, I felt him separate my cheeks and insert the swab. Arousal did not last long as the procedure did hurt a little and lasted much longer than I would have thought. Due to the skin irritation and in an effort to keep clean, I have started shaving the hair in between my ass cheeks. I was wondering if he noticed this an what he might think of me for doing that.

Now I have to schedule the colonoscopy, I pretty much figured this was coming. I am waiting to hear back about the results from the anal culture. Does anyone know what they are testing for? Also when you have the colonoscopy I have heard they give you anesthesia that makes you forget what happens during the procedure but does not knock you out. I am wondering, will I be awake and maybe even uncomfortable or in pain and just not remember it? I don't like the idea of not being able to remember what happens. Is this true? Also, I assume that you are totally naked under a gown for a colonoscopy, is this correct? I am sure it won't last long, but do people get aroused during these procedures? Is their arousal obvious to the medical folks?

I've had 3 colonoscopies, starting from when I was almost 39, so from experience i can tell you:

You can leave your top on under your gown. They only need the bottom half of you exposed.

They are testing for polyps. If they find them, they will extract them from you during the colonoscopy & they will be tested to see if they are malignant or benign.

I was given anesthesia & knocked out. Afterwards, they offer you something to drink & you will be farting out all the air that's in your colon. They assure you it's natural & not to worry about doing it, especially because it can create some funky noises.

Some folks insist on being awake during it. I never have.

Having to undergo a prep to clean yourself out the day before, I don't think you'll be in a condition to show arousal when you have your colonoscopy. Although I could be wrong. i don't think they'd be able to see anything since you're rolled to your side & that the front of you will still probably remain covered by the gown anyway. Again, i could be wrong if they move your body around.

I got rid of a lot of hair between my ass cheeks to make the area easier to clean, & to minimize & avoid dingle berries that could get caught up in the hairs. I think observing that you shaved there is the least of your worries, although that could contribute to the irritation.

Thanks for the information and I appreciate your experience. I welcome other to comment or fill in the blanks.

Shaving the hair, has helped with the irritation and the doctor did give me some cream that has worked also.