When STD are not treated, they can prevent a woman from ever having children. Find changes in the cells of your cervix which could lead to cancer later in life. It is important to find these changes early and get treatment. I'm nervous about my first pelvic exam. You are not alone.
Most women feel nervous and embarrassed about their first pelvic exam.
You have probably always thought of your genital area as personal and private. It can feel very strange to have someone looking there. Doctors do a lot of women's first pelvic exams. They know you might be feeling scared or embarrassed. If the doctor knows this is your first pelvic exam, he or she will take extra care to make it a comfortable experience.