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pap smear and birth control
| Thu, 10-28-2004 - 9:16am |
Ok ladies,
I am 20 years old and i am going for my first pap smear, i am a little nervous. Currently i am on birth control from planned parenthood. My question is do you think that the gyno that is performing my test will be able to prescribe birth control for me so i dont have to get it at planned parent hood anymore?
please let me know
thanks a bunch
I am 20 years old and i am going for my first pap smear, i am a little nervous. Currently i am on birth control from planned parenthood. My question is do you think that the gyno that is performing my test will be able to prescribe birth control for me so i dont have to get it at planned parent hood anymore?
please let me know
thanks a bunch

I can completely understand why you'd be nervous, it's perfectly natural, but you should know that the gyno is a doctor who specializes in this field. They are prepared to answer any questions you might have about birth control, women's health, babies, and the list goes on.
Be prepared for not only your pap smear but also a breast exam to check for lumps. When you get to the office they will probably make you (for lack of better terms) pee in a cup to verify you aren't pregnant, make you possibly take a blood test, will weigh you, check blood pressure and etc. You should know the first day of your last period, the name of the birth control you are currently on, and, perhaps, have a list of questions or concerns you have.
Hope that answers your question.