szavala

I think it all depends on how educated they are about PCOS.

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Loongirl

The only comment I ever had was a female doc (before I went to an actual ob/gyn) for a pap (she was a gp) and asked if the bumps were from shaving. And when I told her yes she asked what I thought of going bare. She told me some of her friends did it and said they liked it but she wanted an opinion from someone who wasn't a friend.

KellyLeigh

I have been shaving and/or waxing for quite some time, and I have NEVER had a doctor ask me as to why. As a matter of fact, being I am so close to the end of my pregnancy, I can't shave (cause I can't see, LOL.) and I have had dh take care of it because it is embarrassing to me to have stubble/hair. Best of luck....but I can't imagine why they would ask, unless there is an issue.

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LoLo32382

I always shave all the way, especially before going to the gyno. I've never been asked about it. I'd give my doc a hard time if he couldn't tell razor bumps from diseases. My last pap was on Halloween and I wrote "Boo!" on my inner thigh and told him next year I'll figure out a costume. It helps to have a sense of humor about the whole affair! =)

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Blood clots have prevented us from TTC. Shooting for better health and will start trying by '09...maybe my body will be ready!

Met XR 1500 mg
Coumadin 7 mg
Phenergan 25 mg PRN
Prevacid 30 mg
Xanax 1mg PRN
Tramadol 50mg PRN
Spiro 200mg (afraid to start)

Battling severe anemia, etc. ...blah

mahjab

HS = Hidradenitis suppurativa. There's a thread on this in the skin problems section.

I wouldn't be comfortable going to a male gyno anyway.

Melvin'sWifey

I've gone to quite a few gynos and have gone completely shaved, partially shaved, and just a regular, um, bush and nobody has ever said anything. It's just hair, it doesn't have anything to do with what is inside of your vagina, which is typically what they are looking at anyways!! Don't be nervous, just show up how you feel comfortable and you'll be fine!

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TTC March 2006, DX PCOS Sept 2006
MET 1500mg since March 2008
Prenatals
HSG March 2008 - Good S/A - Good
CLOMID 1 50mg April08 = 2 Follies 24&33mm O'd (cd26),
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CLOMID 2 100mg May08 = 2 Follies 22mm, Trigger (cd17) very strong O, then,
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CLOMID 3 150mg June08, (cd12) no follies.. letting nature take it's course. O'd (cd19) according to fertilityfriend, in the 2ww?!?!


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tukeetukee

ughhh.. ok so NEW QUESTION. Will he do a pap if i'm having AF? I just started... TOTALLY UNPLANNED. I don't even know if I need one.. my last one was in 3/07, and i'm going to him to discuss going on a different BCP.. I didn't know if a pelvic was standard procedure after several months on BCP or whatever, which is why I was asking about bumps. But will he even do a pelvic/pap if i'm bleeding?

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soulfulqween

Yup you need one tukee...every year especially with the issues that we pcosers have.

He will still do it...I can't tell you how many times that same thing has happened to me...I've had internals and everything with AF.

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YellowButterfly

I cant' shave mine although DH would love it. I have too many stretch marks from the kids and they are really big too. I don't think any Dr should tell you how to take care of yourself unless it's going to hurt you.

Melvin'sWifey

About having a pap on AF... it actually all depends on your Dr and what you are going for. If they are doing any testing... usually they won't do it on AF because it can interfere with the testing. But if they are just going in for a general look around then they might do it. I've been asked to reschedule many times because an unexpected AF came. I'd call first so you don't waste your time just in case.

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TTC March 2006, DX PCOS Sept 2006
MET 1500mg since March 2008
Prenatals
HSG March 2008 - Good S/A - Good
CLOMID 1 50mg April08 = 2 Follies 24&33mm O'd (cd26),
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AF (cd40)
CLOMID 2 100mg May08 = 2 Follies 22mm, Trigger (cd17) very strong O, then,
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CLOMID 3 150mg June08, (cd12) no follies.. letting nature take it's course. O'd (cd19) according to fertilityfriend, in the 2ww?!?!


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tukeetukee

well ill be going anyway to get a new BCP, so it won't be a waste of time. I just didn't know if he might want to throw in a pap smear/pelvic exam just for kicks. Last time I was there, he got me nekkid to look at some varicose veins I have down there, and he said "everything looks good" and that's all.. but I didn't know if he would want to do the whole work up or if he would just give me the new scrip for the BCP...

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soulfulqween

If you haven't had one in a year chances are he'll want to do one before writing the prescription.

They can do tests during AF...which can skew the results...maybe...just let them know

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momoftwins

Ok, as far as the bumps. After you shave, put some neosporin on it. That takes away any razor burn you would get. My OB-GYN has never said anything about my bareness at all. I think most doctors are professionals and realize not to ask.