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[tabaqui]

I swore these off, but who could resist Bettie??
Nobody, of course.
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Re: Stunt Pelvis

[paperk8.livejournal.com]

Yay! Vocal woman. I <3 you. Be vocal before the pain though, if you can (see below) and a good gyno may be able to avoid some of that proddy stuff.
This may be more than you want to know but here are some ideas:
If your vaginal canal is that short they should really be trying/using a pediatric speculum (shorter and more narrow bills). This only works in certain scenarios, but I'd rather see an attempt made with that then to be bashing into you all the time.
Ask them to do the bimanual (where they insert fingers and check for cervical placement and ovaries) first, so that they'll have a better idea of your anatomy before they go in blindly (which is pretty much the deal) with the speculum. The bimanual is often done following the speculum exam, for various reasons, but that isn't a pat rule, and as long as they don't use lube for it (which might be a tad uncomfortable), it shouldn't make a difference.
Also, if right after the insertion of the speculum you don't feel pressure and a little stretching, they may not be pulling down (toward the floor) enough, which is often why they start moving around and looking for the os. The pull down is essential (to get the right placement before opening the bills) for visualization of the os, and thus sample taking.
If you have a tilted cervix, as well as a short canal, then some shifting may be necessary. But if you can figure that out (gently, hopefully) and remember to tell each new doctor you may cut some of the search and seizure off at the pass. The more you know...
Ask for a mirror - it might give you a better idea of what's going on and is more likely to make them take their time and be a little more cautious, because you're watching. If the light is right you can even get to see the os, which is pretty cool if you're not squeamish. Mucus is weird the first time you see it. Is that TMI?
Wow. I retained A LOT. *struts*
*winks* Hope it helps.

Re: Stunt Pelvis

[tabaqui]

Damn, all good stuff!
Have to go back and review when i go in for my next pelvic. Which, really, should be as soon as i'm done 'being a woman' 'cause...it's that time.
:)
Thanks so much!