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Old 28-06-2011, 05:05 PM   #7
BridgesAndBalloons
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I've had the physical exam when I had the STI test. I explained why I was there and the doctor, who was male so I was very nervous, was really reassuring. He made it as quick as he could and it was over in a few minutes. He just used a speculum (which can be scary) and took some swabs then it was over. There was some pain but I was in some pain before because of what had happened so it wasn't the exam that did it. Then I just had blood taken and gave a urine sample.

I called an automated results line to get my results two weeks after. I think if there is anything wrong they'd ask you to go back for treatment, but I'm not sure on that as my results were all negative.

You shouldn't feel like a fool for being emotional, it's perfectly understandable to feel emotional. Maybe you could call the clinic/hospital before hand and explain your situation, they might be able to reassure you more?





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