Thread: First visit to gyno. Tips pls!

I'm not sure what to tell you about the first part of your post. A doctor will be the best person to ask.
To find a good GYNO, I've always just asked my girlfriends/ family who they go to and if they like their doctor. Or your primary doctor should be able to recommend someone good. I personally would rather have a female doctor, but I know they can be harder to get into to see.
When you do get an appointment the nurse will take your vitals and ask about your health. Then the doctor will come and go over why you're there and then should perform a pap-smear, which you should be doing yearly if you are sexually active. You should let the doctor know your past experience with the pill and ask if there are any other alternative contraceptives and the side effects of each. From there they should give you a few options that will comfortably work for you and your body. And don't forget that if you start using one and you don't like it or the side effects, you can always go back to the doctor until you find one you like.

The most important thing is to relax, remember they see vaginas all day long and that's what they chose to speciailise in so it's no big deal for them at all. For them it's like a physio looking at a knee or a dentist looking at teeth, just something they see day in and day out so you won't have anything they haven't seen before, countless times! Once you've been you'll realise it's not a big deal and us women just get used to going. You'll be fine!