Trans & worried about upcoming gyno app
I'm a queer trans guy who started T last year. I haven't had a lot of changes yet, but I've had some. I've avoided the gyno for years, and I finally made an appointment for an exam. It's on Thursday, and I'm really nervous. Thinking about the exam gives me dysphoria. I'm really not looking forward to being looked at and prodded. I'm also worried I'll experience transphobia while there. I'm hoping it won't be as bad as my anxiety-ridden brain is thinking, but I'm still really nervous about the whole thing. I really wish I didn't need to go, but I know how important appointments like this can be for prevention and early detection of things. This is definitely one of the worse things about being trans...
@orangeLychee9466
Gyno appointments are anxiety-inducing, period, in my book, so although I can't specifically say "I know what you're going through" I experience a lot of the same feelings when I make that appointment. I can tell you that I have a great one now who knows I'm nervous and she takes a little extra time to explain what's happening and is really gentle and kind. I hope you find a provider who will do the same.
