Why isn't sedation used during gyn exams?

Ok, so a lot of females (including myself) are nervous or even afraid of getting gyn exams/pap smears. I was just wondering why mild sedation such as laughing gas can't be used to make this procedure more bearable? I mean, if it is used for dental procedures, why can't gynecologists use it also? And if another woman is required to be in the examining room if the gynecologist is male, I don't see any ethical problems with administering some kind of sedative during the procedure. So what is the problem? How much longer do women have to suffer before something is done about this?

Why isn't sedation used during gyn exams?
Being afraid of exams is pretty common. In fact the dr I was seeing the other day said how a woman walked out because she thought he was a woman and she couldn't face a man doing the exam. I don't like to go to men obgyns, but I am going to one now.





I think that your ideas make sense. You also might want to try self hypnosis - picture yourself somewhere else.





Best wishes.
Reply:WOW! I never thought anybody would be THAT nervous about a simple exam like that. And I am a woman.





No sarcasm intended, but if you're that afraid, maybe see a counselor?
Reply:i was afraid at first. but i had a female obgyn and it didn't hurt a bit. i can't believe i'd made such a big deal about it.
Reply:Fear and nervousness are psychological issues. There is no medical justification for sedation during this exam. Besides, patient participation is required. The majority of females do not "suffer" during pelvics.
Reply:Because they are not painfull, suck it up.

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