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Is this part of the check up?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 07:33

I went for a breast check up recently to my lady doctor and had a rather painful experience. At the end of the check up, she checked the 'sensitive area' in a way that I had tears in my eyes. I've never came across that before with other doctor, just this time. Did any of you had similar experience, is that 'normal'. I know that they have to look for 'discharge' of some sort however, I was shocked by the intensity of her 'squeeze', so to speak.
Thank you.

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EW GURU
Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 15:30
Yes - if you think she was too heavy handed, maybe see someone else in future, esp. if you voiced your discomfort. My breast exam and ultrasound didn't hurt at all...but I was surprised that it was a male doc. Doesn't really make any odds to me, as they've seen countless boobs before, but I wondered if it was just because I was western? (I imagine Muslim ladies would not feel comfortable with a male doctor for a breast exam/gynae exam, but maybe I'm wrong!?). Also sometimes it's just the manner of the doctor - some are not as gentle as others and are very ''matter of fact'' - my gynae being a case in point - I wouldn't like her to deliver my baby!! <em>edited by chizz on 20/07/2011</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 08:05
Hi Cyclone T, Thank you for your reply. My discomfort was hard not to notice as I've voiced it as well. No apology given by the doctor. Nipples are sensitive area however, that was just tad too much.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 07:51
In my experience a breast examination should not hurt but without knowing exactly what she did it is hard to know if she was unnecessarily rough or if you are very sensitive in the breast area. If you have had other examinations that have not caused discomfort it may be that she squeezed too hard. Did you let her know at the time? If yes, and she did not apologise I would be looking elsewhere for health care.
 
 

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