10 TIPS for going to the OBGYN as a trauma survivor | Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

If you are a survivor of trauma or have struggled going to the OBGYN in the past, this video is here to help make your healthcare visits easier. Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, board-certified OBGYN, lists 10 tips to help address your concerns and ease anxiety.

Content warning: This video discusses sexual trauma/abuse

0:00 Intro
1:31 Pick a provider you trust
2:00 Make an appointment to just talk
2:53 Prep for your appointment
4:00 Bring a support person
4:58 Share what you're willing
5:23 Let us know what works
6:53 Stop means stop
7:57 Write things down
9:06 Give yourself grace
9:49 Celebrate!
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REFERENCES and RESOURCES to go deeper:

1. When a pelvic exam is traumatic. Harvard Health Blog. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/when-a-pelvic-exam-is-traumatic-2019012915863

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