Do internal exams hurt?

Question

I'm 36 weeks along and I know my dr is going to start doing internal exams soon. Do they hurt?

Answer 1

I think it really depends on the doctor, and also how relaxed you are. For me, they were extremely painful, but I would always tense up... I've heard the more relaxed you are the easier it is. Either way, it's not a long process, so easy enough to get through :-) You're getting near the end... good luck with everything!

Answer 2

Internal exams do not hurt. You will feel pressure and a twinge of pain, but nothing bad. Your dr will not be using any instruments for them, just his/her hand so no need to worry. Also, be prepared for some bleeding afterwards. It is normal and very common to have some spotting after an internal exam.  

Answer 3

I found them to be more uncomfortable then painful

Answer 4

No not really. I had one done at 28 weeks (had some bleeding) It was only uncomfortable because my cervix was still up high and it was hard for her to get too.  

Answer 5

They can be a little painful when checking your cirvix. and you my sopt a little so remember to bring a panty liner.

good luck and congrats.

Answer 6

They didn't hurt for me. Occasionally they'd be slightly uncomfortable, but I wouldn't say painful. It depends how easy it is for the doctor to feel your cervix. My doctor always did it very easily, but one time I was in the hospital and the nurse was apparently having issues because it was much more uncomfortable when she did it. But that was at 6 months so my cervix was still high and harder to get to. By the time I was having them done for 3rd trimester, they were no biggie.

Answer 7

their are not comfortable.

but not excruciating either.

Answer 8

I shouldn't think they are massively painful, but given what they are doing I'd say it will be uncomfortable and a little painful. Nothing major though.

Answer 9

a little if the doctors hand's are big and the doctors ruff  

Answer 10

Me and my sister-in-law both had the same dr. and were due 3 months apart, I was due first. She went with me to get checked right at 40 wks and I swear I was going to die.....I joked that I could taste what she had for lunch earlier in the day. Anyway my next pregnancy I had a different dr. and she was very gentle. My sister-in-law actually had to see her for one appt. and joked she now knew why I was staying with this dr. instead of going back to the other. They were both good drs. but the first gal just had some monstrous hands. lol