Скачать или смотреть Understanding Trauma Reactions During Gynecologic Exams

For many, a routine gynecologic exam can trigger powerful and overwhelming physical and emotional reactions. If you've ever felt frozen, panicked, or dissociated during a pelvic exam, you're not alone. This is often a trauma reaction, and it's a valid, biological response. This video is dedicated to explaining these reactions, helping you feel validated and empowered to seek care that truly honors your experience.

Join Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh, a board-certified Advanced Practice Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist specializing in sexual dysfunction, as he hosts a deeply compassionate and crucial conversation with Dr. Traci Kurtzer, a highly respected OB/GYN and a leading expert in sexual pain and trauma-informed care.

In this essential discussion, Dr. Kurtzer breaks down the complex link between past trauma and physical reactions during medical exams, explaining:

What is a Trauma Reaction? Understanding the body's involuntary "fight, flight, or freeze" response and how it can be triggered in a clinical setting.

The Body Remembers: Exploring how past traumatic events, even those from years ago, can be stored in the body and affect your present experience.

Why it Happens During Exams: The specific triggers of a gynecologic exam—vulnerability, loss of control, and physical touch—that can activate a trauma response.

Recognizing Your Reactions: Identifying common signs like tensing up, feeling detached, panic attacks, or even a sudden feeling of dread.

The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care: How a healthcare provider who understands trauma can make a profound difference in your comfort and safety.

Taking Back Control: Practical strategies you can use to advocate for yourself, including communicating your history, setting boundaries, and using grounding techniques.

Building Trust: The importance of finding a provider who is willing to move at your pace and prioritize your emotional and physical safety above all else.

This video is not just for patients; it's a powerful tool for healthcare providers seeking to offer more empathetic and effective care. Dr. Albaugh guides the conversation with his signature sensitivity, creating a safe and validating space for this vital topic.

Empower yourself with this knowledge and learn to navigate your healthcare journey with confidence and agency.

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