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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:68--> | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== <!--T:68--> | ||
Any women's clinic will perform gynaecological exams (Pap smears and STI testing), though it is good to be aware that most gynaecologists in Japan are male. Furthermore, it is common practice for exams to be performed with the doctor behind a modesty sheet that lies over the patient's stomach, so it is common not to see the doctor at all during the procedure and only meet them afterward when you meet to discuss results. Many doctors also will use an ultrasound wand with a camera on it to view the patient's reproductive organs, and some will even show you live during the procedure. With all this said, the vast majority of clinics are clean, professional and very friendly, so while the procedure can be different from what many non-Japanese people are used to, the staff are invested in making the patients feel comfortable, so be sure to discuss any concerns with the staff before beginning. | |||
===Costs=== <!--T:69--> | ===Costs=== <!--T:69--> | ||