An annual exam can be routine and still feel exposed. What you wear is one thing you can decide before you walk in.
Before You Go
- Wear clothing that is easy to take off and put back on.
- A separate top and bottom can make it simpler to undress only what the exam requires.
- Ask when you book whether you may wear your own gown. Your care team knows what the visit will require.
Bringing Your Own Gown
- The GIV Classic is the familiar back-closing form, with magnets or snaps in place of ties and overlapping panels that reduce the gap.
- The GIV Forward opens at the front, so the care team can open one fastener at a time while your back stays covered.
- The GIV Duo has separate chest and abdominal windows that open partly or fully, guided by your provider.
- The GIV SOLO Shirt has a chest window for a breast exam, and your lower-body clothing stays on.
Here is how to ask about bringing your own gown. You can also shop women's health patient gowns.
