Gyno Exam: Rachel Steele -

“Okay,” she whispered. “Now.”

Rachel hung up and looked at the succulent. She didn’t know anything for certain yet. But she knew one thing: she had faced the room she’d been running from for three years. And because she had, she now had a chance—a real chance—to catch something early. Rachel Steele - Gyno Exam

A soft knock made her jump.

Her brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. She pressed again, slightly deeper, on the lower left side. “Okay,” she whispered

Dr. Vance nodded slowly. “I’m sorry that happened to you. That’s not how this should feel. My only rule today is that you are in charge. We stop when you say stop. We talk through everything before I do it. Understood?” But she knew one thing: she had faced

“There’s your uterus,” Dr. Vance pointed. “Looks normal. And there’s your right ovary—see the little black circles? Those are follicles. Healthy.”

“Okay, Rachel,” Dr. Vance said, pulling on her gloves. “I’m going to lower the lights a bit. The overhead light is bright, but it helps me see. You can keep your eyes on the ceiling or on the plant. Your choice. Feet in the stirrups when you’re ready.”