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Re: Trip to the OB-GYNFrom: Sara (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 27 Mar 2001 18:10:37 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 27 Mar 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote: > >At Tue, 27 Mar 2001, Sara wrote: >> >>I posted this in the main forum but I didn't really get a straight >>answer, probably because it is so busy there. I am 19 years old and I >>finally made an appointment with the OB-GYN after nearly a year of >>irregular periods (2-8 week cycles) and cramps that confine me to bed >>and leave me nauseuos. I have never been before so I am very nervous. >>Is there anything I should ask or be sure to mention? I don't want to >>get out of there feeling like I haven't solved my problem. Also, when I >>made me appointment, they asked what it was for and I told them a >>regular check up. Was this correct or should I have been more specific >>about my problem? > >You need to be as specific as possible about why you are going to the >doctor, so that they can give you an appropriate time slot. You may >find that your doctor, anticipating a simple annual and pap, has not >slotted enough time to counsel you about your concerns as you (and he) >might wish. Be as truthful and complete as possible, and don't assume >that your doctor will "read between the lines" about anything. > Should I call them and let them know tomorrow (my appointment is Thursday afternoon) or is it to late?
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