Re: Preconception appt w. Ob: What to expect? How to prepare?

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At Sat, 30 Mar 2002, Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG wrote: >
>At Sat, 30 Mar 2002, Fadette wrote:
>>
>>I have a preconception appointment with my Ob in two weeks.
>>
>>I had my annual exam with pap smear 3 weeks ago. My Gyn then prescribed
>>prenatal vitamins, and I started taking them.
>>
>>I'd like to know what exactly this preconception appointment is. I've
>>never met the Ob, so this is the first time I'll get to talk to her.
>>
>>So, will she (or, should she) do some tests on me? Will this be just a
>>"get-to-know-each-other" chat? Should I bring my husband with me?
>>
>>What questions should I ask her?
>>
>>I'm worried about the fact that I'm almost 38, so I plan to ask her if
>>she has experience with infertility treatment, and if she has any
>>recommendations because of my age.
>
>>I started charting my temperature beginning this cycle, so I'll be able
>>to bring her one temperature chart.
>>
>>I'd appreciate any suggestions of what to ask her and what to look for
>>in her answers.
>>
>>Also, if you can point me to web sites that will help me prepare for
>>this appointment, I'd appreciate that, too.
>You should be able the line all these answers in our archives.
>
>--
>Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
>Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
>Sugar Land, TX
>
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