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Re: 2nd post...endometriosis & UTI symptoms
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:58:24 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 14 Aug 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi, I have an appointment the end of this month with a urologist for
>chronic UTI symptoms. I have endometriosis and when I made the
>appointment with the urologist, I was told he would probably do a pelvic
>exam along with other tests. My question is this: Do I have to let him
>do a pelvic exam? Will he find anything my gynecologist wouldn't be able
>to find? Due to past experiences, I am afraid of having a pelvic exam
>done my anyone other than my regular gynecologist; even though he
>recommended this urologist, I'm afraid to go through with the
>appointment.

You don't ever HAVE to have an exam that you do not want, but if you limit his ability to examine you, it is likely to limit his ability to help you. He will be looking at things from a different perspective from a gyn. After all, this is why you are going to a specialist.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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