WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2002: Re: home pap smears

Re: home pap smears

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 09:38:14 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Robin,

I agree with you wholeheartedly...the doctors aren't the ones that "blast" people, it's the contributors on this forum that do it. I have to wonder if some women's reluctance about going to a physician has to do more with what they DON'T want to know. Let's say that the home test indicated a possible HPV infection. What then? They'd end up going to the doctor anyway (hopefully) for treatment - if they have any interest in maintaining or monitoring their cervix/reproductive health. I've had a few girlfriends who've had pap smears that revealed HPV. Most of them have to see the doctor 3 times a year. Most of them receive encouraging results each time. And they're healthy. Could a home test give consistent, comprehensive, diagnostic treatment like an MD could? I wouldn't think so.

By the way, would you ever consider a medical career? I've found a lot of contributions to the forum very informative, but booksmarts can be marred by social and general ignorance (which I see a lot here). You've got a graceful handle on both. I think the medical field would be lucky to have you!!!

>I do remember this coming up on the list before, and I do not recall
>anyone being "blasted." I've been on this forum a very long time, and
>know the Drs. quite well from being here, and they don't "blast"
>people. If you don't care for the way you were treated, you have every
>right to contact your own MD. The Drs. are here to help people, and
>they do it on their free time, what little they have. They neglect
>their families for the forums, and the last thing they need to is to be
>told they "blasted" someone, when they did not.
>
>--
>Robin
>
>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional.
>Please consult your with your own MD for advice and treatment.
>No private emails, please.
>

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