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

Re: home pap smears

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:00:57 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 31 Mar 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>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.

I don't think so either.

>
>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!!!

How very sweet of you! Actually, I always wanted to be a nurse, but never did follow through with it. It's never too late, but it's been a long time since I was in school......

Thank you again! I am touched by your kind words.

--
Robin

>
>>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.
>>

--
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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