WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2002: Re: Anxiety, OBGYN's, & Birth control

Re: Anxiety, OBGYN's, & Birth control

From: Amanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 07:21:30 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 4 Jun 2002, Another wrote: >
>At Mon, 3 Jun 2002, Alli wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I have a few ?'s & would appreciate any information/advice.
> It's pure torture for me. The ONLY reason I go, is to
>>get a B.C. pills prescription. So, that's my background info. Anyway,
>>I hope my ?'s don't seem silly or stupid. I appreciate your help,
>>everyone.
>>
>>? #1...is it possible to go every two or so years instead and still
>>have them prescribe you the pill?
>
>Probably not, I think current law states that a prescription is only
>good for 1 year anyway.
>>
>>? #2- ...Are all doctors
>>required to have a nurse stand in the room?
>
>No, in my neck of the woods (not near yours though, sorry) women doctors
>and NPs have stopped having chaperones. I'm happier with that
>arrangement too and think it may be a trend. Males still use a
>chaperone.

>>Why are they not using chaperones? A few years ago in the state I was living in at the time, a female doctor was charged with sexually harassing a patient. Are we to assume that all male doctors are heterosexual and there are no gay/bisexual female doctors?

>>? #3- Can anyone recommend a Gyno...Or
>>suggest a good web site where I can search for one?
>
>Ask friends, co-workers, or Planned Parenthood for a better option.
>>
>>? #4- I've read that as a patient, I have the right to get copies of my
>>medical records...
>
>They will give them to you on written signed request. This is fairly
>routine and quite eye-opening in my experience.
>>
>>? #5- Will Birth Control Pills ever be sold Over-the-counter?
>
>Maybe, more and more drugs seem to be otc than ever before.
>>
>It sounds like this unsatifactory medical relationship is the only one
>you have been in. If you don't want to switch, try a letter to express
>your feelings. If this is a bad approach, I think you would be better
>served to find another doctor or use an otc method of birth control.
>Condoms, for example, have a good track record with proper use and
>protect you from STDs which the pill does not.
>
>Good Luck and Hope This Helps!
>
>--
>AA
>
>A Licensed Medical Professional in transit to a Computer Professional.
>

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