YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for March, 2001: Re: Trip to the OB-GYN

Re: Trip to the OB-GYN

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 17:39:43 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 27 Mar 2001, Sara wrote: >
>I posted this in the main forum but I didn't really get a straight
>answer, probably because it is so busy there. I am 19 years old and I
>finally made an appointment with the OB-GYN after nearly a year of
>irregular periods (2-8 week cycles) and cramps that confine me to bed
>and leave me nauseuos. I have never been before so I am very nervous.
>Is there anything I should ask or be sure to mention? I don't want to
>get out of there feeling like I haven't solved my problem. Also, when I
>made me appointment, they asked what it was for and I told them a
>regular check up. Was this correct or should I have been more specific
>about my problem?

You need to be as specific as possible about why you are going to the doctor, so that they can give you an appropriate time slot. You may find that your doctor, anticipating a simple annual and pap, has not slotted enough time to counsel you about your concerns as you (and he) might wish. Be as truthful and complete as possible, and don't assume that your doctor will "read between the lines" about anything.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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