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Re: Trip to the OB-GYN
From: Sara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Mar 2001 10:30:14 -0600 (CST)
I just tried to call but the numbers for my OB-GYN and the University
main desk are only dissimilar by one number...I'm tired, anyway, I just
confessed all of most private female issues to some undergrad at the
front desk. As for the actual doctor, I can't seem to get through.
At Tue, 27 Mar 2001, Robin wrote:
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>Absolutely call! They may or may not have time to give. If not, you may
>have to reschedule. This is as Dr. Mac said, to give each of you, the
>Dr. and you, time for your needs. It is important that you call, and
>if you must, reschedule....you will only hurt yourself if you don't have
>enough time for all your questions/concerns, etc. I am sure you would
>be upset should the Dr. say he doesn't have enough time.
>
>--
>Robin
>
>At Tue, 27 Mar 2001, Sara wrote:
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>>At Tue, 27 Mar 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote:
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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.
>>>
>>Should I call them and let them know tomorrow (my appointment is
>>Thursday afternoon) or is it to late?
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