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gynecologist
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how old are
you, and for how long have you been seeing your gynecologist?
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I'm
31, and I've been seeing my present gyno for two years.
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how did you
find your first gynecologist? did your mother talk to you about it; did
she take you to see hers?
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I finally
bit the bullet at around age 21 or 22, and went to one at the health
care center.
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do you feel
comfortable to ask questions about your body, what you are experiencing,
to discuss your sex-life?
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I do now.
When I was younger, absolutely not! It also depends on the attitude of
the gynecologist -- if she has a rushed, abrupt manner, then I feel much
like talking about such personal issues.
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how often
do you see your gynecologist? what does a regular exam consist of?
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I try to
go once a year -- I just went today, by the way! An exam consists of
breast palpatation, visual inspection of the vaginal area, and then the
dreaded speculum and pap smear. She also pushes a finger or two up inside
and presses down on my abdomen to check my ovaries.
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would you
recommend your gynecologist - why, or why not?
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I guess
so, although I think she seems a little rushed and even slightly embarrassed.
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what are
all the factors that go into how you feel about your experience with
your gyno?
does the reception and nursing staff play a role?
is there good reading material in the waiting room?
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I like
a comfortable atmosphere run by women, for women. The reception and staff
definitely play a role in making women comfortable. It sets the tone
for the whole experience. I was angry that the only magazines they had
out today were car racing and automotive mags!
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is there something more
you'd like to be getting from your gynecologist that you aren't?
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Maybe more
time and explanation of what she's doing.
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have you been treated
for a disease or disorder? what was it? was it easily diagnosed? what
treatment was prescribed, and was it successful?
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Never before, although
today she said she felt lumps in both breasts and is sending me to get
my first mammogram. I didn't think I'd have to worry about those until
my 40's!
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this conversation makes
me think....
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That it's better to
be safe than sorry, and better to cultivate a good relationship with
a gyno (including regular yearly exams) than not. Also, you shouldn't
be scared to speak up during that exam and to ask any questions you want
addressed.
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