Well, I called my gyno today because of my little *problem* that i posted about earlier because it's gotten worse and it's just really hurting. So anyways as if the whole situation isn't embarrassing enough, they acted so annoying in the office. I called and asked if I could get an appt tomarrow with either of two of the doctors in the practise. They asked me if I was pregnant with this attitude like I had no business calling and just asking for an appt. I told them no I wasn't pregnant but i needed to see a doctor. Then she puts me on hold and this other receptionist that I recognized by her voice picks up and I ask her for an appt. Then she asks me if I'm pregnant, I say NO, and then she's like "Who is this?" I told her my name and she say "What's wrong Laura?" in this condescending type of voice. Just made the whole situation feel so blah. Anyways I got an appt for friday instead so I got another whole day to go through with this pain.
Anybody else feel uncomfortable at their gyno office? I don't know how many young women they see but it seems like every time I go in there it's all middle-age and older women. Plus they know my mom cuz she works in the same building with another doctor- and one of the doctors even delivered me and my brother! So I've always got this feeling that everybody's looking down on me as "Tina's daughter" or something and I don't get the respect others might be getting. Especially since I saw them as a pregnant teenager it seems like that just made them look down on me more. And now I have to go there and explain this situation to them which is already embarrassing. Should I tell them about my abortion? They are supposed to know about that right? esp since I'm not so sure if this is hemorrhoids anymore... I just feel so shitty and grumpy today... I got my period too. :? Well, this turned out to be a big old rant so thanks for reading if you got this far!
my gyno- *rant*
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Wed, 2004-05-12 14:39
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my gyno- *rant*
Ugh, I'm sorry they made you feel bad...
not being comfortable with your doctor sucks. I have a male Dr., and he is the most condescending asshole - but he's close by and covered by my insurance. My first annual exam with him he basically just "plunged right in" and he was very rough and painful.
But back to your situation. I would think you should tell them about the abortion, they probaly need to know anything medical wise that's happened recently for you. They absolutley should not make you feel judged. If they treat you like you are overreacting or you don't have a right to make an appointment, just remember,, you ABSOULTLEY DO. And no one, not the snotty receptionist, not anyone, should make you feel like you are a burden, because you are the patient, they are there to do a job for you. Get angry if you feel you aren't being treated right.
I hope you feel better, and let us know how it turns out.
Laura...
I'm so sorry you had a horrid time... Here's my two cents, bullshit. No doctor or her or his staff should treat any patient like that. Can you go to another doctor, is their a midwife that you can see? Before Liam, I used to go to Planned Parenthood, they were great, but nothing compared to my midwife that I had for Liam. She was attentive, caring, and I felt very at ease with her. With my whole crazy ER and hospital stay last month, my midwife didn't have rights at the hosptial I was at. I was stuck with a male doctor, which I felt so, ugh, uneasy with.
Rambling here... Go with your gut, if you don't feel good about someone who should be careing about your health and wellness, then bullshit. You gotta find someone else. And yeah, mentioning the abortion, will help too.
much hugs, and I hope you feel better really soon. give that cute boy a kiss for me.
ames :wink: