Just figured I'd warn the guys before I posted. Ok, "Aunt Flo" came to visit yesterday and I wasn't expecting her for a few days so I went most of the day w/out advil. By the time I got home from work I was completely miserable. Plus it seems like every other month or so, the cramping is worse and mainly on one side. Anyone else have this problem? It just started happening about 2 years ago. I did go to the gyno for my annual visit last year and explained that to her. This was the first time I saw her so I figured I would get a full work up with blood and urine tests. Nothing. Just a physical. I asked if I have order for blood work (a lot of time they are done off site) but nope. Nothing. Isn't it usually standard to order those kind of tests?
She DID however spend 20 minutes lecturing me on the dangers of cancer because both my parents died from it in the past 5 years (mom from cervical cancer). Even with that, she still didn't order anything and finally I got tired of the lecture and told her to look at my chart. For family history it simply says "adopted" so it's not that I'm more prone to cancer from my parent's genes...I just have no idea what I'm prone to! Also, she basically diagnosed me with HPV virus....because I've had more than one sex partner in my 38 years. That is written in my chart. Again, no blood test. I may very well have it, but how does she know for sure with no tests?? I was SO mad when I left there, let me tell you!
So, to make a long story short, I called today because of the cramps because I want actual tests done to find out why this started all of a sudden...and she closed her business 6-30. No notice, no referral. Nothing. I can get my records from her office and a list of doctors...for a $10.00 fee. I don't THINK so! So, I talked to a friend who recommended her gyno. She has been seeing him for 8 years and had the same problem I have and he ran all kinds of test including ultra-sound to rule out cysts. The only problem is my first appointment is on my birthday.
So, would that be considered "getting lucky" on my birthday? And, I wonder if I will get dinner or a least a balloon out of it?
Anyway, I'm doped up and just had to vent.
She DID however spend 20 minutes lecturing me on the dangers of cancer because both my parents died from it in the past 5 years (mom from cervical cancer). Even with that, she still didn't order anything and finally I got tired of the lecture and told her to look at my chart. For family history it simply says "adopted" so it's not that I'm more prone to cancer from my parent's genes...I just have no idea what I'm prone to! Also, she basically diagnosed me with HPV virus....because I've had more than one sex partner in my 38 years. That is written in my chart. Again, no blood test. I may very well have it, but how does she know for sure with no tests?? I was SO mad when I left there, let me tell you!
So, to make a long story short, I called today because of the cramps because I want actual tests done to find out why this started all of a sudden...and she closed her business 6-30. No notice, no referral. Nothing. I can get my records from her office and a list of doctors...for a $10.00 fee. I don't THINK so! So, I talked to a friend who recommended her gyno. She has been seeing him for 8 years and had the same problem I have and he ran all kinds of test including ultra-sound to rule out cysts. The only problem is my first appointment is on my birthday.
Anyway, I'm doped up and just had to vent.