Gynecologist Appointment/Period

[mindiloohoo.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone!

I have my yearly gynecologist appointment tomorrow, but I started my period yesterday.  It was late (hence the overlap with the appointment).  When they called to remind me on Friday, I mentioned that my period was late, and asked what I should do if it showed up over the weekend.  They said it would only be a problem if the flow was heavy.  I didn't think to ask for a definition of "heavy". 

I'm on BC, so I consider the flow light.  I can probably get by with just a pany liner right now, but it's a bit more than spotting...would I be better off calling and asking, or is there a generally accepted definition of light-enough to go?  Any thoughts?  I think I'm getting a pap, so that would need to be considered. 

It wouldn't be too big of a deal to reschedule, but they have a 6 week waiting list, and I need my refills on BC.  And I'm off of school, so it's a good time to go.  :-)

Thanks a bunch!

Comments

[somnambulo.livejournal.com]

If you only need a pantyliner, I'd consider that a light flow. You can either call and ask or just go, and even if they can't do the pap, they can probably still refill your prescription.

[mindiloohoo.livejournal.com]

Ooh, good point. I'll go either way. The pap can wait if it needs to. :-)

[sarahcb1208]

I was told that as long as I wasn't needing a heavy flow tampon/overnight pad, I was okay for a pap.

[mindiloohoo.livejournal.com]

Sweet. Thanks.

[jennifer0246.livejournal.com]

Should be totally fine to keep your appointment.