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vaginapagina2011-02-13 09:06 pm
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More opinions needed!
For those who missed it or don't remember, I had one of the recent Cervical Dysplasia posts. I am no longer stressing out about the possibility of HPV and neither is my partner. However, I do want to get more information about the condition and keep an eye on it.
The gynecologist wanted me to schedule a Colposcopy for as soon as I was off my period. I scheduled the appointment and she decided not to show up that day, so I was told to reschedule it after my next period. I am not particularly fond of this gynecologist. Her receptionists were pretty unprofessional, talking about other patients in the hallway outside of my door where I could hear them. She, herself, had some outdated and biased information. Her entire office set up and protocols were pretty awkward, which I would explain but it sounds pretty nit-picky. In short, I really do not look forward to going back to seeing this woman. The WONDERFUL OB that I had (when I lived in another state) did not make me feel this way at all. So, I know its not just being a gyno-phobe. This lady is just not a good match for me.
WWVPD? My initial thought was to get the colposcopy over with before I go looking for another gyno. In part because she already knows about the findings on the initial exam and also due to insurance. However, I've already waited a month for this appointment. Don't some women wait three months and go back for a regular pap to see if there is any evidence of dysplasia before moving towards something more invasive? Would it be okay to look for another gyno to do a follow-up pap? Or is it better to just do the colposcopy?
For those who missed it or don't remember, I had one of the recent Cervical Dysplasia posts. I am no longer stressing out about the possibility of HPV and neither is my partner. However, I do want to get more information about the condition and keep an eye on it.
The gynecologist wanted me to schedule a Colposcopy for as soon as I was off my period. I scheduled the appointment and she decided not to show up that day, so I was told to reschedule it after my next period. I am not particularly fond of this gynecologist. Her receptionists were pretty unprofessional, talking about other patients in the hallway outside of my door where I could hear them. She, herself, had some outdated and biased information. Her entire office set up and protocols were pretty awkward, which I would explain but it sounds pretty nit-picky. In short, I really do not look forward to going back to seeing this woman. The WONDERFUL OB that I had (when I lived in another state) did not make me feel this way at all. So, I know its not just being a gyno-phobe. This lady is just not a good match for me.
WWVPD? My initial thought was to get the colposcopy over with before I go looking for another gyno. In part because she already knows about the findings on the initial exam and also due to insurance. However, I've already waited a month for this appointment. Don't some women wait three months and go back for a regular pap to see if there is any evidence of dysplasia before moving towards something more invasive? Would it be okay to look for another gyno to do a follow-up pap? Or is it better to just do the colposcopy?
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Looking at your profile it looks like you are only 23. In a lot of countries they don't even START cervical cancer screening until age 25 or 30, because young people are at low risk for actual cancer but high risk of transient abnormalities that invite a lot of followup procedures even though they would never have progressed to actual cancer. Unless you have a more severe grade of abnormal (HSIL), I think it's fine to take the time to find a provider you like.
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That said, your insurance will likely cover a second opinion, so you could take the results of your pap to a new doctor and see what they think about it.
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I also agree that you should contact your insurance company to tell them -- to make sure that you are covered for starting over.
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Thanks!
Caroline
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