Posted by cupcake on November 3, 2003, at 10:56:05
In reply to Re: (don't be afraid) Re: afraid... PMDD, posted by courtney Simon on November 3, 2003, at 7:15:37
hi courtney,
i hope you are feeling ok. i know what you mean - i am always afraid that trying a new med or treatment will upset the precarious balance i have between all my screwy brain chemistry, hormones, etc. :) anyway, it also took me awhile to muster up the motivation to go to an ob gyn. i definitely didn't want to go to a male doctor, and i found a female doctor who was really nice, gentle, and sensitive to my situation. you definitely want someone who will make you feel comfortable. the only advice on this i can offer at the moment is when looking for an ob/gyn or having your first appointment or consultation, don't be afraid to tell them about your misgivings or that you are really uncomfortable about the whole pelvic exam idea.
finally, i don't think you even need to have a pelvic exam to be diagnosed with pmdd. do you have a therapist or psych doctor you can talk to about this?
> thanks cupcake. Your message gave me comfort in >knowing I can get a hold of this. I am just afraid of going >to the doctor. I dont want to have a pelvic exam. I know >thats what they will do. And then I might be put on meds >that affect me in other ways where I seem to be balanced. I am reading more about the symptoms and I really think I do have PMDD. I just want to get over this fear of going to the doctor.
>
> Courtney
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