What should I expect and ask the doc?

utgrrl82 · 10-15-2007, 09:53 PM

So after calling a few RE's I find one that will see me. A few have turned me down because me and him are not married. The doc I am going to see specializes in Endo and PCOS but I am not sure what questions to ask the doctor. I am sure that they will do a Pap and look over my medical records. So what should I ask the doc and what should I expect other than a pap on the first visit? My previous docs have been just regular Gyno's so I am sure this will be a bit different.

Thanks!!

Navi · 10-15-2007, 10:02 PM

Do you have any specific concerns about symptoms or anything? That would probably be the best place to start, questions about how to treat specific problems you might be experiencing.

Otherwise they'll probably go over your medical records, your history as it relates to PCOS, and depending on how recent or thorough your records are, they might want to do some testing to come to their own conclusions. They won't necessarily do a pap on the spot unless you're due for one, but they might examine you really quickly.

I would say just go in with an open mind and see what they say! Good luck.

ScreamingBeauty · 10-15-2007, 10:42 PM

I have my first visit with a RE on wed and one thing they suggested i do was have past blood work reports and have some new ones done on hormone levels and stuff related to my diabetes. If you have time to get the results before your appointment i would recommend that just to get the ball rolling.

Some of the questions i wrote up were what if any birth control could help with the PCOS, wondering if i should increase my Metformin, her experience with PCOS, some natural suggestions, long term side affects of not having a regular period, most affective script meds and what the side affects are, what food naturally help with fertility and stuff related to weight loss.

Good luck!