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Date Posted: 20:32:56 08/18/10 Wed
Author: Jenn
Author Host/IP: pool-71-170-235-80.dllstx.fios.verizon.net / 71.170.235.80
Subject: OB/GYN question (nothing gross, I promise)

I've always had my female checkups done by my GP. I've had so many issues with changing BCPills that I have decided to go to an OB/GYN instead. So my question is.... can they do anything else? I need an annual thyroid blood test just to make sure everything is level. Are they able to do that and give me an Rx for my thyroid meds? Or does that have to be through my GP?

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[> Not gross at all .... -- doni, 21:05:07 08/18/10 Wed [1] (adsl-66-143-166-122.dsl.austtx.swbell.net/66.143.166.122)

and your OB/Gyn can do all your GP does, plus monitor your thyroid meds. In fact, I think it was my sis's Gyn who decided she needed to take something for her thyroid.

I'm really glad you asked this question, because for a LONG time I've wanted to ask...a SHORT "survey" ...

1) Is your gender doctor the same gender as yourself, or not?

2) If not, does it matter?


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[> [> survey answers -- Jenn, 22:42:03 08/18/10 Wed [1] (pool-71-170-235-80.dllstx.fios.verizon.net/71.170.235.80)

I would only go to a female doctor for female part stuff. I value the fact that a woman can truly understand having a period, having cramps, etc etc. A man can have all the education in the world, but he will never truly be able to relate to any of your same feelings or concerns. My beloved pediatrician and a wonderful endocrinologist were both male. But for the girly stuff.... only women for me.


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[> [> My answers -- suek, 07:51:50 08/19/10 Thu [1] (NoHost/12.174.118.19)

I didn't know an OB/gyn could prescribe more but honestly I'm comfortable with both, and both are men a few years older than me, that I've used for years. I think the gyn is still a bit rough when it comes to pap smears but I still respect him a lot for all the help we got when we had fertility issues, etc. And our GP is the head of the teaching group at that hospital - he's wonderful. They both used to work in the same hospital (gyn moved to private setup) and so I'm sure they respect each other's opinions/Rx's.


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[> My OB/GYN -- sami, 21:29:05 08/18/10 Wed [1] (24-179-147-98.dhcp.stpt.wi.charter.com/24.179.147.98)

seems more proficient than my GP anyway. ;-) And yes, they can do other stuff. When I was your age, I went to just the OB/GYN and didn't even bother with a GP. Some clinics will insist you have a GP tho. ;-P

And doni, my OB docs were always male and I never thought it mattered. But last winter I was in the ER for something else, and I had a female PA and she decided to do a pap smear and pelvic exam "as long as I have you here" hehe. I couldn't believe the difference. She was so much gentler.


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[> [> That's what I hear... -- doni, 21:53:10 08/18/10 Wed [1] (adsl-66-143-166-122.dsl.austtx.swbell.net/66.143.166.122)

from my sis...they are much gentler. I just kind of "blank out" and go into lala land when that's going on...I know I'm such a prude. LOL


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[> I get better treatment and advice from my gynie than -- LAwoman, 22:33:02 08/18/10 Wed [1] (cpe-76-171-245-142.socal.res.rr.com/76.171.245.142)

any other doc. She's my "go to" doc when I have questions. I don't even have a GP right now.


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[> [> Just based on 'the girls' opinions -- doni, 23:38:47 08/18/10 Wed [1] (adsl-66-143-166-122.dsl.austtx.swbell.net/66.143.166.122)

so far, I'm going to change mine! Been going to the same GP and had him do it all for like 20 years. Now I feel like I 'know' him too well, if that makes sense.

Mr. B.E. you do not know what you are missing, whooo boy.


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[> Re: OB/GYN question (nothing gross, I promise) -- HF, 07:19:35 08/19/10 Thu [1] (mail.denverhisc.com/64.207.26.218)

I used to be in the camp of female doctors for female issues, but with all of the infertility crap we've been through I've now determined that I just want a good doctor, period. I've had great female OB/GYNs and terrible ones. My current fertility specialist (RE) is male and a godsend. I adore him. He's gentle, funny but also seriously concerned with getting us pregnant. I wouldn't go to anyone else. My current OB is female and wonderful too, but prior to her I had a disastrously bad female OB.

Short version of my advice: try out a couple of docs and find the person who best suits your needs and style.


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[> [> This sounds best... -- doni, 19:21:54 08/19/10 Thu [1] (adsl-66-143-166-122.dsl.austtx.swbell.net/66.143.166.122)

because you are right. It depends on the doctor, and their committment to their patients. This is good advice...I'm going to try a chicka doctor, and maybe another dude...then go with the one that 'feels' right ... (teehee).


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[> Re: OB/GYN question (nothing gross, I promise) -- niki, 16:14:03 08/20/10 Fri [1] (216-43-87-143.dsl.mcleodusa.net/216.43.87.143)

I have had good and bad ones and male and female ones and I have seen no corralation between gender and being a good doctor. One of the roughest doctors I ever had was a woman. I also question that a woman would automatically know more about cramps etc. Don't slap me, but I think I have maybe had 1 cramp in my 37 years.


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[> [> One????? I think I -- LAwoman, 12:35:24 08/21/10 Sat [1] (cpe-76-171-245-142.socal.res.rr.com/76.171.245.142)

hate you LOL! I suppose you never get PMS either. Sheesh. I get all that and more. My gyn. happens to be a woman and she's great, but not solely because of her gender. She's not rooted entirely in traditional medicine and keeps so up to date on new treatments, studies, non-traditional medicine etc. But she also experiences all the same crap I go to her for so I guess gender is a factor for me by default. I actually had one male (not a gyn) doctor tell me that PMS is not a real thing, it's an excuse. Never went back to him.


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