gynaecologist?

Former Member

i went to the doctors nt long ago about getting really bad stomach cramps doctor sent me to have a ultra sound cos all blood test etc was coming back with nothing there etc results came back now they sent me a letter saying they want to refer me to to a gynaecologist, bt they are saying they are still not sure what the problem is. has anyone ever been to a gynaecologist? wht happens? what do they do? will it hurt?:shocking:

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Well you go to the gyno for yearly pap smears and pelvic exams and stuff like that. I take it you've not had any of those yet? They are just a womans reproductive health specalist. They'll probably have a look and a feel around. I'd assume they might take a smear do some tests, ask some questions. Lube glove and a stick or two

They aren't bad at all, though. Anything they do down there is usually quick, painless and quick. It all sounds horrible, but in all my experiences, its been less painless than regular doctors visits!

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What happens when you go to see them really depends on your particular problem. They might just ask you lots of questions. They might have a feel of your tummy to see if they can feel anything. They might want to do an internal; which can hurt a little but if you try and stay relaxed it shouldn't be too bad... just more a bit embarrassing... but you have to remember that they do this to lots of women... there's nothing they haven't seen before.

Was your scan clear then? Was it an ultrasound you had?

If you have any questions you want to remember to ask the gynaecologist, write them down so you don't forget them... and write down the answers as you're told them if you think it'll help... I always end up forgetting what they've told me after I've been to see a doctor.

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my_name wrote: »

Well you go to the gyno for yearly pap smears and pelvic exams and stuff like that. I take it you've not had any of those yet? They are just a womans reproductive health specalist. They'll probably have a look and a feel around. I'd assume they might take a smear do some tests, ask some questions. Lube glove and a stick or two

They aren't bad at all, though. Anything they do down there is usually quick, painless and quick. It all sounds horrible, but in all my experiences, its been less painless than regular doctors visits!

In England women are only sent to a Gynaecologist if they're having a medical investigation... annual smears and stuff are done my the GP.

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Oh learn something new, thanks.

Former Member

yeah i think the scan was clear, and it was n ultra sound, my doctor aint very helpful n aint very patient so dont really like asking them questions, i am trying to chnage doctors though soon. but just was wondering if u's could help me abit first.

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I know I shouldn't whinge, but a few more whole words, full stops and capital letters would make this so much easier to understand, especially as you seem to be after a reasonably detailed explanation.

Your GP is a General Practitioner. That means they have a reasonable knowledge of the common conditions and know what to look for for other things, and who to refer to for further investigation.

If you've seen your GP about it and that hasn't come to any obvious diagnosis, then they will send you for tests, like that scan. If that doesn't help them resolve things then they will refer you to a suitable specialist who has much greater knowledge in that area.

Gynaecologists are specialists in womens reproductive systems (as has been said), so as your GP can't work out the answer, he's sending you to someone who hopefully can. To begin with they'll probably ask lots of questions and redo some of what the doctor did so they have it first hand. It's nothing to worry about, they are just a doctor who decided to specialise rather than stay in general practise.

Like others have said they will probably want to examine you, either internally, externally or both, but they are usually very good at putting you at ease as they do it all day every day.

Hope that has helped explain things.

Former Member

i've been to see the gynae on a few occasions, and it usually means legs in stirrups, a speculum (i think thats what it's called), and ultra sound...i've had an internal one before, no particularly pleasent, but not painful.

just remember to relax, thats really important!

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lucky88 wrote: »

i went to the doctors nt long ago about getting really bad stomach cramps doctor sent me to have a ultra sound cos all blood test etc was coming back with nothing there etc results came back now they sent me a letter saying they want to refer me to to a gynaecologist, bt they are saying they are still not sure what the problem is. has anyone ever been to a gynaecologist? wht happens? what do they do? will it hurt?:shocking:

Ok, so I guess they do things differently where you're from, but I'm from Ohio, and they have those here. You basically have your legs in stirrups and they do a little inspection just to make sure everything is ok. Just relax, like everyone has been telling you. And try not to think about it; it makes it much easier.

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Lu_C wrote: »

In England women are only sent to a Gynaecologist if they're having a medical investigation... annual smears and stuff are done my the GP.

more like nurse territory AFAIK.