Had an ongoing painful problem for over 2 years now, regularly see the local gynae specialist but have yet to be diagnosed or treated, she has just ruling out what it isn’t and trying various things which either haven’t worked or just irritated more. Been scanned and referred to urologist (hah! 9’months wait for appointment and was discharged while coming round from anaesthetic).
I’m now wondering about going private. But if I’m going to be seen by a gynaecologist with the same training/knowledge as an nhs is it worth the money? Is there more access to diagnostic testing and treatments, or will it be limited to what they can provide at that particular clinic? I’d like to get proper help if it’s out there, but also don’t want to throw money at it only to have an expensive gynaecologist shrug their shoulders at me and end up ultimately back at the nhs with no diagnosis and poorer. Anyone else had good or bad experience in private gynaecology, did it finally get you a diagnosis, or was it a waste of money? Also be interested to hear from gynaecologist working in nhs and private. Thanks.