To feel like doctors don't give a crap as long as you're on contraception?

[Mniemmniem]

Have been to the doctor recently about pain on my left side (where I know there is a cyst from previous appts). And have also been having periods inbetween my periods.
The doc gave me a cervical examination and said I had cervical erosion, probably from the pill. I haven't been on the pill since January as it was killing my sex drive, she arranged for a internal scan to check for PCOS then gave me a prescription for the pill, I didn't even ask for it, I dont want to be on it because I feel like it really messes with me emotionally and physically.

Now they gynae unit are messing me around with the scan, they didn't send a letter out so I missed my first appt for the scan, have phoned the docs but receptionist wot give me the number to phone the unti myself, and isn't calling me back with info on a new appt.

Grr, I justfeel like I'm being swept under a rug. Me and DH want to ttc soon and I just feel lost and confused.
My periods used to be so regular and normal, I'm not getting much support from dh (he doesn't understand) and my mum and my best friends away.

I feel like the doctor doesn't care, just wants to pop me on the pill and me todisappear, but I worry it could just mask a problem iyswim?

I've found alot of docs to have this attitude,grr!

-shite sorry for the ramble!!

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Sorry to hear you're having a rough time :(

My now-retired GP was opposite to the doc you've seen, his 'solution' was to tell me to get pregnant.

A few years ago I developed side effects from the pill, even though I'd been on it for years. Firstly he changed the type of pill, which didn't work so that's when he started to push the pregnancy thing.

He kept telling me over a range of about 4 appointments to "get pregnant so then your periods will stop and you won't need to worry about the pill side effects."

He was a pillock.

If you think it will help speaking to the gynae unit direct, just phone your local hospital switchboard and ask to be put through to the unit. Not sure how much they will be able to help you but as your details may already be in the system it's worth a try (tomorrow as it's after 5 now and people will be on their way home!)

That's shitty takelovingchance, I specifically asked to see a woman (who is a gynae specialist) but she's seems just the same as the rest.
I can't believe his solution to your issues!!!!
Why is it any issues to do with 'downstairs' people assume it's nothing and were all hysterical silly girls?

I'm so sorry you've been having this trouble. I assure you that most doctors that I've worked with do not have this attitude. Especially those who work in gynae.

Definitely call the unit directly. The women's unit at your hospital may have a direct number on the hospitals website or do what doris suggested and call the hospital switchboard.

Mniemmniem I did see the female GP instead of him one day. When he heard I'd seen the female doc he muttered "bitch" under his breath! Madness! I toyed with making a complaint, but let it slide.

He was a great GP for things like sore throats, sprained ankles etc, but anything to do with women's issues he was dire and very old-school.

(OP- sorry for hijack)