To be unspeakably angry at the doctor?!

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I have been having really awful, incredibly painful periods from the age of 11 so 19 years of agony. My GP finally relented and prescribed me naproxen which has helped. In the same appointment I explained that me and DP are TTC. After 3 months of relentless negative OPKs, wondering what the hell was wrong with me I've now found out that Naproxen stops ovulation for approximately 27% of women.

AIBU to expect the doctor to have told me that?!

Yabu. That is far too strong an emotion. You seem to be quick to pass the blame which is rarely helpful. Try and be collaborative.

@Floatyboat if you read my updates I explained that I wrote the title when I'd just found out and was a bit OTT

This might be a daft question, but if you're only taking them during a period for period pain, it won't really matter will it? If you're taking them after your period has finished, it might make a difference because that's when your body is ovulating and sorting itself out, but during a period? It surely wouldn't be an issue?

GPs are jacks of all trades and masters of none. I had to tell a GP friend that ibroprofen should not be used for kids with chicken pox. She had no idea and neither did the others doctors in her practice.

I think we can do without GP bashing for a relatively minor and not definitely proven side effect.

As for jacks of all trades, have a go, see how far you get.

My fabulous gp always refers to her medical reference book? before prescribing anything to me or my children. Unless a gp is familiar with the medication they are prescribing its madness for them not to check if what they are prescribing has certain side effects.

bunsygirl I find that very hard to believe. Are you a doctor?

I agree ladywithlapdog it's easy for a lay person to criticise when they are looking for someone to blame

You might not have stopped ovulating though. It's only been three months, plenty of people take longer to conceive.

Ok Pedro. No, but I am a mum who has had children with chicken pox. In fact DS1 got it whilst DH and I were abroad with DS2 who also had it (we had to extend our trip while my dad brought DS1 home who subsequently got it). I knew about the no nurofen advice (picked it up via social media) but my best friend kindly messaged me whilst we were stuck abroad to remind me to tell my dad as he wouldn’t be aware of it. I was discussing this with a GP friend a few weeks later and she didn’t actually believe me that it was contra indicated. She had to look it up and then passed it on to her colleagues. Worrying, I know but not surprising after other experiences that I have had with GPs.

Ladywithlaptog. As for jacks of all trades, have a go, see how far you get.

I would get a lot further than many I can tell you. Like the time that a GP told DH that DS2 had a viral rash. I walked in from work, took one look at him and said that’s not a viral rash. 30 secs on google proved me right. It was Scarlet Fever. Paid for a second opinion privately the next day. Didn’t tell the new GP my suspicions. She was great and diagnosed straight away and gave me a prescription for the anti biotitcs that are so important with Scarlet Fever if there are to be no long term complications. Imagine if I wasn’t on the ball, or didn’t have the funds to pay for a second opinion. Scary I know.

You should read the PIL yourself, it's not the doctors fault.

I think they're pretty marvellous when you consider how much time they have per patient.

Yes YABU
All drugs have a huge amount of possible side effects and the GP cannot research or know every single one. Read the leaflet.

BunsyGirl - it’s obvious you’ve missed your calling.

LadyWithLapdog. You’re absolutely right. I should have been a doctor instead of a lawyer. Easier to do part time hours as a GP once you’re qualified.

YABU to be "unspeakably angry"

Most pp's have explained why.

If it was on the leaflet then I'd have to say on balance YABU. Hope you get your bfp soon though, it's hell waiting for it to happen.

Is the infertility permanent???

I need to know this

Is the infertility permanent???

No

And in my pp I conceded I should have been more thorough and that's on me. Read the full thread or at least my updates

Yes Bunsy, easier to do part-time hours but make less money, takes longer to train and have to put up with criticism from the govt and the public. Thank goodness there are people willing to do this.

Plenty of lawyers doing part-time in-house jobs. The pay won’t be as good.

Be annoyed, but I think “unspeakably angry” is a bit of an over reaction.

You did tell your doctor you are ttc right? Because I’m sure she wouldn’t know otherwise, or do you think gps should list every possible side effect, contraindications etc for people who don’t read the patient information.

No real harm done. You only wasted three months, good luck in the future, I hope it all works out for the best. (Periods and ttc)

Were other tests done or not? If so what were the results? I recommend talking with the specialist at your next appointment. Discuss any other options and request a blood test. How long have you been on this medication now? What are your periods like? Are they irregular or consistent?
Make sure that you are listened to. Don’t be nervous about asking questions. This is about being mature and responsible for your life as well. Speak up.