What to expect at gynecologist appointment

[Buzlightyear1]

Hi I was hoping someone can help me, I have had no period since having my son in 2017. I breastfeed but stopped in January his year. I spoke to the dr as advised on here thank you. They did blood test which showed low hormones and my brain not sending more like it should. So I've been given a appointment really quickly which worry me . It's Saturday and with gynecologist, has anyone ever had this or no what to expect ? I'm a little nervous not . It didn't help that i Googled my consultant who had a lot of bad press a while ago. Now wish I never did😕

Are u on medication. My periods stop for 5 years was sent for tests to gynaecologist. Thought I had pcos. Had ultrasound done inside to check my ovaries,Had hormones changes, was going to be put on medication. Turn out the medication I was on stop my periods and made me develop a cyst on my ovary. Once I stop medication my periods few months later returned.

I am in medication yes . That’s really interesting thank you. I was hit by a car a few years ago and have epilepsy so I’m on a bit for that. I will definitely look into that. Thank you

At the appointment, the gynaecologist will take a clear history. So, make sure you have a list of meds to show them. If you have any helpful clinic letters or scan results, you could take those too. Rough dates of any new diagnoses or operations would help too.
They may examine you too, so do be prepared for that.

Might also consider an ultrasound scan and further detailed blood tests.

All the best!

You probably won't have much done on a Saturday if it's NHS as they would need to plan a scan ahead. Might do another blood test, or examine you. I guess you are looking at a diagnosis perhaps of ovarian insufficiency (POS) and that will need a specialist in this. The Daisy Network is a consultant led national charity if you want more info and support.

Thank you both I really appreciate that. That’s what I wanted to know weather to be prepared for a internal exam . I’m not to worried about them I just like to be ready. The letter didn’t have much info . It is nhs I was really surprised as the only appointment available were Saturday. Which I didn’t think they would do . I don’t mind any way it makes no difference what day as long as we start the process. I will start writing everything down like operation etc. Thank you very much .

Definitely make a note of dates when things happened, medication you take, any symptoms etc, it helps to have it on paper when you're put on the spot!

My experience was the doctor and the 3 wise monkeys who just sat and stared at you. Dont speak or acknowledge you when you speak to them while the doctor pretended not to know what you meant.

Very uncomfortable experience that got me absolutely nowhere with my problems.

Go totally prepared, write it all down before you go in and be clear about what you want is my advice. Yes you'll probably be examined.

Gamechick that is what I’m worried about to as I don’t have a great experience with dr anyway. Then I stupidly googled my dr I no I probably won’t even see the same person as on the letter but he was in the news a few years ago for continuously missing a patient serious problem. I think that has made me more worried. I will do as you said though and write everything down as I have a long history of things. I will also try to be as confident as possible so not to be fobbed off. Thankbyou

Also think about what you want the long term outcome to be, particularly if you'd like more children. I'd be delighted if my periods stopped but i guess if you've an underlying health condition that's causing it then that's not good!