Hi, new here to this group. I need some OB talking pointers.

[Ubud2021]

Hello everyone. I’m 27 and had cramps since 7th grade that we’re so bad, I couldn’t even move. Any movement of my body just....no. I know all of you get what I’m describing here. The first and only time I’ve ever been to a OB, I believe I was 14. And I was saying how I’m positive I have endometriosis. The OB lady seemed appalled I even said such thing. I was describing how the pain felt and she interrupted me and said “All teenagers have cramps” and quickly wrote me a prescription for birth control and led me out.

I’ve tried many many times to have kids. But I never could get pregnant. My aunt has endometriosis as well, and couldn’t have kids either. Even when removed the scar tissue, she would try after that while she was ovulating. Still, didn’t work. So She adopted.

I have soooo much going on in my life, I am not wanting a kid right now. BUT it’s been so long since my last OB checkup. I was I believe 17. So 10 years ago. But that was for a full sexual disease checkup. Not really an OB kind of thing. On Monday I will be making an appointment with an OB. I was recommended by him from someone who knew me very very well. She said I’d love him because he is so so professional and tries everything to make you feel comfortable and safe. And I trust this woman’s judgment.

But I can’t help but have all this anxiety. I hope he listens to me. I hope he doesn’t just write me off. I also am experiencing severe stomach pains around where my ovaries are. I am having bad GI issues, and had to get an ultrasound of my abdomen, but everything looked normal. So, I’m really thinking it has to be ovarian cysts. It is soooo painful.

Any advice on how I should talk to this OB so that i can get across to him in the best way of things?? I just don’t know how to talk to an OB and I’m so nervous.

[All_alone]

Make a bulleted list of your concerns / symptoms. Take two copies and hand one to him. Take notes on your copy and make sure he addresses all of your concerns. I wish you well.

[Ubud2021 in reply to All_alone]

Cool! Thank you so much for this, and your reply!

I hope you have a wonderful night. (Or whatever it is there. I’m in the states)

[All_alone in reply to Ubud2021]

Me to (in the states , east coast) . I hope it helps you. Good night.

[Moon_maiden]

I did the make notes and gave it to him to read, so much easier. After year of hell with GP’s I felt the same. The gynaecologist was great though, really nice, and understanding. He then asked questions, quick exam and said Endometriosis.

Good luck, hope your appointment goes well.