Finally Appointment Day!

[Blue1921]

Morning Everyone, I hope you’re all ok!

It’s finally my appointment with Gynae today, it’s only a telephone consult as they aren’t seeing anyone at the moment but I’m so nervous I won’t get taken seriously given past experiences.

I’ve researched the consultant and he is an endo specialist and has fundraised for Endo UK.

Any tips to get the best out of the call? I’m already so deflated I don’t know how I’ll cope another one suggesting a pain clinic and telling me someone women just have these problems .

Thank you x

[AllthatGlitters]

Hi have a list of questions you want to ask and also tell the gynaecologist what treatment you expect 😀good luck xx

[itselenax]

I would write down a list of all the questions you might have about symptoms, treatments, and outcomes etc. I would also write down all of the symptoms you've been having as sometimes we forgot to mention everything when having the actual appointment!

Lastly - breathe! You've finally reached appointment day. I wish you all the best x

[Hunter-23]

I would explain your symptoms and how it makes you feel, your mental health and quality of life if that is suffering as a result of the pain which more than likely it will. I would also gather information about what you would like to achieve and which route to go down.

If you don't want to take hormonal birth control, or any medication for that matter make sure they understand this. List the reasons why you don't want to and ask them to respect your wishes by not having that as an option given.

[Blue1921]

Thank you! It went really well.He is booking me in for a lap and said he expects it to be end of June.

He also offered an injection for temp menopause but as it’s been years we agreed on the lap. I’ve come away feeling that someone’s finally listened! X

[thara9643 in reply to Blue1921]

good luck

[Hunter-23 in reply to Blue1921]

Good luck! I was told mine would be around October. They've managed to get me in for the middle of May. I hope it comes around fast for you 🤞🏻