lulubuns/ seeing a doctor during your period?

June 13, 2008

Hi – I haven’t been reading the messages for awhile, so maybe

you have already answered this, but I was wondering how your appointment went

and what the new doctor said.

nne

[mailto:VulvarDisorders ] On Behalf Of lulubuns

Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 2:21 PM

Subject: seeing a doctor during your period?

Does anyone know if it's ok to see a doctor

when you have your period?

I have waiting MONTHS to see the doctor at Stanford University who

specializes in vulvar disorders. I just started my period and my

appointment is in two days. I don't want to cancel the appointment

because I would have to wait another 3 months to see the doctor,and

this is the only specialist in my area. I know it seems really gross

to see a doctor when you're bleeding but maybe they are used to

it...does anyone know if this is ok? Will the doctor be grossed out?

Will she refuse to examine me? I am going to be seen for vestibulitis

so I'm assuming she can still do the horrible Q-tip test and doesn't

really need to examine the inside of me. Anyone have any ideas about

this, is it ok for me to keep the appointment?

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