Do you receive phone calls during a doctor''s visit? Are you ashamed of anything? So let your doctor focus on her medical work during your examination, by avoiding a number of annoying behaviors. What habits do gynecologists hate?
You feel shy
In a report published in the American magazine "The Healthy", author Lauren Fisher said that the gynecologist will not waste time focusing on whether you shaved your legs. Obstetrician-gynecologist Maureen Mulvehill explained that many women apologize for not having shaved their legs, although she does not notice it.
"We don''t care about hair, we just want to make sure everything is healthy. Hair is natural, and we all have it," agreed clinician coach at New York University Nancy Leibowitz.
Course date
Gynecologists advocate not to cancel the appointment on the pretext of menstruation, because - according to obstetrician-gynecologist Dana Jacobi - there are new techniques for cervical examination that enable them to obtain accurate results even during menstruation.
If you have severe bleeding and feel anxious, it makes sense for your doctor to see you to find out the causes. And if your flow is exceptionally heavy, Leibowitz suggests resetting another appointment, given that the lab may make your doctor repeat the tests.
To self-diagnose yourself
Fisher reported that with over-the-counter anti-fungal medications, you may make a self-diagnosis as is the case with yeast infection and urinary tract infection, but if you have any concerns, you should see your doctor first.
"Please do not come to get an appointment while you are using the treatment," Dr. Leibowitz says. "We cannot do anything if you have already applied the medicine, because it has become difficult to perform a thorough examination."
To fight urinary tract infection, you will need a prescription containing antibiotics that some gynecologists prescribe over the phone to the pharmacy.
"Women usually feel better within 24 hours of starting antibiotic treatment, because this does not mean that they stop taking the medication. It is important for a woman to take the entire medication in order not to have an infection," said legal nurse Beth Pataglino, president and director of the "Healthy Women" organization. Frequent urinary tract.
Not to disclose the medications you are taking
You may think your other medications are not important to your gynecologist, but he needs to know them because your medication regimen can affect your health. If you are taking blood pressure medication or acne treatment, it has high risks such as causing birth defects or affecting the birth control method that your doctor will recommend. You must provide the doctor with a list of medications and the amount that you take.
Don''t talk about your health problem
Gynecologists want to hear what''s on your mind even if it sounds ridiculous or strange, and Dr. Jacoby has revealed that some problems may be embarrassing, but they are problems that doctors see every day. In some cases, overcoming shyness will save your life.
Dr. Leibowitz recalls a patient who was embarrassed by a rash on her arm, and when I asked her how long she had suffered from it, she replied that it was a long time ago, and that was a risk alarm, and after performing tests with a primary care doctor they found that she had lymphoma.
Do not take cervical cancer screening tests
Some recent headlines questioning the value of pelvic exams in healthy women cause women to refrain from testing, but experts say that screening for cervical cancer saves their lives. Pataglino explained that there were patients who waited too long to get help for symptoms of cervical cancer, and they ended up with stage IV cancer.
The guidelines recommend that women with an average risk of cervical cancer be examined every three years in their twenties, but for women between the ages of 30 and 65, they should have a Pap scan every three years, or a combination of cervical and tumor virus testing Al-Halimi every five years.
To seek medical advice on the Internet
Most people - including women - think that searching for symptoms of illness in Google helps to feel comfortable, but it can also make them feel bad. As one of the symptoms can indicate dozens of different health conditions, causing a state of complete panic.
Google may be useful for general health inquiries, but if you want professional medical advice, ask your doctor for help.
You speak on the phone during the appointment
According to Pataglino, nothing more irritates a gynecologist than a dispersed patient who wastes her time screaming on her cell phone instead of focusing on her health.
Use feminine hygiene products with a strong aroma
Avoid lubricating lye, as gynecologists do not encourage the use of lye or sprays for sensitive areas, as they can destroy natural bacteria in the vagina and increase the risk of infections.
