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Women's health (TW)

avant-gardeSenior Contributor

Women's health (TW)

Hello fellow forum dwellers,

I had no idea where to put this or what to call it but I think it needs a space... (so yes feel free to edit or move, but I don't think I've breached any guidelines @Ru-bee @rav3n @tyme not sure who else)

This is a place where you can talk all things specific to the female reproductive system or body...

  • Periods
  • Cervical Screening Tests (new name for pap smears)
  • Menopause
  • Hormones
  • Fertility issues

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So here I'll go first

I'm due for a cervical screening test and I'm booked in for about 12 hours from now...

They have these home kits but I can't be on my own after so I opted to have a female doctor do it, that and to check something else out...

I can't even handle tampons without completely being triggered... let alone anything remotely medical!

Yeah I'm scared...

There's a library next door almost and so after I'm going to either start a new sheet on my spreadsheet for the upcoming election or work on my photobook project... as a way to settle... and probably play bubble shooter...

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avant-gardeSenior Contributor

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@balance37

Been thinking of you, how are you going?

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balance37Senior Contributor

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I'm currently on a waitlist for a day surgery with a gyno. So it's the unknown at the moment, I guess. And how long the wait is (public health) - I suspect maybe 5 or more months. My psychologist has already sent a letter to the hospital about what I may need in terms of trauma informed care after the procedure. I don't think it will help too much, but it's nice to know that she cared enough to follow up already.

Thanks for asking 🙂

How are you?

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tymeModerator

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Hey @avant-garde , the post above was for you.

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avant-gardeSenior Contributor

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Thanks @tyme

@balance37

I'm doing ok enough, the only other female in the back section of my complex moved out so now I'm surrounded by men...

Still waiting on specialist appointments...

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balance37Senior Contributor

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@avant-garde Ugh to both of those for you!

Do you know who will be moving in as yet, or is it up for rent or otherwise currently?

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avant-gardeSenior Contributor

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@balance37

I did write a response...

I don't know who will be moving in, it is currently available to rent when the property manager catches up on everything I suspect we'll get someone

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@Glisten @avant-garde @tyme @Jynx @Till23 @PeppyPatti @rav3n @Snowie @balance37

(and everyone, sorry i cant go back to check who our lovley people are that have joined in)

hi ladies,

im wondering what you guys might suggest in relation to being checked out for womens health but everywhere costs money

my gp costs money, the womens health nurse at the clinic costs money and my gynaecologist who would be the best one to see is also expensive.

i cant afford it. going to hospital isnt an option and they wont do anything for me as these are chronic conditions

i reached out the womens health near me that is bulk billed but they arent accepting new clients either or wont see as a one off

what would you ladies suggest

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avant-gardeSenior Contributor

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@outlander

hmm... they may not be your usual GP, but there are ones around that bulk bill just as a starting point to get advice?

Or could be worth giving health direct a call to get their opinion?

Otherwise could you go and ask the women's health for a referral somewhere if they can't take patients, where can

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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i dont have any bulk billing gps in my area unless theyre kids under 16 or you have a pension card. @avant-garde

health direct told me to see my gp as its not an urgent case but i havent tried asking the womens health clinic for another referral to somewhere else.

i might just have to pay to see my gynaecologist and urologist

endo pain mixed with infection symptoms hurt 😓
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