Is there a gynaecologist on here who i can talk to?

Question

I asked my doctor about this problem but she was no help AT ALL and i almost thought she didn't approve of people having babies!

I have a uterine prolapse (still not sure exactly what type it is) but since i have had it my periods have been heavy at first, then spotting for DAYS afterwards. I had a smear test yesterday and i am spotting again. We have been trying for a baby but no luck as yet. As i fell pregnant instantly with my son i was wondering if my problem could prevent me from getting pregnant?

As i said before, my doctor was NO help and just said to do pelvic floor exercises, lose weight and keep trying for a baby....... She would not refer me to a gynaecologist or the physiotherapist and was reluctant to answer any more of my questions!

Any suggestions/ideas/help of the professional nature would be greatly appreciated!

The trouble is she is the only female doctor at the practice. I am thinking of going back to my other doctor but he is young and handsome and i feel funny talking to him about ladies problems!!

Answer 1

Unfortunately you will find that doctors are like this, because they have to cover a wide range of subjects and they only have so long to deal with you specifically they can be very limited on what they can do, let alone what they are willing to do.

Doctors are largely ignorant about female anatomy, my own doctor was also unwilling to help with my reproductive health, in fact she openly abused me for my birth control choices – I used FAM, highly effective as birth control, helps take care of vaginal health and fantastic if trying to conceive because as well as telling you when to have sex to achieve pregnancy, aiding in sex selection, and telling you when you are pregnant before a pregnancy test can, it also tells you exactly why you cannot get pregnant by telling you where things are going wrong – my doctor had no idea what FAM was, thinking it was the same as the rhythm method and called me a 'silly little girl who was going to get herself pregnant' after which she point blank refused to treat me. Rant over, point is many doctors are ignorant but do not like to admit it.

I would highly recommend using Fertility Awareness Method yourself if trying for a child, unfortunately I am guessing that your doctor has not told you to do this already, when she really should have – get yourself the book 'Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement and Reproductive Wealth' by Toni Weschler – I guarantee you that it will help you get pregnant.

Exercises will help you, but in the long run you would be better off looking for another doctor, don't expect miracles from doctors but do expect to find a doctor who will be more willing to give you the help you need.

Answer 2

The prolapse is a fall or drop of the uterus, your heavy PV bleeding is a common symptom. The exercises will bring this muscle back into its original position, tilting is common 'after' child birth so was surprised to hear you are trying for one - guess this will be your first(?) Yoga & pilates is good for posture realignment, and plenty of info on pelvic floor exercises on line. Your age might be a consideration in wether a Gyn Obs consult is needed as well as length of time you have been trying. Change Doc's within the surgery is an option. Hope this helps, how ever little. Good luck + the new method of smear testing does cause more spotting than the previous method it is being reported, the little brush instead of the spatula.

Additional: I am horrified at the reports people are making about the comments thier GPs make to them! But lets remember 23 new things are discovered in medicine everyday so ignorance? well it is to be expected sometime; plain rudeness never!

Answer 3

If you have a uterine prolapse then this means your womb has fallen or tilted due to laxity of the muscles.It would not be advisable t try for a pregnancy as a womb which is prolapsed could not sustain one.However you might have a womb which is tilted back and a pregnancy would lift the womb to fit the abdominal cavity as a pregnancy progressed and apregenancy is viable.If your G.P is saying to continue trying then I think its highly unlikely you have proplapse more likely to be a posterior uterus.pelvic flooor exercises obviously tighten the muscled of the pelvic floor not the uterus

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You can insist on a referral to a specialist.

Have you thought about seeing another GP for a second opinion? Under the NHS you are entitled to that.

Answer 6

i would see Dr Hun he will give you blood tests etc sounds silly but the good young looking ones are always the best listeners