I'm a 10 year old girl about 2 turn 11 in 2 weeks. The doctor I go to is a woman. I of course go to a pediatricion. In the set up of the doctor, I have to go there until I'm 18! This Friday, in 2 days, I have a doctors appointment. In my last visit, 2 years ago, My doctor made a comment like,"OH! It looks like we're getting a little hair down here. I was embarrassed then. Now I have "boobs". I'm scared what comment she'll make this time. And now, it's worst. She and my mom are friends and she goes 2 the same church as us. PLEASE HELP!!!
2006-11-29 07:55:02 · 20 answers · asked by baldjacket 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
If you're not comfortable with your doctor, sit your mom down and have a serious talk with her about it. Tell her how the doctor embarassed you last time and how you'd like to find a different doctor. Then see what she says.
You don't have to go to a pediatrician. You could also go to a family practitioner- they see kids as well as adults. And most adult doctors will start seeing you around 14, so you could switch then if you want. Unfortunately it all depends on what your mom says since you're underage, but let her know it's really embarassing to you and you'd like to go see someone else.
Being a kid is so hard since you can't make all of your own choices. I felt like that as a kid all the time. Hang in there- adulthood makes it all worth it (and you can remember this and respect your kids' wishes once you have kids)
2006-11-29 07:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I moved to a different state, I was 12. Apparently you need a physical if you move so I went to the doctors.I got a male doctor and he tried to "cop a feel", do you know what I did, I smacked him right in the face. My mom was in the room and started busting out laughing, anyway I found a knew doctor and I think you should do the same if you are that uncomfortable with her.
2006-11-29 12:53:04 · answer #2 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if this is the same doctor, you obviously aren't comfortable with her. Talk to your mom and tell her how you feel. She'll understand.
There is nothing wrong with the human body, but some things you might not be ready to discuss. I was the same way when I was younger, and I got embarrassed whenever someone mentioned something about puberty. Eventually, you'll become more comfortable talking about it.
Don't stress about it; just talk to your mom. Things will be ok.
2006-11-29 08:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by goldie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As hard as it may be, you might consider telling your mom about this. That was most certianly not an appropriate comment for your doctor to make! Just tell your mom that your doctor made a comment that made you feel uncomfertable and ask her if she would be able to talk to your doctor and explaine the situation. Its not right that your doctor made a comment that made you feel uncomfertable to the point where you dread going to the doctors. so just talk to your mom if its not too wierd. good luck!
2006-11-29 09:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by emilayyyy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a teenager I had bad acne and I was so embarrassed about it! I went to the doctor for a checkup or something and he said something like, "Everything's fine, but let's do something about that ACNE!" I wanted to die, after I killed him for mentioning it! I was really angry that he brought it up because even though I understood he wanted to help and thought he could help me with that, I was NOT interested in talking about it! So I kind of understand how you felt. Doctors try to get you to talk about things they would like to help you with without knowing whether you are ready or willing. She is probably trying to give you an opening for any questions you might have about your physical changes, maybe she read it in a book somewhere how to relate to adolescent kids--anyway, just be prepared but don't stress about whatever she might or might not say. Just prepare a response that lets her know you would rather not discuss it, and try not to let yourself get too upset if you feel embarrassed. You may find things get better, not worse, between you in the next several years. Good luck!
2006-11-29 08:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she makes you feel uncomfortable, see if you can get another doctor or if you could see a family doctor instead of a pediatrician. Also, your boobs and pubic hair is nothing she hasn't seen before, still her comments may be a bit out of line since you are young and self-conscious. Know that even though you're 10 you're still entitled to doctor-patient priviledge and anything that's between you and your doctor is between you and her.
2006-11-29 08:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by Cybele 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be worse i have a man doctor and i'm thirteen and i went thorugh the same stuff if you really feel uncomfortable you may want to talk to ur mom about a new doctor or to the doctor about not making those comments talking is a good think communication is key its not like you can keep ur body from changing
2006-11-29 08:23:08 · answer #7 · answered by harpist_freak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... I can very well understand how u feel when ur doc made a comment like that... Now before you go to ur doc again.. get ready with a nice comment for her as well... if she made a comment again during this visit... u can comment back on her... I'm sure she will not made any more comments till all ur visits to her...
Hope this suggestion will help...
Good Luck!
2006-11-29 08:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by just_4_frenz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 22:03:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a good idea to talk to your mom about it first if you are comfortable with her. But to tell you the truth, you can't just get another doctor, so why don't you tell her that you get embarrased when she talks about it. Option number three would be to just laugh it off. I bet she is only trying to be friends with you. She is probably trying to make u used to talking about such subjects, because in the future you will need to discuss them. GOOD LUCK. hope that helps.
2006-11-29 08:00:18 · answer #10 · answered by amipatel333 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋