If I need to see a doctor for breast health (I have a milk blister from nursing my 9 month old daughter that isn't going away and is causing a blocked duct) should I go to my primary care physician or my OBGYN?
2007-02-18 16:37:36 · 7 answers · asked by gracemaddy 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I would go with the OBGYN. They have more expertise than a general practitioner. General practioners are good for basic health problems, but OBGYN's deal with all aspects of women's health.
2007-02-18 17:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by car_gal79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had one when I wasn't pregnant. It's just a blockage or the bartholin gland. Sitz baths 3-4 times a day for 10-15 minutes each should clear it up in a few days. If it becomes painful, that means it is infected and has become an abscess and you need antibiotics and to have it lanced. Either way, I wouldn't think it should effect your pregnancy. Bartholin glands are near the outside of the vagina, which is away from the action, so to speak =) If it gets infected see your OB
2016-05-24 06:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your OBGYN they are used to handling these situations and can quickly identify and treat it.
2007-02-18 16:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by MsBeav 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either doc can handle your general needs like this. I don't see a GYN doc unless my regular doc refers me to one as something is out of his league.
2007-02-18 16:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think OB/GYN handles all aspects of women's reproductive health, including breasts.
2007-02-18 16:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try the OBGYN
2007-02-18 17:02:28 · answer #6 · answered by Nat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend your OB/GYN for this issue.
2007-02-18 22:40:06 · answer #7 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋