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Bad doctors. How do I get my doctor to listen to me and take me seriously?
I don't think my periods are normal but my doctor keeps telling me that they will sort out as I age. I am 22 years old and have been having a period since I was 11, actually, so I kind-of think that they should be better than they are.
I have a period every 13 - 17 days. They are pretty lengthy and very painful. I pass a LOT of blood clots and bleed so heavily that I cannot wear tampons. I've take time off of work before because of how seriously ill I've been. I've passed out a few times at work during my time of the month (or should that be timeS of the month?). I almost always vomit during the daytime while on my period. I run a fever but I am really pale and weak when I'm menstruating. This cannot be normal!
My doctor keeps telling me that I'm young and that my symptoms will clear up as I get older. I don't want them to clear up YEARS from now. I want normal 28-day periods that are moderate flow for the right amount of days...NOW! :(
What can I say to my doctor so that he takes me seriously? I seriously want this to change if at all possible. I seriously want him to understand me and try to help me rather than shrugging me off like a kid. What do I say to him?
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Do you go to a physician or a gyno for this issue?
I'd highly recommend a gyno because they would actually see that this is an issue.
what you could do is ask to go on birth control. it regulates your cycle so it happens every 28 days like clockwork and also controls the pain a little bit. you're obviously old enough to go on the pill or another type of birth control so definitely look into it.
for now, just go to a different doctor.
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Common Sense dictates that you go to another doctor. If a few other doctors say that there is something wrong with you, and he was wrong, surely there is some sort of ombudsman, or service, so that you can report him for mistreating you (google it), and being a negligent doctor. If the few doctors say the same thing as him, maybe it is natural.
Also, herbal remedies can help with problems, just go to a herbologist, or search the net. Hope i helped.
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Stop trying with this particular doctor, just go to another.
Preferably to a doctor or clinic that specializes in women’s health. Ask female friends for their referrals and take your business and health care somewhere else. It might be challenging, you might have to wait for an appointment or drive a good way, or maybe it will cost you some extra money. At this point however, you’ve got a much better chance visiting someone else then continuing to bang your head against your current doctor’s door.
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