Building Confidence to talk to your doctor

 

Talking to your doctor about your vaginal health can often make you feel uncomfortable or even embarrassed. It can be difficult to talk about symptoms that you are experiencing in your vaginal area, but it is also important that you advocate for your vaginal health. Doctors cannot read your mind and the only person that can advocate for your body is you.

How to build confidence when talking to your doctor about your vaginal health:

· They’ve probably seen it before:

When you go to visit your doctor keep in mind, they have probably seen a case just like yours before. Doctors have loads of experience and they have either seen cases similar to what you are going in for or possibly even worse.

· Keep a record of your symptoms:

Keeping a record of what you are experiencing and how long you have been experiencing it can help you be prepared when going in to talk to your doctor. It will make the appointment go by smoother and a lot quicker when you have all the details rather than it being a questioning match between you and your doctor.

· Use your words:

If you have not studied medicine, or vaginal health, (and no google doesn’t count) then use your own words when it comes to describing your symptoms. Don’t try using terminology that you don’t understand. When you barely know what you are saying it can be hard for the doctor to know what you are saying so use your own words to avoid any miscommunication.

· Don’t lie:

When you are not completely honest about what your symptoms are you are preventing yourself from getting the proper care. Lying about anything medical-related puts you in jeopardy of getting the wrong diagnosis and the correct treatment. Never lie always be honest so you can get the correct treatment.

In-conclusion:

Talking about your vaginal health to your doctor doesn’t have to be awkward, uncomfortable, or embarrassing. It is their job to provide proper care while also supplying a judgment-free zone to their patience. Being prepared, honest, and knowing it is okay to openly talk about your vaginal health can help you be confident talking about your health.

At Stetho Health Systems we want women to know that it is important that they speak up about their vaginal health and are honest about what they are experiencing so that they can get the proper diagnosis and treatment. Nobody knows your body better than you and you are the only person that can speak up about your health.