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[seekerofworld.livejournal.com]

I'm a little nervous. I've got my first gynocologist appointment this Tuesday... Other than the fact it's my first one and being nervous, I'll most likely be on the first or second day of my period.

So my question is, is it OK to have the appointment with my period? Or should I try to reschedule the appointment if I do get my period in the next couple of days?

And also, is there anything I'll need to know so I won't be blindsided by a question and such?

Thanks for anything you can help me with.

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[emmeangel.livejournal.com]

THey're going to ask about your sexual history and period history (what they are like). I would call and ask about rescheduling. My 3rd ever annual gyno appointment is Thursday... good luck.

[symphonyr13.livejournal.com]

Reschedule. They should have asked you if you were going to be on your period the day of your appointment.

[seekerofworld.livejournal.com]

Eh, my mom scheduled it about 6 months ago and she has almost no clue (she doesn't want to know) what time of the month I get my period.

[ezmerelda77.livejournal.com]

I would call about rescheduling, and then when you do have your appointment. If you have any questions bring them with you on a piece of paper. I always get flustered in the DR office so nice to have any questions written down so you can get answers.

[dindin.livejournal.com]

They may want you to reschedule - it's best to call and ask. :)

You'll probably want to come armed with basic family and personal health history (and history of this that or the other), when your last period was, any pregnancies, what birth control you're using - that sort of thing.

If you're going to talk to them about birth control, writing down your own questions in advance will help you not forget anything.

[seekerofworld.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the advice. :)

[primadonna123.livejournal.com]

My Gyno doesn't care if i'm on my period. I'd give a call, but this is the stuff these doctors are for, if everyone had to reschedual all the time (because not everyoen is regular) then half the appoitnments would be up in the air.

For my gyno at least it doesn't matter.

[snarkyghosts.livejournal.com]

It was more of a discussion about ways to regulate my hormones- my gyno doesn't care if I'm on my period. I think it depends who your doctor is and if you'd feel comfortable having an appointment during your cycle. I'd call and ask.