Ob/Gyn versus Endocrinologist? Long with a bit of a vent due to frastration.

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Hello,

I was wondering about the same question and did some research on the subject

on the Internet. I think Ku is right a reproductive endocrinologist has

more experience and more training on how to tackle issues like fibroids,

endometriosis, PCOs, infertility, IVF treatments and so on.

My search was more concentrated in finding an RE in Athens Greece as this is

my home country. I would definitely go ahead and see an RE. I believe you

could get more information and have a more productive discussion with

someone who specialises on such matters rather than see an ob/gyn and get

the usual " get a hysterectomy " or even worse " its all in your head " . I am

not saying that all ob/gyns are like that, there are some good doctors out

there.

I live in the UK but I still have not figured out how to find my way around

the system in order to see a specialist. Last time I discussed with my GP

the option of having a repeated ultrasound to check the progress of the

fibroid, after a year and 3 months had gone by since we first discovered it,

she simply told me that the NHS does not provide for such treatment.

As a result I had a vaginal ultrasound early September back home and I paid

for it myself. The fibroid has grown a little; it is still small compared to

other ladies here.

Nevertheless I would like to have a saline ultrasound or a sonohysterogram

to find out the type of fibroid I have. The only thing I know is that it is

located at the back of the uterus. I do not know if it is inside the cavity

or outside, if it is in the wall of the uterus or if it is on a stalk. I

feel it is important for me to know about the location so that I can plan

what to do if and when I need to.

I am wondering what my GP will say if I ask for that test to be carried out.

I bet she will find some excuse not to go ahead and refer me for the test.

I can tell you that I discovered the fibroid after complaining several times

of post coital bleeding and pain. Something more sinister was discovered as

well. I had some abnormal cells in my cervix and had to do a cold

coagulation. I had to have pap smears every six months and now every year.

The bleeding is gone but the pain remains.

If anyone here who also lives in the UK has any idea of how to get a

referral to see a specialist please let me know. All suggestions are

welcome.

I will post a message to the UK group as well.

If you have the ability to go and see an RE do it without any hesitation.

After all you have nothing to lose.

I can tell you it is better to get some answers/information rather than just

waiting and worrying and wondering like I do at the moment.

Sorry for the long vent. I have been bottling things up for a while and now

I simply cannot keep it in any longer.

andra