Birth Control and Gynecologist

[PhiloMed]

Can’t anyone but me see this ugly correlation?!?!?

Correlation does not equal causation.

Back to the OP’s issue…

As others have said, you should absolutely feel comfortable speaking with your gynecologist about how you feel. It is also entirely possible that since years have gone by since you were started on the hormone treatment you may no longer have this problem. I was in a similar situation and after 10 years I simply stopped. The issues had resolved themselves in that time and I didn’t need the medication anymore.

If, for some reason, you aren’t comfortable with your drys response then you might have to find a new physician. However, I think any reasonable Dr wouldn’t have a problem with you stopping a medication and seeing how you do. If the problem persists, then further investigation will be necessary.

 

[schaeffer]

There are lots of reasons women don’t want to be on the pill. It’s not just a Catholic thing. It won’t be the first time the Dr has had a woman come in and say they want off the pill.

Don’t assume the worst, or that you are going to have to have a moral argument with the Dr.

Another option, is talk to some women in your parish and ask if they have gynos they are comfortable with and get a few names.

 

[Marysann]

Contact your local Catholic medical society for references for doctors. The pro-life office of your diocese should be able to put you in touch with them. I have also read that some women with problems such as yours have also been helped by endocrinologists who looked for solutions for the problems that did not include the use of oral contraceptives. Good luck!

 

[3DOCTORS]

That is an excellent point made by several about the fact that not everyone can take the hormones. So there’s surely something else. That sounds like a good way to lead into the subject with your doctor.

 

[skigirl1689]

The best thing is to be polite, but firm. I do this on all kinds of issues, including BCPs. One physician’s assistant I sometimes see is big on pushing the flu shot; I always refuse. Finally he “got it” that I wasn’t going to change my mind.

Doctors have always been respectful of my decisions. But I have been seeing specialists from the time I was about 2 for a condition I have, and my parents always encouraged me to speak for myself.

Also, I am big on no hormones as my one aunt has stage four breast cancer that feeds off hormones. It may not genetic, but I am not taking that risk.