Catholic OB/GYN?

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Is there anyway to find a Catholic or pro-catholic OB/GYN. I love the one I have right now but he really pushes Birth Control and since becoming a Catholic again I do not want to be on BC. He claims that since I have PCOS that BC is the best option but the more I am researching it the more I have realized it is far from it.
 
I would try the

“One More Soul” website.

That is how I found my Catholic GYN. I have to say, it is really nice not to have to worry about anyone in the office talking about ABC.
 
MrsATurner said:
Not sure if this is the place to put this, If its not feel free to move it.

Is there anyway to find a Catholic or pro-catholic OB/GYN. I love the one I have right now but he really pushes Birth Control and since becoming a Catholic again I do not want to be on BC. He claims that since I have PCOS that BC is the best option but the more I am researching it the more I have realized it is far from it.
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My sister has PCOS—birth control pills did nothing but “fix” symptoms and really did nothing for the PCOS. She found a doctor with a more natural approach, I’m not sure what she does now exactly, but know she does not take BC pills! Best of luck in finding a new doctor.
 
maryjk said:
I would try the

“One More Soul” website.

That is how I found my Catholic GYN. I have to say, it is really nice not to have to worry about anyone in the office talking about ABC.
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Oh my Gosh thank you so much! I have tried the fertilitycare.org website but it told me that my nearest Doctor was 3 hours away from me. I live in a small community and accept that I may have to travel an hour to a larger city.

I was able to find one an hour away. But he is listed under Family Practice. Will they still do OB/GYN stuff?
 
MrsATurner said:
Oh my Gosh thank you so much! I have tried the fertilitycare.org website but it told me that my nearest Doctor was 3 hours away from me. I live in a small community and accept that I may have to travel an hour to a larger city.

I was able to find one an hour away. But he is listed under Family Practice. Will they still do OB/GYN stuff?
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I would call and ask, it can’t hurt.
 
MrsATurner said:
Not sure if this is the place to put this, If its not feel free to move it.

Is there anyway to find a Catholic or pro-catholic OB/GYN. I love the one I have right now but he really pushes Birth Control and since becoming a Catholic again I do not want to be on BC. He claims that since I have PCOS that BC is the best option but the more I am researching it the more I have realized it is far from it.
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DW has an OB and a GYN. DW’s GYN does not deliver anymore so she had to find an OB. Her GYN has been treating PCOS without BC for 10 years now. It can be done. Some many OB/GYNs go straight to BC for PCOS when there are other alternatives - which I am sure you have already come across in your research.

Her OB is says they treat PCOS, but they are one of the ones who are quick to suggest BC. In fact, last week she came for her post-natal exam. She told me she had to say no to three different people who asked her her about BC.

Shesh! 🤷
 
maryjk said:
I would call and ask, it can’t hurt.
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Another option would be to find a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) for your OB care, while seeing the MD for treatment of PCOS. I will say that most physicians that are Family Practice are limited in their treatment of PCOS and will refer out to an OB/GYN. From professional experience, I find CNMs to be much more knowledgeable in areas of OB/GYN than a Family Practice physician…and a great deal of CNMs don’t push ABC on their clients that do not want it; most are quite well-versed in NFP.

As maryjk mentioned, call and ask. You may be offered a “free, get-acquainted” visit where you can determine if he’d be a good match for providing/overseeing your gyn (and possibly OB care).
 
Birth control can make symptoms worse. I speak from experience. Did you know that there are different types of PCOS? Each one is addressed differently. What’s your e-mail address? I would be happy to share some info with you and things I’ve learned along the way:)
 
MrsDDD said:
Birth control can make symptoms worse. I speak from experience. Did you know that there are different types of PCOS? Each one is addressed differently. What’s your e-mail address? I would be happy to share some info with you and things I’ve learned along the way:)
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arzelturner2010@yahoo.com.

I would love to hear what you have to say
 
I just want to clear something up: metformin and OCPs treat DIFFERENT symptoms of PCOS. One is not better than the other. They are used together for different reasons. Metformin will help decrease androgens and prevent insulin resistance. OCPs also help with decreasing androgens but the primary effect is preventing endometrial cancer. Women with PCOS are at higher risk of uterine cancer because they don’t have normal periods and don’t shed the endometrium like other women. Over time, it can build up and the cells can change and become cancerous. The use of OCPs is to prevent that build-up and to cause regular monthly shedding of the lining.

I know people have a blanket opinion that contraceptives are wrong. I agree that use of contraceptives is wrong. But contraceptives are also just hormones and have legitimate uses. So please get all the facts before making a decision that OCPs are bad in PCOS.
 
SeekNFind said:
I just want to clear something up: metformin and OCPs treat DIFFERENT symptoms of PCOS. One is not better than the other. They are used together for different reasons. Metformin will help decrease androgens and prevent insulin resistance. OCPs also help with decreasing androgens but the primary effect is preventing endometrial cancer. Women with PCOS are at higher risk of uterine cancer because they don’t have normal periods and don’t shed the endometrium like other women. Over time, it can build up and the cells can change and become cancerous. The use of OCPs is to prevent that build-up and to cause regular monthly shedding of the lining.

I know people have a blanket opinion that contraceptives are wrong. I agree that use of contraceptives is wrong. But contraceptives are also just hormones and have legitimate uses. So please get all the facts before making a decision that OCPs are bad in PCOS.
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Contraceptives are not “just hormones”. They are artificial hormones , and they are a carcinogen.

stlouisreview.com/article/2012-03-29/facing-pill-head

stlouisreview.com/article/2012-05-03/catholic-doctor
 
agapewolf said:
Contraceptives are not “just hormones”. They are artificial hormones , and they are a carcinogen.

stlouisreview.com/article/2012-03-29/facing-pill-head

stlouisreview.com/article/2012-05-03/catholic-doctor
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And there are many other studies that show they are protective against ovarian cancer. I can assure you that as a medical professional I understand what OCPs are. I’m not here to debate them, just know that for women with PCOS they are recommended for uterine protection, at least until periods become regular.
 
MrsATurner said:
Oh my Gosh thank you so much! I have tried the fertilitycare.org website but it told me that my nearest Doctor was 3 hours away from me. I live in a small community and accept that I may have to travel an hour to a larger city.

I was able to find one an hour away. But he is listed under Family Practice. Will they still do OB/GYN stuff?
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My daughter found a wonderful NaPro family physician (the only one near her) and he was very well versed in fertility issues. As she is currently pregnant (praise God!) she sees both him and a wonderful Catholic OB/GYN.

As others have said, it doesn’t hurt to call!
 
I would love to have a Catholic OB/GYN myself but I am afraid Medicaid wouldn’t cover the ones that don’t prescribe birth control.
 
I wish I could find a NFP only GYN, I don’t currently have a GYN so I’ve been “in the market” but I looked on One More Soul and fertility care mentioned earlier in this thread, and I couldn’t find anyone near me. Maybe someday.
 
Holly3278 said:
I would love to have a Catholic OB/GYN myself but I am afraid Medicaid wouldn’t cover the ones that don’t prescribe birth control.
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It is less about who Medicaid with cover and more about who will take Medicaid coverage.

If there is one close to you, I would call and ask if they take Medicaid.
 
I called up a local pro-life group, People Concerned for the Unborn Child, and they were able to recommend a pro-life OB/GYN in my area. Check with any pro-life groups in your diocese.
 
I’ve had PCOS for years since I was a Freshman in college and never took Birth Control Pills to protect my uterine lining. Occasionally I was given Provera (progesterone) to shed my lining, but it was infrequent over the years. I’m 42 years old now, never been married, have no children and am open to life and marriage and children. However, I am now faced with uterine hyperplasia. Although I’ve been praying for a miracle and going the conservative route to treat this condition, hysterectomy is a real viable treatment unfortunately for what I’m experieincing because although Megase (a synthetic progesterone) treatment has helped eradicate the hyerplasia (thickened endometrium), atypical cells were found in my latest biopsy at the beginning of July. The pathologists did a stain for cancer on them, and a small foci of atypical cells that did not strongly diffuse for carcinoma but contained some that had with some/ weak diffusion. ?? Because is was non-diagnostic but still concerning, the gynocological oncologist who is treating me is concerned with the atypical cells and had to in his professional opinion suggest a hysterectomy or another D&C (I’ve had 2 already this year). The atypical cells in the biopsy are a precancerous condition and could also be an indication of an occult cancer. This is very scary, and I’m struggling with decision making because every fiber of my being wants to save my fertility and still be open to life but worries about the uncertainty of it all. ??? I’m struggling with trusting God although I know that He is capable of miracles and capable of everything. So…as of right now, I’ve decided to go in for a 3rd D&C (in two weeks July 24th) so that the doctor will have a larger sample to send to the pathologist for better evaluation and characterization of the atypical cells (hopefully there won’t be any is my prayer), and I’ll still have the opportunity to be treated conservatively. Why am I writing all this in detail…??? Perhaps I am sharing because I need prayers and prayers and more prayers. And also because this current condition of mine is the result of years of irregular, very irregular and often absent for months and months at a time, periods. Had I taken birth control pills, which I didn’t, I might not be in the current health situation I’m in with possible uterine cancer and/or precancerous uterine cells that might make having to remove my uterus in a hysterectomy my only option. And…had I taken birth control pills in my younger years, it wouldn’t have been for the intent of preventing conception but for the health of my uterine lining over the long term. Had I known what I know now, I might have asked to be put on birth control pills…??? I don’t know???..I’m just saying that I did things right and was never on the pill, but because of PCOS and not regularly shedding a lining like I would have, had I been on birth control pills, I might not now be facing the potential loss of my uterus when I’m so desiring marriage, children and a family. It’s stressful and heart breaking. Any and all prayers for my situation would be appreciated. I’m trying to be open to life still and God’s will but also responsible to the care of my temple as I traverse these uncertain and rough waters with having to deal with my health situation in the near future.😦
 
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