Where to go?

LegacyUser

First of all, I'm not looking for medical advice. I know I need professional help, I just don't know from whom.

When I was younger, I was abused. That's long over, but it's seven years later and I have something in my vagina, which I can't remove.

It's taken a long time to convince myself that I actually have to get it sorted out, and I'm still really nervous and embarrassed about telling someone about it.

Do I need to go to a gynaecologist, or a GP, or Casualty, or someone else? And obviously I can't discuss this with my parents, so I don't know how to sort out the money side of things. Is it likely to cost much? I've never been to a doctor before, I don't know how that works.

Thanks for your help.

BreadBoard

Hmmm, you've never been to a doctor before ???

What age are you? You need to see your local GP first. I think you should tell your parents, or maybe your mother anyway to get a female opinion or maybe a good friend?

Hope you'll be ok anyway, best of luck

hazeler

I think that you should go to your GP, they will be the best person to start with. They will examine you and let you know what the next step to take would be. If you are not comfortable telling you parents, maybe confide in a friend and ask them to come with you. It will be alot easier on you if you have someone you can trust and are comfortable with, there with you for support.

I really think that you should get yourself looked at sooner rather than later, I know it may be hard for you but think of the weight that will be lifted when you make the next step...

Good luck with everything and I hope this helps

CharLit

Hey hon,

A GP is first port of call, he/she will refer you to a specialist if necessary.
I don't live in Ireland so I'm afraid I don't know about costs etc., but you could always call a random doctor's office and ask how much a consultation would cost, whether they're obliged to inform your parents (if you're under age that is)and anything else you need to know beforehand.

I think it's really brave of you to do this, keep in mind that
a) this is not your fault and nothing you need to be ashamed of
b) looking at any part of your body is simply a doctor's job. I know it's unpleasant and embarrassing, but they've seen it all before and it's really no big deal to them.

take care!!!!

claire-g

Hi there,

If you do not feel comfortable going to local/family GP for whatever reason, you could go to a well woman clinic, they are all over the country and have female doctors.

Esel

If you've never been to a doctor before, I think it would be a good idea for you to find a female GP to go to as a first step. The cost of a visit should be in the region of €40 to €50. If the cost is a problem for you, go anyway and explain this. I'm sure they won't turn you away.

If there is a Well Woman centre near you, go there and ask to be seen by a female doctor. I don't know what they charge.

milod

OP, you need to go now:

http://www.wellwomancentre.ie/index.html

as well as looking after your physical health, they provide counselling too.

greenkittie

Don't feel worried about a doctor examining down there either. They really do put you at ease, i told this to my friend who wouldn't believe me but got the examination they needed anyway and afterwards came out all smiles saying i was right and they hadn't felt uncomfortable at all. You will feel so relived after its all sorted out.

Black Swan

We are not qualified to give medical advice. You should start with your GP?