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(reply to Anonymous)

Anon,

Thank you for promising to find a new doctor. Doctors have no business making their patients feel like children, whether there are morals involved or not. Imagine if you WERE a pregnant teenager and he was the one you first came in contact with! You would be even more confused, and probably come away with even less information than you needed, at a time in your life when you really need a good doctor.

You must find someone who listens to you and responds. You are young and healthy and all you need help with is regulating your period and figuring out your hormones. An ob/gyn who has a particular interest in the hormonal side of things will be your best bet. Don't be afraid to call an office where there are a lot of ob/gyns and ask, "Is there one of the doctors who is particularly expert at working with hormones?" They may say "all of the doctors are," but if you press a little, and say "I'm sure you're right, but I'm 19 and need someone who can work with me on why my periods last months," they may feel that one doctor is better for you than another.

Hang in there, make that appointment, and please come back and update us!

December 14, 2009 - 7:37am

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