Comments on: Questions To Ask Your Gynecologist http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/ A Gutsy Guide to Getting Your Mojo Back Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:26:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Lissa Rankin http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-7078 Lissa Rankin Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:59:44 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-7078 Dearest Pinkies, I wish I could answer every single question, dear ones! In light of my upcoming book, the opening of the Owning Pink Center, and the offer to write a column for First magazine, I"m having trouble keeping up here. But these are great questions and I'm so proud of you for OWNING your health. Stay tuned. When we relaunch Owning PInk in May, I will have a column that answers select questions once/week. Much love Lissa Rankin, MD Dearest Pinkies,
I wish I could answer every single question, dear ones! In light of my upcoming book, the opening of the Owning Pink Center, and the offer to write a column for First magazine, I”m having trouble keeping up here. But these are great questions and I’m so proud of you for OWNING your health. Stay tuned. When we relaunch Owning PInk in May, I will have a column that answers select questions once/week.

Much love
Lissa Rankin, MD

]]> By: Anu http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-7034 Anu Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:35 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-7034 Hi Lissa, I am going to see a ob-gyn for a pre conception visit.I am a normal weight, exercising,healthy eating (mostly)habits 30 yr old. What are the questions I should be asking? Thanks!! Hi Lissa,

I am going to see a ob-gyn for a pre conception visit.I am a normal weight, exercising,healthy eating (mostly)habits 30 yr old. What are the questions I should be asking? Thanks!!

]]> By: Bella http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-6865 Bella Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:05:28 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-6865 Hello! I'm very nervous and I would like some advice. First off, I am 18 years old and have never been able to use a tampon. I always thought I was doing it wrong but finally I figured it out and it was extremely painful going in and even worse taking it out. I've also never had sex because I'm afraid that it is going to hurt. This has been happening for years now and I don't know what it could be. Also, I think that I have a yeast infection so I made an appointment with the gynecologist at the college that I go to. This will be my first pelvic exam, and I'm so incredibly afraid that it is going to hurt me so much and I don't know how to relax. One of my friends went to the school gynecologist and said that the doctor was very cold, distant and barely talked to her. I'm nervous that she will not care if she is hurting me. I'm also very shy and I might be even more nervous about talking to the doctor, I'm scared that I will freeze up and forget what to say and then ask to leave. I don't know how to get over this fear and I have no idea how I could make myself relax, do you have any suggestions? thanks so much! Hello! I’m very nervous and I would like some advice. First off, I am 18 years old and have never been able to use a tampon. I always thought I was doing it wrong but finally I figured it out and it was extremely painful going in and even worse taking it out. I’ve also never had sex because I’m afraid that it is going to hurt. This has been happening for years now and I don’t know what it could be. Also, I think that I have a yeast infection so I made an appointment with the gynecologist at the college that I go to. This will be my first pelvic exam, and I’m so incredibly afraid that it is going to hurt me so much and I don’t know how to relax. One of my friends went to the school gynecologist and said that the doctor was very cold, distant and barely talked to her. I’m nervous that she will not care if she is hurting me. I’m also very shy and I might be even more nervous about talking to the doctor, I’m scared that I will freeze up and forget what to say and then ask to leave. I don’t know how to get over this fear and I have no idea how I could make myself relax, do you have any suggestions? thanks so much!

]]> By: Lissa Rankin http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-5924 Lissa Rankin Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:39:07 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-5924 Sweet Ana, Grab a girlfriend, pick up a home pregnancy test, and just do it- like ripping off a bandaid. The anxiety over whether or not it's true may be worse than the truth. It may just be crazy hormones, which can happen when you're a teenager. You can do it, honey. And you're strong enough to handle anything. We believe in you. Sending you love and a little prayer for peace Lissa Sweet Ana,
Grab a girlfriend, pick up a home pregnancy test, and just do it- like ripping off a bandaid. The anxiety over whether or not it’s true may be worse than the truth. It may just be crazy hormones, which can happen when you’re a teenager. You can do it, honey. And you’re strong enough to handle anything. We believe in you.
Sending you love and a little prayer for peace
Lissa

]]> By: ana http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-5909 ana Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:30:35 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-5909 Ok i just wanted to say that this website helped alot...i have a little problem and im trying to seek a ob/gyn im 18 years old and i got my period two days delayed and it was like any other period or so i though i had it for a day and then the next day it compleately stopped then the next day after that it came back in the evening and the next day in the morning it left after that it didnt come back is that normal? i know you cant answer medical questions but im really worried i might be pregnant... thanks for your time!!:) Ok i just wanted to say that this website helped alot…i have a little problem and im trying to seek a ob/gyn im 18 years old and i got my period two days delayed and it was like any other period or so i though i had it for a day and then the next day it compleately stopped then the next day after that it came back in the evening and the next day in the morning it left after that it didnt come back is that normal? i know you cant answer medical questions but im really worried i might be pregnant… thanks for your time!!:)

]]> By: Lissa Rankin http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-5737 Lissa Rankin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:59:26 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-5737 Katie, without seeing you and knowing more about you and your body, it's so hard for me to say. You Pinkies keep asking so many questions and I seriously want to help. Let me brainstorm about how I might be able to help answer some of your questions. In the mean time, Katie- I would see what happens this cycle and don't worry too much. Sometimes it's just a fluke that your cycle gets off. But if it persists, see your gynecologist. Be well, sweetie! Katie, without seeing you and knowing more about you and your body, it’s so hard for me to say. You Pinkies keep asking so many questions and I seriously want to help. Let me brainstorm about how I might be able to help answer some of your questions.

In the mean time, Katie- I would see what happens this cycle and don’t worry too much. Sometimes it’s just a fluke that your cycle gets off. But if it persists, see your gynecologist.
Be well, sweetie!

]]> By: Katie http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-5731 Katie Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:28:56 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-5731 I had my period for four days and it stopped two days ago. Last night up till this morning I have had pain/cramping and I have begun to bleed again (not horribly but it looks like my period starting again). I thought there could be three reason for this. I had chili last night and the cramping is just gas and I just didn't finish my period. Two I had a terribly intense workout yesterday night for the sport i play and my body cant handle it. Three my boyfriend was a little rough with me two nights ago. I don't know what it is exactly. I had my period for four days and it stopped two days ago. Last night up till this morning I have had pain/cramping and I have begun to bleed again (not horribly but it looks like my period starting again). I thought there could be three reason for this. I had chili last night and the cramping is just gas and I just didn’t finish my period. Two I had a terribly intense workout yesterday night for the sport i play and my body cant handle it. Three my boyfriend was a little rough with me two nights ago. I don’t know what it is exactly.

]]> By: Lissa Rankin http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-5431 Lissa Rankin Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:40:05 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-5431 Shona, There's no quick answer to your question about how long you can have sex. I'd have to know why you're having problems. If you live in the Bay area, come see me for an appointment and we can dig further into what's going on. I'm sure there are solutions and a gynecologist can help you, but i can't fix this one over the internet. Big love Lissa Shona,
There’s no quick answer to your question about how long you can have sex. I’d have to know why you’re having problems. If you live in the Bay area, come see me for an appointment and we can dig further into what’s going on. I’m sure there are solutions and a gynecologist can help you, but i can’t fix this one over the internet.
Big love
Lissa

]]> By: Lissa Rankin http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-5430 Lissa Rankin Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:38:57 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-5430 Dear Shona, I wish there was an easy way to change your breast size, but I'm afraid there's not. Exercises, medications- none of the rumors are true. Your body was just made that way- and you're PERFECTLY NORMAL. Love and honor your body just the way it is, and have fun with padded bras or silicone inserts you can stick into your bra. And although I don't recommend it, there's always plastic surgery. But why fix what ain't broken? You're perfect, just the way you are, love. Dear Shona,
I wish there was an easy way to change your breast size, but I’m afraid there’s not. Exercises, medications- none of the rumors are true. Your body was just made that way- and you’re PERFECTLY NORMAL. Love and honor your body just the way it is, and have fun with padded bras or silicone inserts you can stick into your bra. And although I don’t recommend it, there’s always plastic surgery. But why fix what ain’t broken? You’re perfect, just the way you are, love.

]]> By: shona http://www.owningpink.com/2009/06/18/questions-to-ask-your-gynecologist/comment-page-1/#comment-5422 shona Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:24:51 +0000 http://www.owningpink.com/?p=1702#comment-5422 i cant have sex for more than 3 or 4 minutes.i cant satisfy my partner?hw can i improve my strength and time? i cant have sex for more than 3 or 4 minutes.i cant satisfy my partner?hw can i improve my strength and time?

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