Going to a walk-in clinic is a good place to start. The doctors there would probably have more general knowledge -- as opposed to specialized knowledge about a particular field, like hormones or gynecological concerns. However, if you go to a clinic and tell them that you have specific symptoms that make you wonder if you have PMDD, for instance, they'll know how to proceed. At least with testing. If they can't do something, perhaps they'll know where to refer you where it doesn't cost a lot of money.
Some walk-in clinics allow you to make appointments ahead of time. You could call ahead and see if there is a doctor that has any specific gynecological experience or specialty and ask to see her or him.
The downside of a walk-in clinic is that unless you can get an appointment with a specific doctor, you won't have consistency of care the way you would if you could go to your own doctor for consultation and testing. However, without insurance, you have to do the best that you can do, right?
I want to pat you on the back for being so aware of your body and being an advocate for yourself as regards to your health, hormones and well-being. It may take you a bit to find out for sure what's going on, but you're on the right track.
If we can help any more, please don't hesitate to write back and update us. Others in your same situation will be very interested to learn whatever you find out.
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Hi, Miss Ashley,
Going to a walk-in clinic is a good place to start. The doctors there would probably have more general knowledge -- as opposed to specialized knowledge about a particular field, like hormones or gynecological concerns. However, if you go to a clinic and tell them that you have specific symptoms that make you wonder if you have PMDD, for instance, they'll know how to proceed. At least with testing. If they can't do something, perhaps they'll know where to refer you where it doesn't cost a lot of money.
Some walk-in clinics allow you to make appointments ahead of time. You could call ahead and see if there is a doctor that has any specific gynecological experience or specialty and ask to see her or him.
The downside of a walk-in clinic is that unless you can get an appointment with a specific doctor, you won't have consistency of care the way you would if you could go to your own doctor for consultation and testing. However, without insurance, you have to do the best that you can do, right?
I want to pat you on the back for being so aware of your body and being an advocate for yourself as regards to your health, hormones and well-being. It may take you a bit to find out for sure what's going on, but you're on the right track.
If we can help any more, please don't hesitate to write back and update us. Others in your same situation will be very interested to learn whatever you find out.
August 5, 2009 - 8:23amThis Comment
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