Pregnant With 3rd Child And Angry Posted: 08-27-04 21:03pm
Im 23 years old and due to have my third
(and last)child in 3 weeks. Im so very
angry and disappointed with every
physician I have come in contact with
since the birth of my first child. My
previous deliveries were both vaginal and
this one will be as well. I havent felt
normal vaginally since giving birth to my
first child, and have often felt that I
have a rectocele, although I have a very
difficult time getting any Dr. To take me
seriously. I am repeatedly told that
there is no prolapse present(although I
have seen it with my own eyes with a
handheld mirror) and that this is an
"older ladies' problem". Im so pissed
and insulted. Im a nurse and am quite
aware of the anatomy and structure of the
female vagina, especially my own. I just
dont know what to do, im at my wits end!
Sometimes I feel so depressed and ashamed.
I tried to talk my Dr. Into doing an
elective c.S. On me, but he refuses. I
have every single symptom of rectocele,
including having to perform manual
evacuation with a b.M. And a constant
feeling of something falling out of my
vagina. This is all very humuliating to
a 23 year old and really, a death sentence
for my self-esteem, dignity, and sex life
with my husband. Im going to have to
deal with this for the rest of my life,
and I cant find a decent Dr. Who will
even try to help me. Does anyone have
any advice?
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 08-27-04 21:18pm
Wow!I'd be pissed too if the docs were not
listening to me.Having a prolapsed uterus
is not just an old lady thing!Are you
limited by insurance coverage?If not ,try
to get in with the ob/gyn with the best
reputation in your area after you deliver
and see what options are available to
you.I hate docs who won't see past their
own egos!!Grrrrrrr!Best of luck to
you.Patty
