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1. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

   walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Snugglibumkins - Never to late to chime in, IMHO, thanks for your input - DH new where NOT to stand to avoid being in doctor's way, just that neither of us was all that comfortable as to whether he might be able to accompany me, or where it WOULD be ...

2. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

   walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Had my exam last week, and at least from the perspective of the question/subject of this thread, it went wonderful! I have to say that I really feel comfortable w/ my OB/GYN - he's one great doc. There apparently were a few cancellations that day, ...

3. I feel so bad

   walker shaw replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Wouldn't electrolysis work? Tweezing would hurt, could lead to ingrown hairs, and the hair will come back. Dilapatories might not be good due to sensitivity as the doctor said (and speaking of sensitivity, sounds like the doctor might need a refre...

4. Nuva Ring questions

   walker shaw replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for correcting me - I should have been more clear in my question - I was thinking that some sort of back of method of b/c needed to be used until the Nova Ring took effect, and I was actually thinking along the lines of condoms, spermicides, d...

5. Nuva Ring questions

   walker shaw replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Do you have to continue taking your birth control pills for a set amount of time once you start the Nuva Ring, or is the Nuva Ring effective birth control the moment you insert it? It seems to me that the Nuva Ring would be similar to the pill and t...

6. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

   walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

   First, I agree with KellNY, CrunchRN, Batman24, and the others who believe that it is the patient's choice, and I really appreciate their comments and encouragement. I strongly agree with Batman24's comments in post #57 - Thanks, Batman! When I first...

7. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

   walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I can't really think of any real reason why a doctor or nurse would be uncomfortable with a patient's DH/SO observing, other than perhaps the doctor is afraid that they are being set up for a malpractice claim - Also, I don't believe that it should b...

8. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

   walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

   KellNY - again, THANKS for the words of encouragement - not only are you a breath of fresh air, but almost like a cheerleader - your input and supporting encouragement are much appreciated - "curious what my cervix looks like. He'd like to watch you ...

9. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

   walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the replies Batman 24 and CrunchRn - it's reassuring. I should add that DH has been allowed to accompany me to routine exams and has been with me in the exam room during exams in the past with this doctor, and it has not been a big deal. H...

10. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

    walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I assume that i'm the OP (original poster???) and I DO appreciate the various views that have been presented. In prior posts, I did want to clarify the assumptions/circumstances behind the "routine" exam that I was referring to in the original post, ...

11. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

    walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been thinking about the responses from everyone which I appreciate, even if I disagree w/ what some have said. Now for MY DISCLAIMER: My original question asked about ROUTINE exams. Some responses dealt w/ abuse, which if present, definately ...

12. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

    walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can understand asking the patient whether they are comfortable as you suggest - this makes sense, and gives the patient to voice their opinion if they are not comfortable with having their partner present during the exam. Also, the 2nd point about ...

13. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

    walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We will have to agree to DISAGREE on that one. My original post referred to "routine exams," and I was trying to clarify "routine" further since some answers, yours included, referred to exams done in the ER or rape or abuse type exams. I was not ask...

14. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

    walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with Falon that the patient should make the decision whether to have someone in the exam room with her during the exam. When I first asked the question, I was asking the question from the standpoint of a normal, non-abusive husband / wife or...

15. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

    walker shaw replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Made an appointment for next month. Dear hubby will accompany me and intends on being present during the exam. He usually has butterflies until then, not knowing whether policies are the same and he can attend, or whether the doctor or nurse might ...