female concerns.

[KipJo]

I have my first ob/gyn appt tomorrow, I am sexually active and am going to get put on Birth control but I am also on a bunch of different psychotropic meds, will this make getting birth control more difficult?
I also have extreme anxiety when it comes to doctors in general, plus being exposed like that I know i am going to have a panic attack, any advice to stay calm and relax?
i am also concerned that bc of my ed that I won't be able to actually start taking birth control soon (since my periods are so irregular and far and few between).
I know i can express all my concerns with my dr but im just extremely nervous, any advice is appreciated.

[JaydeNJ]

Take deep breaths and tell the doc you're nervous. They'll go through and explain what they're doing and what you should be feeling, if anything. Your doctor will probably give you birth control pills to control your periods, but will probably have blood drawn because of your irregular periods. The pill will supplement any estrogen your body may be lacking.

Good luck!

[unsure]

Sorry your so anxious about this. Explain your fears and anxieties to the doctor and they should take things slowly with you. And don't worry about your meds, the doctor will ask you about any regular meds you take and prescribe you the most suitable birth control for you. Lots of people get anxious about these examinations so your doctor will understand. I hope this goes ok for you **hugs** x take care x

[AmyLee]

I agree with others, you do need to talk to your doctor about your concerns etc. Don't keep secrets from your doc. Remember patient doctor confidentiality, don't be afraid to talk to him/her

[Girlinterruptedallthetime]

There are all different kinds of BC out there and I would talk to them about pills, shots, and rings. You shouldn't have any problem getting on BC with being on psych meds. I have been on BC for a long ass time and also psych meds. Ask you doctor all questions you have. Also tell your doctor how your scared and how you panic attacks. Most OBGYN's deal with a lot of people who are scared and who also are rape victims and so they can go slow and talk you through everything. And you may want to talk to them about the ring or the shot because of having an ED you wont have to worry about taking a pill everyday. But just because you have an ED that shouldn't stop you from taking it everyday. Once you start BC you need to keep taking it until you are ready to have a kid.

[KipJo]

thanks so much for your responses, they ended up not even doing a physical exam (THANK THE LORD!) i personally didnt think she was thourough enough bc she didnt really even let me ask any questions she just came in, wrote my prescription for nuvaring, and told me how to use it and i was done. so i will be finding a different obgyn whenever i need to go in next. like i never even got to tell her that i was totally freaking out inside and that i have an eating disorder and my periods are fucked up. whatever this is turning into me ranting, but thank yall bunches!

[JaydeNJ]

Wow, that's shady. She should have given you a pelvic exam since you're sexually active and have never had one before.

[KipJo]

yeah I kind of thought the same thing. I definately didn't want one, but i figured it should be done just in case.