My Gynie Has A Website

Nothing generates fear in a woman more than anticipating a trip to the gynaecologist. Actually, I’ve never had a gynaecologist before so when my doctor informed me that he was referring me to one, I was quite nervous. My last two PAP tests came back inconclusive. Apparently my cervix is (1) just too small or (2) just too evasive for my family doctor to find and capture its cells. Actually, I know it is a little bit off centre but I’ve never been sent elsewhere because of it! Bad, bad cervix.

Initially, I was scheduled to meet with Dr. Gifford-Jones (not his real name but his nom de plume) last Wednesday but jury duty interfered. What's worse than a trip to the stirrups? JURY DUTY! Unfortunately, jury duty turned out to be a big "non event" because, while we were initially told we were required at the Court House for three days (thereby giving me ample time to plow through three unread novels desperately needing my attention), we were dismissed after the first day. What a letdown! After all these years of working in legal, I've never experienced a jury trial. Oh well, I'll get my chance in another three years.

So anyway, back to my new best friend, Dr. G-F. I had to meet him at the clinic where my family doctor also has his practice. Since Dr. G-F is only at the clinic one day a week, he doesn't have a receptionist and sees patients through the walk-in clinic. I arrived a few minutes early and sat waiting, trying to calm my butterflies. Shortly thereafter, the doctor came into the waiting room and called my name, introducing himself to me. What service! We sat in his office to discuss the "procedure" and he told me a little bit about himself. At age 83, he has done more than 150,000 pelvic exams. I felt I was in good hands, both literally and figuratively. He assured me he was a "gentle fellow".

All of my initial concerns dissipated under his warm, wonderful demeanor. I was actually looking forward to this! (Well, not really but I was certainly a lot calmer than when I arrived.) The examination went smoothly and everything checked out normally. After I dressed, we talked in his office for a few minutes about writing, working, relationships, dating websites, marriage and birth control. I could have talked to him for hours, he is such an interesting man! Anyway, here is the link to his various health-related articles. They are informative, humourous and timely: Health Links