What Should I Bring?
Please bring any referral letters, previous test results, ultrasound reports or other documents relevant to your symptoms. If you have kept track of your cycle or symptoms, even informally, that information is genuinely useful during the consultation.
How Do I Prepare Beforehand?
New patients are asked to complete the New Patient Form in advance, which helps the check-in process move quickly on the day. If you are unable to access the form beforehand, please arrive at least fifteen minutes before your appointment to complete it on site.
What Happens at the Appointment Itself?
The first visit typically includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms and general health, a physical examination, and an ultrasound scan. Depending on what is found, a pap smear may also be recommended, which is billed separately by the pathologist.
What About Rescheduling?
If you need to reschedule, please contact the practice by telephone as early as possible, since consultation requests are confirmed by phone in any case.
What Should I Expect Emotionally?
Many women arrive at a first consultation after years of being told their symptoms are normal, and it is common to feel a mix of relief and apprehension at finally being taken seriously. There is no need to have the right words prepared. Describing your symptoms as they actually feel to you, in your own terms, is exactly what the consultation is for.
