I have a phobia about blood tests. What should I do?

You are not alone: nobody enjoys having a blood test. First, let your doctor know, as it may be possible to reduce the number of tests that are re quested. If you find the pain of the needle distressing applying a skin local anaesthetic such as Amethocaine 4% (Ametop) about 30 minutes before sampling will solve the problem for you. Let the person, who is taking the test, know about your fears, as they will have lots of experience with this problem.

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• 1 Which doctor should I see?
• 2  What are symptoms and signs?
• 3 How can we be certain whether an abnormality that my doctor has found is the cause of my problem or an incidental finding?
• 4 How do doctors arrive at a diagnosis?
• 5 What does a gynaecologist do during a consultation?
• 6 What is the purpose of the pelvic examination?
• 7 Will a blood test to assess a hormone level provide a guide to treatment.
• 8 I have a phobia about blood tests. What should I do?
• 9 What is pelvic ultrasound?
• 10 What are CAT and MRI scans?
• 11 Will my general practitioner receive information from my specialist gynaecologist?
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• 14  Could my emotional problems be of hormonal origin?
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• 18 How do doctors decide on the best treatment?
• 19 How do doctors decide on the best hormone treatment?
• 20 How long will my hormone treatment be effective?
• 21 What are the risks of surgery?
• 22 How long do gynaecological operations take?
• 23 Have there been advances in gynaecological surgical treatment?
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This is the personal website of David A Viniker MD FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Whipps Cross University Hospital, London - Specialist Interests - Reproductive Medicine including Infertility, PCOS, PMS, Menopause and HRT.

I do hope that you find the answers to your women's health questions in the patient information and medical advice provided.

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