Melinda E.
Slightly disappointed
I selected and OBGYN with the assumption that whatever topic talked about, the provider would have basic understanding and sensitivity. I brought up ending our long infertility journey with multiple rounds of IVF, and wanted to focus on myself and get to a place mentally and physically where I was before. She responded with an "I'm sorry," but immediately followed it with, "Is adoption and option for you?" Then continued it with a success story that her sister had with IVF. To me, this really shows how "any" provider, no matter the education, can really expose themselves to what little they understand about people within their community. These types of responses really make the patient like their words are not validated. Infertility can initially under the realm of an OBGYN. It saddened and frustrated me that this was their response. When someone goes through infertility and treatments, KNOW that it is not an option they choose lightly and it's an only option to have a biological child. No one decides one day that they will spend $100k+ to try for a biological child, or then decides they want to spend an equal amount on surrogacy or adoption. The process is not easy and it is complicated. Providers! Let this be a big learning experience. When patients open up to you about their past medical histories, don't come at them with options or stories. Listens be empathetic and validate what they say. Outside of this initial start, the remainder of the appointment went ok. Finding providers that gel with you is challenging. Building trust with your patient is crucial.
Response from SesameSep 17, 2024
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