Posts by Daniel Lopez

Is anyone heading over to his place?

Jesse Scott5 said:Dr. Miller, I just want to know how much an exam costs, along with testing for Chlamydia and HPV?
Also, I noticed they offer exams for men too, so I might just bring my partner along for the ride...

I believe the Pap smear is around $100, but I'm not sure about the swabs. And yes, he sees male patients; I'm planning on going myself 😁

I completely forgot to book my appointment for Monday 😵

I haven't actually tried all of them 😁 But look, when my doctor handles things with that "just deal with it" attitude, you practically have to schedule a Pap smear and just brace yourself. I end up looking ridiculous because I'm trying to explain what's bothering me while she's just telling me to stop being dramatic. This one, however, is incredibly attentive. She actually cares about making sure I'm comfortable. With the other lady, it was just a total rush—basically, "come on, grit your teeth, quit the drama." 😁

Jamie Newman4 said:I’d like to jump in here and echo everything the other ladies have been saying about Dr. Ljubojević over at Ginoderme. He is truly top-tier. He has this incredibly composed demeanor—very calm and collected—and he’s gentle, too. Plus, he actually has a great sense of humor, which makes the whole experience much better. He isn't overpriced, either. He walks you through everything clearly on the monitor right in front of you so you aren't left guessing. From what I've gathered, he's also one of the few true specialists out there when it comes to HPV infections. 👍

It really is—gentle. 🙂

It’s always such a frustrating experience when you go to your gynecologist and feel like they’re just being completely clinical and detached. It feels like they’re just performing a procedure without any actual sensitivity or care for what you're going through. You end up feeling totally numb and disregarded during the exam. 🙄 He thinks he’s making an impact when he speaks. He really does. Smooth and steady. That is how you handle things. No rush, no fuss. Just pure, seamless motion. Everything is working perfectly. That’s exactly it. It is settled. 😁 I used to be firm about one thing: I would never step foot in a male gynecologist's office. Now, my perspective has completely shifted. Honestly, I wouldn’t dream of seeing a female doctor anymore either. 😁

He is honestly incredibly calm. It’s almost unsettling how he carries himself, constantly offering these breezy reassurances like, "We'll get it sorted, don't worry, everything is going to be fine." 🙏

Amanda Stewart69 said:There's the proof that Ginić is right. All of you mentioned having PCOS.

I don't have it. Or rather, I'm pretty sure I would have realized it by now.😁

alexxx said:My first one showed up at 11 days and lasted about 6 days. I don't see what there is to worry about here.

That was my experience too. 🙂 Now I’ll probably have to bring this up during my follow-up appointment next week as well. Man, if I could just hand them a printed list of questions beforehand.🤣

Don't sweat it. You honestly can't imagine how much you can obsess over your period 😉 especially when you're dealing with a massive amount of stress...

It’ll look much better once you 😉 🙂

Didn't he explain exactly what he was sending you over? 😕

Frank Campbell2 said:They didn't give me that Herplex stuff. I see it's a treatment for herpes. It looks like we aren't dealing with the same thing; HPV is what's bothering me.

Actually, Herplex is used for HPV too. What do you think her doctor intended when they prescribed it for a cold sore? 😁

The root cause here is simply that you spend far too much time on this forum 😉 😁

He was taking them, I believe, almost every single time he had a splitting headache... I can't say for sure how frequently that actually was...

His face turned bright red, and I honestly couldn't tell if he was breaking out in spots or if his entire facial structure was actually starting to swell. They were out somewhere when it happened, so they rushed him to the ER. The doctor told him that this kind of reaction can happen at any moment; it doesn't matter how many times he took them before without an issue...

Then again, that’s just how it goes with any medication.

Actually, I disagree. My dad ended up in the ER once after taking something similar...

Walter Smith8 said:Ladies, even those of you seeing Dr. Ljubejević or anyone else...

So, I’m currently hunting for a new OB-GYN in the downtown area. I took your recommendations for Gynoderma very seriously. I decided to check their website to see if they had one, and when I finally opened it, I was hit with this massive headline:

Gynecology Clinic for obstetrics dermatology and venereology

And it’s listed exactly the same way in the contact section.

It felt incredibly strange to me. It looks like someone built the site and didn't bother to check the spelling, or perhaps the staff themselves didn't even notice such a blatant error.

How much do you all rely on websites? Does stuff like this throw you off?

Of course, I’ll still go there because I trust the word-of-mouth reviews I've read, but I just had to ask.

And how do you actually spell it? Obstetrics? Honestly, I couldn't tell from looking at their site.😁

I was actually at his office yesterday evening. I was so nervous that I started rambling absolute nonsense right in front of him. Once I walked out, I wanted to just cut my tongue out. Every time I think about it, I remember how he just stared at me like we were out in a field herding sheep together. My sentences were just that ridiculous.😵

My grandmother spent about a month adjusting to her initial dental work, but then she completely changed her mind and opted for a plastic set instead. She insists they feel much more comfortable and lightweight, $133

Kimberly Davis52 said:What on earth are you complaining about all the time? ☕

Well, I'm stressed because I'm a medical student...

I managed to pull it off for the third year running 😍

I honestly feel like the first year was my absolute best 😁

Rachel Brooks63 said:Can we please get back to discussing the HPV vaccine? I think we should skip the general debates about infection risks and transmission methods. That really isn't what this thread is about...

Thanks...

It might not be the main topic, but people clearly don't understand how transmission works. Which is more important right now: understanding how you actually contract it, or having hypothetical discussions about the vaccine?

Rachel Brooks63 said:The point being made is that women are the ones who can actually develop serious health issues from HPV, whereas men just act as carriers...😁

And what about when they end up with those white, cluster-like genital warts? That’s nothing, apparently?

Bradley Lopez56 said:She prescribed both Klavocin and vaginal suppositories for me to use for ten days.

Now that those ten days are up, I don't really feel like my condition has improved much at all. Since I went to a private specialist, I’m honestly hesitant to shell out that kind of money again—I'm guessing another visit would run me about $300 or so.$133 That is why I am looking for some input from other women here.
I am also on the lookout for a solid gynecologist in the West Side area of Chicago.

Yes, there were the suppositories too; I completely blanked on those.😁

Maybe it has just been too short a window. It took a long time for me to see progress...