OB/GYN Discussion Thread

Joseph Williams49 said:What’s the big deal if someone just has a side hustle or something else to do in their downtime?👎

Look, I get it, sure—if you spend your free time chopping meat, fine. But if you're a gynecologist in your spare time? Yeah, that’s where we draw the line. That just doesn't fly.🤣

You're speaking the truth, Dr. Krešić. And if anyone actually cares about this stuff, they should be looking at a woman 😁
. Seriously, she’s fantastic. Sure, you have to deal with the torture of her obnoxious sister first, but the doctor herself is legendary. She’s got such a human approach. She isn't stingy with instructions either—she says she likes making sure things are clear. She even walked me through my ultrasound images to explain what was what. When I called her to ask a question (and yeah, I had to drag myself through another argument with her sister... seriously, why do I even bother? What am I even asking?), she explained everything perfectly. The only downside is she doesn't have an ultrasound machine on-site.
Honestly, the first exam I ever had was with a guy, and he was great too. I don't get how people can be so certain that a woman will just "get it." Like, what if the doctor has never dealt with painful periods? How would she possibly know what you're going through?

ree, I highly doubt anyone chooses gynecology for that reason. Look, people go to med school first. I mean, after at least six years of training, even someone totally clueless realizes that gynecologists treat girls, pregnant women, elderly ladies, and women with STIs.

Mark Howard59 said:If anyone actually wants the name—I’ll send it over via DM.

What's the issue? — basically, what's the deal here?

Mark Howard59 isn't taking DMs—either they've got the setting turned off or the system won't let them. Can't reach them.

Come on, just fix it up nicely for me—pleeeease! 🙂 I’m honestly dying to know—who exactly is this Ginić guy? 🥳

Hopefully I don't lash out at the wrong person—just a thought. 😢

grateful to death—I guess. 😁

Christian Lee13 said:I've heard from several people that Dr. Franulović over at the Runjanin Medical Center is top-tier. He's a guy, maybe around 40, if my memory serves me right... I just can't figure out if he's actually taking on new female patients?

Dr. Miller is fantastic! I had an appointment with him once, and he’s incredibly gentle and kind. However, I don't think he's taking on new female patients. I actually tried to switch my provider over to him last year, but it just didn't work out. 😢

Gregory Nguyen4 said:I have to ask, because I honestly don't know 😳

What exactly are these swabs for, and when are they actually performed?

I’ve never had any kind of swab testing done myself.😁

Swabs are essentially screenings for sexually transmitted infections, and the standard panel usually covers chlamydia, HPV, ureaplasma, and mycoplasma. The procedure itself is pretty similar to a Pap smear. Unfortunately, here in the US, they aren't part of the routine preventative care package like a Pap smear is; instead, doctors typically order them only if they see a specific reason—for instance, if a Pap smear comes back abnormal, they might follow up with an HPV typing swab, or if there's a suspicion of chlamydia, they'll run that specific test. For women dealing with infertility issues, these tests are vital since something like chlamydia can be a major factor in fertility struggles, and they're also standard before starting an IVF cycle, given that untreated infections are one of the most frequent causes of miscarriage or preterm labor.

In any case, it would be incredibly wise to get these checked out before trying to conceive, ensuring any potential issues are fully resolved before stepping into pregnancy.

placidorca16 said:...and for male doctors, I’d suggest Dr. M. Podobnik (over at Mercy Hospital)—he actually has a sense of humor, unlike someone like Shadid. 👎

Word is Podobnik is phenomenal. He’s at Mercy, but he also runs a private clinic over in the residential district—my wife has been seeing him for years and absolutely loves him. He specializes in older moms-to-be. For private visits, the cost is $167

So, here’s another bit of info. I just went for my last Pap smear with Dr. Jelekovic. He’s based over in Jarun, and the whole thing—the exam plus the checkup—comes to $90. Since I only get this done once a year, the cost doesn't really sting too much.
Honestly, he’s wonderful. You don’t have to wait forever—though, let's be real, the waiting room vibe is actually pretty cozy and pleasant—and he’s incredibly gentle. Plus, he’s the first gynecologist I've seen where I didn't deal with any bleeding after the test.
There’s another female OB-GYN near me in Jarun who takes insurance, which is fine, but even if you have an appointment, you're looking at at least a two-hour wait... so, yeah... do with that what you will.
On a different note, I head over to Sunce Clinic once a year for my breast ultrasounds. =$63

Can someone recommend a good female gynecologist in Chicago? Ideally one who takes insurance...

swiftowl10 said:On the other hand, I hit up Sun Clinic once a year for my breast ultrasound. Just a routine thing, you know?$63.

So, did anyone actually go to the social services office for a breast exam? Or did they at least bother to give them a quick manual check while they were at it? Just wondering how that whole process even works.

So, I’ve been chewing on this for a bit... I’m thinking about asking my OB-GYN for a certain check-up next time I go in, but honestly? I have this nagging feeling she’s just going to shut me down. Like, she'll probably give me that look and tell me I'm way too young for it. Still, I feel like I should just go for it, right? Has anyone else here actually tried to ask for that kind of exam when they were under 30? And if you did... how did they even react? Did they make it weird or was it actually chill?

Honestly, feel free to ask Gin if she’ll take a look at your chest. I actually went to see the social worker over at the local health clinic once—and let me tell you, the woman was just awful. Totally rude, zero empathy, and she wouldn't give me a single straight answer about anything.

swiftowl10 said:Feel free to ask the GP to check your breasts. I went to the clinic once for a social worker consultation, but the woman was terrible—unfriendly and wouldn't give me any straight answers.

swiftowl10, please DM me where that was. I’ve seen two doctors there and just walked out (thank God)..

I'm seeing Dr. Miller now and did my Pap smear privately with him $50 — he's polite and actually quite easy to talk to.

P.S. Did you have bleeding after the exam?? 😲 I never have... Damn, what on earth were they doing to you? 😢

I honestly can't remember. I've only been there once. Maybe try to get a female doctor when you head to the clinic? No clue. Anyway, I'm just passing by Topalovic's place right now and I was bleeding—and he didn't exactly give me any clear answers either...

Has anyone actually stayed at Tarlea's place in the student housing? What is he really like behind closed doors?

Rebecca Myers38 said:Has anyone actually been to Tarlea's place at the grad student housing? What's his deal?

A friend of mine stayed with him back when he was working over on Runjaninova. She said he's actually really sweet and easy to get along with.

So, I was digging through some ancient thread from ages ago—you know how it is, just falling down those rabbit holes—and someone was raving about this Dr. Dmitrovic lady, who used to be over at Siget back in the day. Does anyone actually have a clue where she’s landed now? Maybe working some high-profile clinic in Boston or something...

She was an absolute vision... truly wonderful.👍

Word is she has passed on to the Great Beyond.

Does anyone have any thoughts on those two male gynecologists over at the Dugave community clinic?

Also, which particular beast is everyone talking about over in Siget that I should definitely avoid? 🙂

Word on the street is that Dr. Doko over in the Dugavams area is decent enough. I haven't had the chance to sit in his office myself, but I’ve heard plenty of secondhand accounts from others.

Richard Cruz said:Does anyone have the inside scoop on those two male OB-GYNs over at the Dugave community health center?

Also, who is this "monster" everyone warns about at the Siget clinic that I should absolutely avoid?🙂

I’ve heard the same warnings about staying away from Siget.

A close friend told me about a woman who almost ended up with sepsis because a doctor botched a D&C following a miscarriage.
She said the woman was still bleeding six weeks after the miscarriage and kept telling the doctor something felt wrong, but they just brushed her off saying it was totally normal.

That's why I’d personally steer clear of Siget if I could help it.

Fine, are we actually going to name her at last?

I am heading over to (though I cannot recall the specific name, she works at Dr. Dmitrovic’s office). The old woman is simply being foolish... quite confused, really...
I shall have to rectify this situation...