he fact of the matter is, some healthcare issues are more sensitive, or even down right embarrassing, to discuss with your family medicine doctor. Far too often, people go to the doctor with specific questions in mind about their ailment, and end up never asking their doctor the question. No matter how touchy, gross, or embarrassing the subject may be to you, there is no excuse for failing to get your medical concerns addressed by your physician. Here is your guide to talking with your family doctor about your most sensitive healthcare issues.
Practice first
One way to kill the embarrassment before it prevents you from approaching your doctor about these sensitive topics is to simply get some practice asking those embarrassing questions. Whether you are talking about bodily functions, or specific aches and pains in some of your nether-regions, simply hearing yourself say the words out loud has a way of making them less embarrassing and scary. This can be especially helpful for folks who have been around a while and are not used to saying certain words out of fear of being impolite. Practicing saying these words aloud will make it all the easier when you arrive at your doctor's office. …show more content…
Start the conversation with your doctor by saying something like, "I'm embarrassed to ask this, but... " or "This topic is a little strange, but... " By owning your embarrassment and being willing to laugh at your self and your own embarrassment you will go a long way to making it easier to talk with your doctor about some of the more off-color topics.
Write your questions
Practice first
One way to kill the embarrassment before it prevents you from approaching your doctor about these sensitive topics is to simply get some practice asking those embarrassing questions. Whether you are talking about bodily functions, or specific aches and pains in some of your nether-regions, simply hearing yourself say the words out loud has a way of making them less embarrassing and scary. This can be especially helpful for folks who have been around a while and are not used to saying certain words out of fear of being impolite. Practicing saying these words aloud will make it all the easier when you arrive at your doctor's office. …show more content…
Start the conversation with your doctor by saying something like, "I'm embarrassed to ask this, but... " or "This topic is a little strange, but... " By owning your embarrassment and being willing to laugh at your self and your own embarrassment you will go a long way to making it easier to talk with your doctor about some of the more off-color topics.
Write your questions