The best doctor will give you a voice

Finding a doctor is no easy task. You have to jump through hoops just to find a doctor that is taking new patients, has availability and matches your needs. It’s almost like a chore to take care of your health and when the process of finding a doctor is hard, it makes everything else all the more difficult. There are so many doctors out there, all with different specializations, and choosing the right one seems impossible. When it comes to women’s health and finding the right OBGYN, it’s even more important to choose wisely. 

Women’s health is complicated overall and there is often misinformation put out into the world that women have to juggle through. Women hear so many different things about their bodies, that it’s hard to truly understand what is going on. That’s why finding an OBGYN that is educated and will put you first and foremost should be the number one goal. 

“The best OBGYN is someone that will listen to you. This may seem like an obvious characteristic, but finding a doctor that is an active listener can be hard to come by sometimes. The best doctor will fully listen to your questions and concerns, and work to understand you as a patient. You deserve someone who will be an advocate for your health, and truly take care of you,” says Proov CEO Amy Beckley.

Having a doctor that is an active listener is necessary to getting the highest level of care for yourself. Studies show that women’s health is not always taken seriously. Women’s medical concerns are often dismissed at higher rates than men’s concerns are. For example, a woman that is having chest pain might be told they are experiencing symptoms of mental health issues, like anxiety or stress. Or women and people of color have to wait longer to be seen by a doctor than white men. There are clear disparities in the healthcare system, so you need an OBGYN that is inclusive and will put your health first, and truly listen to your concerns. 

The best OBGYN will listen to what you say, and then be proactive and give you solutions and answers that are accurate and helpful. Instead of dismissing your questions and concerns, the right doctor will give you all the information you need to make the best decisions for your body. 

“Unfortunately, there are times when doctors are too busy to actually listen and make decisions that have your best interest at heart, so make sure to choose someone who is in tune with your body and your needs. The right OBGYN will give you all the information you need to know to understand your own health, instead of giving you a solution with no context. Women’s health is often put on the back burner, but the best doctor will give you a voice.” 

Choosing the right OBGYN or doctor in general seems like a stressful task to get done. There are so many out there, so how do you even go about picking one? Do some research, have meetings/calls with several, and don’t just choose the first one available. Everyone deserves the highest level of care, so make sure to pick a doctor that you feel comfortable with and trust. It might seem like you should just choose the first doctor you find to save time, but it’s important to really figure out what you want in a doctor before committing to one. 

The best doctor will do their job and help you feel safe and protected. Everyone has a voice and a doctor should listen to yours and do their best to keep you healthy. Women’s health is already complicated and an OBGYN should not add to that. The best OBGYN will be an advocate for you and your health.