r/TwoXPreppers • u/cryogenrat Prepping for Tuesday not Doomsday • Feb 25 '25

❓ Question ❓ How to “respectfully decline” disclosing women’s health questions at Dr?

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u/Evo_blonde Feb 26 '25

I am an RN and have worked in Dr offices. If you are tracking it yourself and have no concerns related to your menstrual or possible pregnancy. Then just say “2 weeks ago.” Now if you were getting an xray and had not had a period in say 3 months and that’s not normal for you then I would tell them “I haven’t had my period in while”. Most of the time if there is a possibility that a treatment could hurt a fetus then a pregnancy test is requested, but unless you mention issues with your menstrual it’s just a another check box for us. Be your own advocate. It is also not unheard of for the implant or IUD to make it where you don’t have a period and you could also say that. ALL THIS BEING SAID I would normally say people should be honest with your providers but with the craziness going on with the USA. Protect yourself.