How to Talk to Your Gynaecologist: Never Hide the Truth

Posted on by Dr Shibal Bhartiya

Published in The Quint, 2 June 2018 | view original article

Going to a gynaecologist can be a scary affair. But don’t ever lie to your doctor just because you’re embarrassed!

Dr Shibal Bhartiya

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There are few encounters more unnerving than the one with your gynaecologist, and even if it isn’t your first visit with the doctor, things can get pretty awkward. It is normal to be nervous, even a little anxious, but you mustn’t let this be a deterrent in your participating actively in any discussions regarding your reproductive and sexual health.

So whether you are preparing for your first ever gynaecologist consult, or if you are a veteran of many, here are some things to remember when you visit your gynaecologist.

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Published by Dr Shibal Bhartiya

Dr Shibal Bhartiya is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and Mayo Clinic Research Collaborator, and Clinical Director at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram. She has 25+ years of experience in glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, with a focus on early detection, personalised care, and long-term vision protection. Her other focus areas include neuro-ophthalmology and ocular surfaced diseases. Trained from the prestigious University of Geneva, AIIMS (New Delhi) and MAMC (New Delhi) she is known for her compassionate, and ethical practice in Gurgaon. She has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, including 94 PubMed-indexed publications and edited 28 textbooks in ophthalmology. She serves as Executive Editor of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice and Editor-in-Chief of Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research. Her research spans the biology of glaucoma, surgical outcomes, health equity, quality of life, and emerging diagnostics. She collaborates with leading institutions including Mayo Clinic, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, and Singapore National Eye Centre. In addition to comprehensive eye care for adults and children, she especially offers independent glaucoma second opinions for patients across India and abroad, and works in partnership with referring eye doctors to support complex and long-term glaucoma care as well as management of neuro-ophthalmological conditions.