I always really struggle with colposcopies, it is a very physically and emotionally stressful experience for me. It did take a much longer time to get the speculum in place than it has in previous colposcopies, but I don't know if that is because of the doctor or because of some change in my own body. I reacted with alarm when I felt a sharp stinging pain sooner than expected, and they stopped immediately until I figured out that it was just the vinegar cleaner stinging, and told them I was ready to keep going - so that was really good, helped me feel less out of control. Towards the end of the procedure, I was crying, and Dr. Horn recognized that this was trauma-related without me having to tell her, and asked about it gently. She was very patient with me and told me I wasn't her only patient with this kind of reaction. She discussed options for sedation for procedures in future to avoid retraumatizing myself - I'm not sure exactly how to get the sedation or if it will be covered by insurance, but I did appreciate her mentioning it, because I had no idea that was even a possibility.

I trust and respect my team

She really didn't say much or give me much information. Had to wait days for AVS or clinic notes in My Chart to try and obtain more info

Care provider did not introduce herself upon entering. Immediately asked about questions or concerns. Provider was cold, and impersonal, and barely talked loud enough for patient to hear. Patient explained symptoms and asked if it was normal, provider stated that it was not, but never followed up or gave any feedback or insight on what to do for said symptoms. Provider barely listened to infant heart rate and ended the appointment quickly. My husband and myself both felt uncomfortable and rushed out.

Dr horn made sure my well being appoints were scheduled