Thanks, Dave. I really appreciate your reply. And you are most definitely right about the "building trust" issue, which is certainly my biggest concern-finding someone I can talk to and who will work well with my personality.

I have a great boyfriend, but as far as this goes, he just doesn't quite "get it"... He's trying to be supportive & help me out...but I don't think he quite sees the seriousness of me needing to actually see a doctor. And when I did bring that up, I think that he's thinking "just do it!" (tho he may not say that! ;-) ) But, as I told him, it's not like I'm looking for a dentist...this is a little more personnel than that!!

Unfortunately I don't have a primary care doctor, so I don't have anyone to ask as far as that goes. I've only lived where I am for about 3 years, and am typically very "healthy" & haven't been to any kind of doctor in AGES. I've even put off finding a primary care doctor because I'm hesitant about finding someone I'm comfortable with. And this is an even MORE intimate issue I'm seeking health with now!! For me, anyway. I'm definitely NOT one to air my problems, generally speaking. Getting help is VERY difficult for me, I'm very worried about finding someone I can actually talk comfortably with! (I have definitely waited for way too long to seek help as well!! :-( )

Anyway, thanks again for the thoughts & advice.
Best wishes & good thoughts to you!! :-)
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