"I felt very cared for by everyone and well supported"

I went in for a sexual health check and to look at some sores caused by a period of incontinence which I worried had given me BV.

The doctor was male and was very very kind and made me feel very comfortable to talk openly with him. When examination occurred he got a chaperone also. He was very kind and very gentle as it was very painful down there.

He took swabs and cultures to check for everything and started me on a course of antibiotics but also supplied me with numbing cream in 2 different forms to help ease the pain, especially when washing and toileting. He was very considerate and was amazing with my son, even when he panicked because I was behind a curtain, he kept him calm and then brought him to where he could see me.

When I was awaiting my bloods my son wanted to be fed, as I was breast feeding on two separate occasions I was approached and asked if I was comfortable where I was or if I wanted to have a room for more privacy. The other occasion I was asked if I would like some water or if there’s anything they could do for me whilst I fed.

Overall it was a very pleasant visit despite the problem being an embarrassing one for me. I felt very cared for by everyone and well supported. I was on my own with a toddler and at every occasion help was offered with the buggy when I was holding him. Was an amazing experience.