Lily, that reminds me a bit of my first appointment with a gynecologist. He confirmed the diagnosis of PCOS, offered me metformin and clomid (I took the metformin only at that stage). 6 months later after no change and an incredible history of 70+ day cycles he gave me a script for clomid and some blood test forms. 6 weeks later, I got a script for provera from a friend (she is a doctor) and started on the clomid. It took me three days to get my CD21 blood test results out of him, and he broke the news to me that I had not ovulated and should probably consider IVF while I was walking up the main street in Rozelle. Fortunately, I was on my way to an acupuncture appointment (also for fertility issues) and we had a good long chat about everything then. At that point in time I decided I was having nothing more to do with that doctor EVER. I later found out that even though I had been given metformin, I wasn't on a high enough dose to do anything and my PCOS was WAY worse than he had lead me to believe as I didn't have proper testing.

I then switched to someone who was a proper FS. A reproductive endocrinologist as well as a gynecologist. I had the proper tests done, am now on the right dosage of metformin, the right diet and have started on IVF and ICSI (not exactly a smooth journey there, but that's a whole different story!).

Facts of the matter are that you NEED to feel comfortable with your doctor. Your doctor is providing a service, and if you aren't happy, you should find a new one. You wouldn't stick with a bad plumber if you didn't like their service for the sake of manners, would you? Manners be damned, find a doctor that takes you seriously, listens to you, and that you are comfortable with.

I'm afraid I can't help much with doctors in the CBD as mine is in Parramatta, but I'm sure that someone else will be able to provide you with names. Don't be afraid to change doctors if you need to.

BW