DR. BEV MATTA

The first appointment is your opportunity to tell your story. I have a relaxed, open conversational style which allows patients to feel listened to. Usually clients would talk through any current symptoms and discuss any queries they have or expectations from the appointment. You may have already been keeping a diary or have written a list (this is always helpful!). I'm likely to ask some questions about your general health, lifestyle and previous medical issues. If you are on medication then please bring this with you. If you have access to your medical record online it is helpful to have this accessible on your mobile device for reference. It may be necessary to examine you if you reveal any symptoms that require this. A speculum examination (similar process to a smear test) might be needed. You would be offered a chaperone in this instance (and please don't worry about needing to be 'groomed'). Following this, we may decide together that a prescription is required and this can be issued as part of the appointment. We would then discuss your follow up requirements and I will write to you with a summary of our discussion.