I have endometriosis I have been I excruciating pains for the last 3.5 months now…read more I have been to hospital here in Finland and also in Estonia for 7 times all together in that 3.5 months because the pain gets so bad I pass out ect, had a referral made by my primary care doctor at tervesasema AND THEY JUST CANCELLED IT?? (not the first time they have just cancelled my appointment, usually I get no explanation even) saying that they don't see a need for me to go there as it's not so urgent.. sooo do I have to wait until I'm unable to live with it and I get told once again that Hysterectomy is my only option if I can't live with it? I'm not even 30 years old yet we are planning to have a kid but I keep getting dismissed by the one place where I could get checked if it's even possible with my conditio. How can medical professionals be so f*cking ignorant it's someones life we are talking about here.

Naistenklinikka's maternity ward and accompanying medical professionals are among the best I've…read moreencountered anywhere: they beat out Kaiser and UCSF in San Francisco any day. They are better than the doctors I have seen at Katiloopisto, too. Having to go there for an urgent matter, I was treated with such kindness, warmth, respect, professionalism, and care that I am incredibly happy we'll be having our baby there later this year. Starting with an urgent phone call to them, I was spoken to calmly and respectfully, I was met by medical staff who knew who I was and were expecting my arrival. I was treated professionally, kindly, and with warmth by outstanding midwives and student midwives who were friendly and put me at ease immediately. They gently but confidently got me all hooked up to the gadgets that I needed to be hooked up to, assured me that they'd be right there the whole time, and did not "forget" about me while I lay in a hospital bed awaiting test results. The doctor was very, very thorough: even though my tests came back ok, he ordered further testing just to be safe. The doctor I saw was perhaps one of the best doctors I've had the pleasure of being seen by ever. Anywhere. Exuding calm confidence and clearly skilled and sure of what he was doing, I never once doubted his expertise or assessment of my situation. With a great sense of humor (rare here) and a very supportive demeanor, I left knowing that I was ok, our baby was ok, and that I could call any time for anything at all and not feel like I'm putting anyone out. When coming from another country, quickly entering a foreign system of care can be intimidating, especially when very different cultural and social norms exist. Naistenklinikka was outstanding: very modern, clean, and still comfortable with what I would call some of the best and most caring medical staff I've encountered at each and every step of the process. Again: from initial phone call to discharge, I was so completely blown away by the treatment I received. I am very happy we'll be welcoming our new roommate into the world here. Lucky us.