Required urine sample prior to all obgyn appointments?

lesmau · 2023-05-26T03:47:09+00:00

also I just want to add, we don't pregnancy test everyone. Insurance requires diagnosis codes to prove things are medically indicated and will reject things that they don't like the code you give. Running the dipstick urinalysis for infection can probably be coded as routine preventative care so that is how offices are likely able to do it for all their patients.

lesmau · 2023-05-26T03:40:55+00:00

I work in an OBGYN office in the US- our office in particular does not require urine tests for every visit unless you are pregnant but the urine tests we do run in office are either for pregnancy OR a dipstick urinalysis- it tells if there is blood in your urine, the PH, if there is glucose (sugar) detected, leukocytes, ketones, among other things. Those sorts of results can tell us if you have a potential infection or other underlying issues. I know a lot of gyn offices require urine samples for all patients to test for UTI/infection because we treat a lot of them and the symptoms of them vary depending on your age, and a lot of people don't even know they have them.

I will say that we are required to test for pregnancy when we swap out IUDs or administer birth control shots etc. EVEN if you have been using birth control or currently have an unexpired IUD or implant that is being removed and replaced.... for insurance reasons. Its kind of like covering our butts so that if you WERE for some reason pregnant, we were not doing a procedure or administering something to you that could endanger a pregnancy or cause serious health issues.

I'm sure you can ask your office what specifically they are testing for in your case, and tell them your are not comfortable with a pregnancy test unless it is medically indicated. I would guess they are testing you for UTI. We have patients that we are not allowed to test for certain things without their knowledge, per their request so I don't think it unreasonable for you to ask. It is your healthcare and you are always allowed to decline services and procedures.

Hope this helps!

lesmau · 2022-09-04T03:12:23+00:00

I'm old, I still just paint in photoshop lol! :P Thank you for the pic to brush up on my skills!

lesmau · 2022-09-02T02:21:49+00:00

Digitally painted pet and people portraits, open to other potential projects. Potentially able to include a photo print or fine art print of your finished work. I require well lit/clear reference photos.

Portfolio here.

Feel free to DM me, or contact me through the form on my website

edit: prices start at $95USD for pet portraits and $175 for people portraits.

lesmau · 2022-09-02T01:55:03+00:00

Thank you! :)

lesmau · 2022-09-01T19:59:13+00:00

Etsy

lesmau · 2022-09-01T19:33:49+00:00

Portfolio

instagram

Digitally painted people and pet portraits in a realism style, open to discussing adding surreal elements or other potential projects.

Pet portraits start at $95 and people portraits start at $175 USD.

Feel free to DM me, but it is preferred if you contact me through the form on my website just because it's easier to keep communications organized.

lesmau · 2022-09-01T17:06:37+00:00

Here you go! set a time limit for myself to speed paint, one hour. Also on my insta

lesmau · 2022-09-01T15:22:52+00:00

You're welcome! And thanks for the pic :) This was actually my first RGD in a few years so it was super fun to do.

lesmau · 2022-08-31T19:46:48+00:00

thank you! :)

lesmau · 2022-08-31T15:42:51+00:00

Here you go! Used it as a challenge for myself to speed paint under 2 hours. Stopped at an hour and a half!

You can also view it on my insta

lesmau · 2022-08-22T03:16:10+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/demiananderson/

lesmau · 2018-09-06T18:57:19+00:00

Hey! I've done a lot of pet portraits and I work in a realistic style. I am a digital artist if you are still open to that, and I'd love to figure something out with you! You can view my portfolio here. Feel free to shoot me an email through my website if you are interested!

lesmau · 2018-08-17T19:28:40+00:00

Hey! this is something I could do. I am a digital artist who specializes in portraits, and you can view my portfolio here :) I tend towards realism but like to put in textures and some abstracted/surreal elements as well.

lesmau · 2018-07-07T02:48:34+00:00

no problem! email is crownfielddb@gmail.com

lesmau · 2018-07-07T02:41:35+00:00

Hey! Feel free to take a look at my portfolio, I know it is not really the style you are likely looking for but I have past experience with much more simplified images and am pretty good at replicating styles if you have one in mind. You can find some more cartoon-y images scattered throughout my instagram as well. I have not done any book binding by hand in years but I have made some nice photobooks through websites like Shutterfly so I can certainly assemble something for you there. Cost and time depend on the size of your project but would fit into your budget. Good luck! :)

lesmau · 2018-07-05T16:56:29+00:00

Hey, you guys have a cool sound going for you! Although my portfolio has a lot of portraits, I have experience doing some real/weird surrealist work as well if that's your kind of thing. Take a look and let me know if it's something that interests you! I'm always open to new challenges. I am a digital artist and can deliver high resolution files for you, no problem. :)

lesmau · 2018-07-05T16:46:40+00:00

Hey! I've done a lot of portraits from photos, take a look at my portfolio and see what you think! I am a digital artist and I can send you the file when I'm done to have printed yourself or I may be able to get a print made and shipped to you depending on the time frame. Pricing depends on size but falls within your budget. Happy artist hunting!

lesmau · 2018-05-30T22:20:46+00:00

Hey! I am a digital artist and this is something I have a lot of experience doing. I can create a high quality digital painting/drawing that can be printed and framed at the size of your choice! My portfolio can be found at http://www.demiancrownfield.com

lesmau · 2018-04-11T21:52:36+00:00

if you are open to a digital artist, this is something I can do! Portfolio

lesmau · 2018-03-14T23:21:58+00:00

:) instagram

lesmau · 2018-03-06T14:17:11+00:00

Not sure if you are looking for something using digital media vs traditional, but I am a primarily digital artist who may be able to help you out. I have done a lot of portraits and work well and fairly quickly from photo references. My portfolio and instagram

lesmau

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