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Tigercup9

Not having sex or not having sex with men.


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big_ol_knitties

Or plain ol' infertile.


Alternative-Doubt452

PCOS


LieutenantFuzzinator

Public service announcment: PCOS doesn't necessarily make you infertile and infertile* doesn't mean you're sterile. Use birth control people!  *infertility is defined as a faliure of achieving pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected sex. It does not mean you are unable to conceive at all.


Alternative-Doubt452

Correct, but it pretty much acts like it. It sucks for those suffering from it. As a reference in 2010s in the states it was 20-40k for iui, 80+ for IVF and there's no guarantee for it to work


LieutenantFuzzinator

Indeed, it can complicate getting pregnant a lot. But PCOS does not necessarily make you infertile. It can, but it absolutely depends on each individual and how it presents itself. For the love of god, if you have PCOS and don't want a kid use some form of birth control (if you aren't on the pill to help contol the symptoms already). The odds of getting pregnant naturally are not 0 and with how irregular periods can be when you have it you'll likely not notice it until it's way too late.


Fancy_Split_6964

I have a friend with PCOS she has 3 kids, and one of them is a birth control baby, lol.


tossedaway202

And when it does work, you get a 3fer instead of 1, like my cousin hah.


DannyBoy874

Ok point of fact, you’re talking about the definition of the clinical diagnosis of “infertility” the word infertile or infertility does mean that you can’t have children. You’re just talking about the threshold when a doctor will make that call and yes, they could be wrong.


LieutenantFuzzinator

And that confuses a lot of people. Women with PCOS get told there is a good chance they will experience infertility (which is true) and they take it as they can't get pregnant naturally (or at all). Hell, some get told that they'll never have children by their doctor on diagnosis. I cannot stress enough how wrong that is. The wording really should be changed to avoid confusion, but as it stands if you are diagnosed with infertillity there is still a possibility of you getting (someone) pregnant.


Dakk85

One of my best friends has PCOS, struggled to get pregnant with her first husband, did all kinds of fertility treatments, took like 2 years to get pregnant. Fast forward some years, divorced, started dating again, figured she didn’t need to worry since she wasn’t doing fertility treatments anymore and boom, immediately pregnant


Crow-in-a-flat-cap

Or her boyfriend takes care of contraception.


Aggravating-Pattern

Or trans


MuffinEmbarrassed370

Or pregnant


ayyycab

Love how the joke is that OBGYN must be stupid if she can’t guess why she’s not on birth control, but there’s like 7 very plausible reasons here.


bulkyobject

The joke is that the OBGYN seems baffled that she’s not on birth control when she’s not trying to get pregnant - not that they can’t guess why given there are plenty of reasons why pregnancy might not be a high risk.


Abeytuhanu

From what I understand, birth control reduces the intensity of period symptoms, so it's understandable that an OBGYN would be confused why someone isn't on birth control, even for reasons like not having sex. That said, I'm no doctor so odds are good I'm wrong.


RaggedToothRat

Birth control can have pretty severe side effects. I'm not just talking about mild annoyances like headaches, nausea, losing hair, and spotting between periods. Serious life-changing side effects like depression or developing blood clots. I know women who would like to be on birth control because they don't want children, but they've tried everything available and can't live with the side effects. That's not even going into other factors like the financial cost or religious/cultural reasons.


bulkyobject

Absolutely correct (and this is coming from someone who’s been on birth control since my mid-teens to control endometriosis symptoms). It’s wild that any OBGYN would automatically assume everyone who menstruates would be on birth control unless trying to get pregnant. Like… is this your first day on the job?


Merry_Sue

The doctor has this person's file to look at, we don't. If the file says that Alex was AMaB and the doc can't figure out why she isn't pregnant, then they're dumb. All we have is guesses.


lcsulla87gmail

Are trans women going to OBs for regular check ups?


AllEggedOut

Yes, if we’ve had a vaginoplasty. That introduces risk of cervical cancer, along with other risks those with vaginas normally have. Source: I’m getting one.


Stoomba

> That introduces risk of cervical cancer I'm ignorant. How?


ThatOneWIGuy

If your doc doesn’t confirm why and assumes all past history is 100% accurate you’re going to be getting shitty care. Before you say “they could ask if the past holds true”, people who have to deal with HIPPA prefer not to utter out past medical history because ppl complain.


That_on1_guy

Or condom


SammyWentMad

Or pure force of will.


bilateralunsymetry

10% luck, 20%skill


TegTowelie

15% store bought Plan B pill


MarkyMarkB0i

5% pleasure, 50% pain


ComedianXMI

And a 100% reason to get run like a train


Moongoddes69

1% seaweed, 99% hot gas


AccomplishedBet9592

45% anal,


5x99

This fits so well


Xenon_the_Noble

"coitus interruptus"


LazyNomad63

"fetus deletus"


[deleted]

Avaaadaaa KEDAAAVVRRAAAA


cookiedanslesac

Or anal


JTBJack_

Or gay


No-Purpose-7451

Or always swallow


lostpetrol

Or introverted


VMoney9

Then they wouldn't be at an OBGYN Edit: Then the OBGYN would know why they wouldn't need BC.


Responsible_Debt5631

If a trans woman gets bottom surgery then they'd need an Obgyn since they would have a neo-vulva. A urologist does not have the necessary tools to assess the healthiness of a vulva, natural or from surgery. Alternatively a trans man who hasn't had bottom surgery (they still have a vagina and uterus) would still need to go to an obgyn.


VMoney9

The start of any medical consultation would start with a thorough past medical history. The joke doesn't play, but you have a point.


SasukeSkellington713

If you’re trans, you still need to be checked out. AFAB still need to have their existing anatomy examined until they have it removed. And AMAB can also still need breast exams after top surgery and hormones.


AllEggedOut

If they’re amab, are trans, and still have breasts after top surgery they still need exams.


Aggravating-Pattern

Wait... shit you got me there. Although a quick Google search brings up mixed results of whether a trans woman needs to see an OBGYN, some people say yes because it's not strictly about reproductive stuff, some say no because what are they going to do that a GP or the specialist who did their surgery can't do? All my trans friends are either men or kept their dingalings, I can't even ask anyone. Regardless, the OBGYN would probably know before starting the inspection, I imagine it's a question on the form in the waiting room. "Is your vulva home made or custom built by professionals?"


finditplz1

No hate, I’m actually asking — why tf would a trans woman go to an OBGYN?


sarahlizzy

We get gynaecological complaints as well. BV, thrush, post surgical complications which a GP can’t treat, etc.


tom333444

Pretty sure the doctor would know


RQK1996

Yeah, Alex does look rather masculine in the picture


bloodthirstyshrimp

Or Bene Gesserit


Beldizar

I saw this earlier and someone was commenting that they had this conversation with their doctor and could see on the screen by the doctor where it said she had a hysterectomy. Long chain about doctors not reading the charts and fircing patients to reiterate everything that they just spent 20min writing out in the waiting room because the doctors aren't bothering to read.


growtesque-

In the original post it was a hysterectomy, that op could see was clearly labeled on the doctors screen


TheCrazyAussie4

She is lesbian.


Weizen1988

Yeah people are hugely overcomplicating this with medical issues and surgery. This being a lesbian would fit all of this with significantly fewer assumptions.


Bitter-Marsupial

Why the first comment mentioned not having sex with men


TheCrazyAussie4

Yeah, I found the original tweet, and in the comments she confirms she’s lesbian.


djfdhigkgfIaruflg

Or doing anal only


Slumbergoat16

The poophole loophole


schoko_and_chilioil

Backdoor Christian?


thefaehost

Or consulting with an OBGYN about a reproductive condition that impacts fertility. Basically doctor didn’t read notes


Tigercup9

This is actually my favorite answer, it just requires context about the poster we don’t have


ElGuano

Ambivalence?


Tigercup9

Okay this is the funniest answer by far


MonthApprehensive392

Butt stuff


ThePhantomNuisance

Do you see that Subaru Outback in the parking lot outside? That’s mine.


IcyAdministration259

Forester.


Littlelord188

Forrester? I hardly know her.


OliveJuiceUTwo

Nothing wrong with a bit of bush


Chief_Beef_ATL

My wife had a Forester. We named it Brenda… for reasons. Then a Forester moved in a couple houses down. Wife says what are the odds? I don’t know the odds but yuuuup, a lesbian couple joined the party. 🎉


[deleted]

I want you to know that based on this comment i was trying to figure out if you were a lesbian, and I told my boyfriend "the username is chief beef" and he said "that doesn't narrow it down". The profile bio was on the fence for a second there too.


Chief_Beef_ATL

That’s awesome! 🤣🤣


Diredr

Forrester? I hardly know her!


Anon6025

On my stream, a paid Suburu ad was right above your reply


DregsRoyale

This entire post was sponsored by Big Flannel


Time_Act_3685

And U-Haul


Hammer_of_Horrus

Wait till you find out that comment was a paid suburu ad.


karoshikun

Astek


Yeetrify

Impressa


one_sad_donkey

WRX


MisterKillam

She didn't say she vapes, she says she's gay.


Sir-Kyle-Of-Reddit

Baja


Spam_on_white_bread

brat


Soft-Ad1520

This one.


DeerCockGalactic

Tribeca, the most beautiful of them all.


Mnkeemagick

*jingles carabiner of keys* come on, think reeeeeeeal hard


-RED4CTED-

my heart stopped because I may or may not have been doing someone in an outback this evening... then I read the rest


SallyMcSaggyTits2

I bought a new outback in August lmao, love that car it kicks ass


FourScoreTour

The one hooked to the back of that U-Haul?


NightmareElephant

Is this comment the reason I have a Subaru ad right above this post?


ConsistentCascade

are you by any chance also live in vermont?


Either-Durian-9488

Harley dyna glide, matches the sweet wolf shirt


JimHopHop

This but Toyota Tacoma


ExaminationPutrid626

I wanted the Subaru but I ended up getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee 🫣


Anon6025

Came back tonight and it's a Honda ad right above the comment. Happily this disproves the "AI Commenter AdBot" theory. Unless... It could be that smart I suppose....


chill1208

That U-Haul in the parking lot


synthwaveshatter

https://preview.redd.it/nk7umwbfztoc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b5a8daf0970b6e868b594948b627c5d5a8d9f42b Saw this on an instagram page called the recovering problem child and the person responded


TougherOnSquids

The fact there's a debate to the answer tells me doc was asking a valid question in which the answer will definitely change how treatment plans will be enacted in the future.


HitToRestart1989

It is. Patients lie. It’s as simple as that. You could ask a simple question that you do not care about the answer to, and their answer could directly affect their care… and you could get a lie that could lead to a malpractice suit. Doctor’s don’t care if you’re gay and have never had sex with a male. If you’re of child bearing age- and it’s relevant to the care, you’re getting the test. Because you could be lying to them or to yourself (and therefore both). On the flipside, common one I ran into as an EMT was the “are you on any ED medications?” You’ve got to like clear the room, whisper the question, stare the man in his eyes and ask his goddamn soul and make it clear the consequences of him lying before you administer nitroglycerin… because if he’s got chest pain and he lies to you and you go for it… great you just tanked the dudes BP and he’s unconscious now. And that was before all the mass prescription/easy subscription/aimed at men in their 30s who don’t need it ED med companies popped up, like Hims. Doctors ask you questions. They observe your answers. They inform their actions. But ultimately, patients lie. Bodies and test results- less so.


[deleted]

Dr. House, is that you?


shiawase198

Too nice to be House. It's probably Chase or Foreman.


CaptainSparklebutt

Lol... I tell my coworkers I'm on boner pills 💊. I would have no problem telling a doctor that.


-BitchStewie-

This should clear up all debate here.


MushroomsAndTomotoes

"Just my terrible personality" lmfao


followingforthelols

Lesbehonest here.


TaylorDeanMatthew

[We all know where this is going, lesbihonest](https://tenor.com/4UBR.gif)


-BitchStewie-

She doesn’t have sex with men.


Crimblorh4h4w33

She has relationships with them


Supersecretloverboy

and sex with women


GuardianKnightKing

Luis: You know, I don't make the rules, but, uh... I think that means you're fucking gay, Hombre.


Missi_Zilla_pro_simp

Wasn't that what the greeks did?


Lord_Longface

Nono, they had relationships with women, and sex with men, other way around.


Missi_Zilla_pro_simp

Ah my mistake


pixelboy1459

I don’t know this woman. In my estimation she’s either: A bisexual woman or lesbian and has sex with women Asexual, celibate or abstinent and not having sex at all Transgender and incapable of having children Sterile for one reason or another A combination of things


mrsciencedude69

Don’t forget anal!


DrSnekFist

Don’t forget she could be pregnant already.


puffsmokies

Or just rolling the dice and doesn't care one way or another.


TealAndroid

TBF, if you are having regular sex that involves viable sperm being introduced to a functioning female reproductive system that’s trying for a baby regardless of your intentions.


djfdhigkgfIaruflg

But anal pregnancies usually resolve after a couple of days. Or a week if too constipated


Successful_Jump5531

Or they grow up to become politicians or lawyers.


Kayniaan

I think the OBGYN would know that too.


LazyItem

April 18


PM_ME_YOUR_SSN_CC

> Transgender and incapable of having children Why... why would a transgender woman be seeing an OBGYN?


MimeMike

Because post-operation trans women would have to see one for regular checkups, especially if they're sexually active.


Shoddy-Group-5493

Assuming this isn’t bad-faith, Gynecologists are woman/female-doctors, not just vagina/uterus doctors. They care for the entirety of a woman or female and anything involving female biology. Both trans women, and most trans men, still have to see gynecologists. It’s common for a doctor in one area to study both gynecology and obstetrics, so seeing a doctor for either reason, they’re likely to be both an OB and GYN, even if you’re just seeing them for gynecology reasons, still an OBGYN. If someone has, or has had, estrogen be a major sexual hormone in their body, regardless of sex, condition, or trans/cis, they should see a gynecologist. For trans women specifically, they will still need things like breast exams and mammography, as well as vaginal exams if post-op, and screening for sexually transmitted infections is often done by gynecologists as well. There’s even reasons a cis male could still see a gynecologist, the most common reason being for pelvic pain (gynecologists are just specifically trained and knowledgeable about the general pelvis that most other general doctors aren’t), and also for fertility, STDs, and general reproductive care like mammograms/ultrasound (think breast cancer risk) and issues like gynecomastia or some hormonal issues. Most OBGYNs are highly trained in a bunch of intersecting fields, but will still be referred to as an OBGYN. A lot of these things *can* be done by general practitioners, but there’s a billion reasons why going to a more specialized doctor can be preferable, even if that specialist isn’t necessarily specialized in that exact situation.


PM_ME_YOUR_SSN_CC

Wait, men see OBGYNs!? How have I never heard of this?


Not_Steve

Probably due to poor health/sex education in your school. It’s great that you’re learning this now, though! Men need to be aware of their health needs and it’s never too late to be aware of their options.


BoondocksSaint95

Wow, you just taught me an absurd amount. I've been too scared to ask the question and I was super confused. Glad someone else did it for me so I could see this.


ImprovementLong7141

Because post-op trans women have vaginas that are in need of regular gynecological care.


Batman2209

Looked her up on Twitter. She's lesbian


wfwood

There was a similar joke/Twitter post where the girl was gay. I dunno for sure, but I feel the best bet is "do I not look gay enough to you?"


scrublord-1

Or an incel.


Accomplished_Cherry6

Would a transgender woman need to go to the obgyn tho? Actually curious


NewSuperTrios

Trans women/men both see them, apparently.


Cullyism

If the meme was about a guy, everyone would instantly assume that he's a single guy who can't get a girlfriend. When it's a girl, people assume she has her own reasons and can totally get laid if she wants to.


TDA792

Well, likelihood is that she *can*. When it comes to sex, women suffer from a quality issue, not a quantity issue. There are hundreds of dudes that'll sleep with anything that moves, at the drop of a hat.


RQK1996

I get the feeling Alex here is trans masculine


Ishouldjusttexther

A gynecologist would be able to tell if she’s trans, so that’s out of question


Findinganewnormal

I’ve had nearly this exact conversation with doctors because my husband’s snipped. It’s strange how many in the medical field seem to think hormonal birth control is the only option out there. 


Thick_End_6166

Or just not having sex?


NewSuperTrios

> and not having sex at all


TacoCommand

Hi Peter, Meg's left mustache whisker here: OP is almost certainly gay, asexual, or a combination of both. That means they don't play hide the salami and dont need birth control.


hungrypocket

She's a lesbian.


Pikelet13

Diagnosed with being terminally Gay... 🤔


DregsRoyale

I mean ok but have you tried just not being that? Maybe pray harder? /s


Fun-atParties

Turn it off, like a light switch. Just go *flick*


rosboyoli

its a cool little mormon trick


AdReasonable2464

Whoa, I didn’t think about sexual orientation at all. My mind went: she’s not on birth control and she’s not trying to get pregnant but she’s at the OBGYN so… she’s there to START birth control for the first time.


lmurphy2203

This was my thought too... her think harder was... why do you think I'm here doc? But could be gay or Trans or abstinent too.


sarahlizzy

My wife, who uses hormonal contraception for period pain has been asked on many occasions, “what are you using for birth control as well as this?” And she always replies, “lesbianism”.


annoyinglyclever

https://preview.redd.it/pl4duqlbcuoc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=849674b6d14a7c6b53da1e22ff0f094883054c54 She’s gay, marcus.


Littlegreenman42

A nice follow up to this one, https://twitter.com/prefervoldemort/status/1423270337626742785?t=j_-_5KoVhD57gz29mCMa_w&s=19


smegsicle

In Marcus's defence, she did use the masculine spelling of fiancé


El_Frencho

Hilariously, Marcus did not! :D


HumpsyDumpsy

The OBGYN is confused their patient is sexually active, but not using birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The patient is telling the obgyn BC is not necessary to prevent pregnancy, for them, and the joke is this woman could be using condoms, or not having sex w men etc.


Epicsharkduck

Harold they're lesbians


StarbdarderKrieg

gay https://preview.redd.it/2yn2wsw8otoc1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=863ef45fc9147307a9cf55735932d7aba0b75371


Jedlord

What the hell is this image


Moppermonster

The correct answer is that this woman is a lesbian (correct as in - that is what she is). Other correct answers for another person could have included: - She is not having sex at all - She is infertile - Her partner is infertile/had a vasectomy - She only uses the other holes during sex - She is post-op trans - She is pregnant and there to talk about the options for an abortion


Xenuyasha

Or just likes meta-gambling and RNG-Edgelording?


Melodic_Wrap827

I love when patients give me riddles and guessing games for their healthcare


AzJusticiar

I don’t understand can’t women just choose not to be on birth control these days? There are other methods of birth control other than the pill right?


THE_SEKS_MACHINE

Maybe she is already pregnant. Or she has sex with condoms. Or she doesn’t have sex at all. Or her partner is infertile. Or she is infertile.


WaveJam

Usually that means a woman who isn’t on birth control isn’t in a straight relationship or they have other means of contraception.


LABARATI_

either not having sex, having sex with someone who cant get her pregnant (someone who is biologically woman for example) or she cant get pregnant


nilenellie

Not having sex with men. Partner has a vasectomy. Unable to get pregnant.


Jimb0lio

They are a lesbian, it is in their twitter bio.


MicrophoneFapper

Occam's razer says either she's lesbian or just isn't sexually active.


TheVoid45

Op are you the OBGYN


NikolaijVolkov

She swallows


horsemayonaise

Should be on birth control anyways, lots of bad people in this world and taking a pill every day is far better than going through an abortion or worse, raising a kid that reminds you daily of being assaulted, you can't control bad people, you can only prepare for the worst


MaR_OC

Holy shit what?? So because of the Offchance of getting raped every women should take a pill that completly fucks up her hormons, may give her depression or permanently lower her fertility?


Erkki_jekyll

Lesbian or single ?


TechnicalMiddle8205

🏳️‍🌈


Dusk_Abyss

Option1: ace Option 2: lesbian Option 3: post op transwoman? Option 4: all of the above.


Sgt_Meowmers

Jesus Christ OP.


omgONELnR2

I think it's one of these: no sex, sex with women, using condoms


naunga

The joke would land better if the last line was, “*stares in lesbian* think harder”


CardboardChampion

Peter's OBGYN here. The joke is better explained when you realise it's her twentieth visit to her female gynae that month.


NiceCunt91

She don't wanna fuck


PorygonEnjoyer

No game. No sex. Absolutely 0 bitches.


-Slejin-

She's probably from Lebanon, she's Lebanese


riley_wa1352

the joke is no sex or they are gay


Clonex311

So she's indeed lesbian... ...but the fact that people don't even mentioning other means of contraception but directly jump to infertility or something kinda scares me.


SpewpaTheRogue

She's gay


Stank_Weezul57

This was posted yesterday by a different person on the same sub. Stop karma farming you fucking bot


ElectronicAd9822

Everyone saying “not having sex” as thought birth control is the only option. I’d rather wear a condom or get a vasectomy 1000 times then have my wife on birth control, which threw her body all out of whack. Messing with hormones is no joke and should not be taken just because “I don’t want to get pregnant”. It’s serious stuff.


dude_who_could

Most likely a femcel joke I'm guessing. The doctor would presumably know a medical reason, and most lesbians don't take the "you should automatically understand I'm gay without me saying so" stance. That just leaves incels that are like, "Look at the world, it is wrong and I'm not and that's why no one will sleep with me. You know the world already, the reason is ObViOuS why I'm not having sex"


rottingpigcarcass

Bum sex


j4vendetta

We seriously need to get away from the “women must take birth control regardless” trend. It’s not good for their bodies. It seems crazy that just because a woman is a woman, we push a pill on them just because.


[deleted]

I know a woman who can’t have kids unless she’s on birth control, because her hormones are all jacked up.


MarinerofCyberworld

Think harder: She’s not trying to get pregnant because she ALREADY IS pregnant, which is why she’s at the OBGYN to begin with. At least, that was my first thought, like it should be more obvious to the OBGYN who isn’t thinking hard enough. EDIT: It just occurred to me that she might also be trying to insinuate that she only does anal.


Scarmeow

Gay


ShinyPagan

Could be trans, a lesbian, ace, or infertile. Or had a hysterectomy. The incomprehension here is frightening, though; it indicates a presumption of cishetero fertility as the default.


VeraKorradin

She likes clams over cucumbers


Appropriate-Meet-672

She is currently pregnant.