We’ve all heard of the term ‘helicopter parent’, but what about a ‘helicopter patient’? Meet our protagonist, a man who finds himself in a whirlwind of doctor visits, medical bills, and a girlfriend who’s convinced something’s wrong. His girlfriend, a new mother, is adamant about her health concerns, despite being reassured by doctors that her symptoms are normal postpartum experiences. But when does concern become overreaction, and when does patience turn into frustration? Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story. ⚕️
A New Mother’s Worries

The Doctor’s Verdict ⚕️

The Reluctant Companion

The Unheard Concerns

The List of Complaints

The Medical Assurance

The Lactation Consultant’s Input

The Job Quitting Drama

The Financial Burden

The Frustration Builds Up

The Comparison Game ♂️

The Never-ending Cycle

The Outburst

The Final Straw

The Question That Lingers: Is He In the Wrong?
Caught in a whirlwind of medical visits, our protagonist finds himself questioning his girlfriend’s incessant need for medical reassurance. He’s been there, in the doctor’s office, hearing the same verdict: she’s fine. Yet, the cycle continues, draining his patience and his wallet. The question remains: is he wrong for expressing his frustration? Or is he simply a man pushed to his limits by a situation that seems to have no end? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotionally charged predicament.
“YTA mate. Your girlfriend is obviously experiencing pain and discomfort.”
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“YTA. She needs a second opinion ASAP! Support her! “

“YTA, many doctors don’t take women’s pain seriously. Get a second opinion.”

YTA, be supportive and help her get the medical attention she needs!
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Pelvic floor dysfunction: an overlooked issue with serious consequences.

Women share their struggles with getting a proper diagnosis and support

“YTA. Your girlfriend needs a second clinical opinion, not judgement.”

YTA. Don’t dismiss her pain. Be sympathetic and supportive.

YTA for dismissing girlfriend’s medical visits. Trust her expertise.

Suggest a pelvic floor physical therapist for her medical issues

“YTA. Be a functional partner and support her. “
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“YTA. Diminishing her health is causing more issues. Her health is important! “

User accuses OP of not taking girlfriend’s health concerns seriously

“YTA. Be empathetic and supportive, not patronizing.”
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Concerned commenter advises seeking a different doctor for girlfriend’s health

YTA. You’re endangering her! Are you trying to harm her??

Insensitive partner questions girlfriend’s medical visits after childbirth

“YTA. You don’t give a f**k about your gf.”

Controversial comment sparks heated debate about girlfriend’s medical visits.

YTA. Don’t dismiss her experiences. Listen, learn, and support her.

Medical professional calls out OP’s dismissive attitude towards wife’s health

“OP’s lack of empathy towards his suffering wife is appalling!”

Unsupportive partner questions girlfriend’s medical visits after giving birth
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YTA, she needs better care!

You’re the a**hole for dismissing her ongoing medical issues.

YTA for not taking your girlfriend’s health concerns seriously.
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Concerned partner questions girlfriend’s distressing medical symptoms.

Partner’s health concerns dismissed, seek better medical advice!

Supportive partner needed! Trust her instincts and seek second opinion.

“YTA. Listen to her concerns. Women often misdiagnosed/undiagnosed. “

YTA gets called out for breaking the rules.

YTA. Your girlfriend needs a new OBGYN and boyfriend

“What an a**hole! Sounds like she’s legit in pain.”
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Yikes! A new partner and doctor? That’s harsh, YTA!

Questioning girlfriend’s medical visits? YTA, give her the benefit of doubt

“YTA, be more sensitive to her needs. Cut her some slack and be more supportive.”

YTA: Unbelievable! A selfish father who doesn’t care about his partner’s health.

Commenter calls out OP for being insensitive and judgmental.

“YTA. Doctors can be wrong. She needs a second opinion.”

YTA wants baby, not wife, locked up. ♂️

Concerned boyfriend questions girlfriend’s medical visits, receives YTA judgement.

YTA dismissed girlfriend’s concerns, friend later diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Partner dismisses girlfriend’s health concerns, invalidating her experiences.

Seeking a second opinion?

YTA belittles girlfriend’s pain & medical concerns

Woman shares harrowing experience with dismissive doctors. Listen to her!

YTA. Don’t dismiss your gf’s pain and medical needs.

Passionate comment calls for urgent help for woman’s medical visits.

“YTA. Lack of empathy for your partner’s pain after childbirth.”

YTA questions GF’s medical visits, but women’s concerns matter

“YTA Doctors are notorious for ignoring women’s symptoms and passing them off as ‘normal’ or that the patient is being ‘hysterical’. Even famous, rich women like Serena Williams get ignored by their doctors. Your GF should get a second opinion and stop going to the same OBGYN over and over again.” ♀️

User defends girlfriend’s medical visits, calls OP the a**hole.
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Commenter criticizes boyfriend’s concern for girlfriend’s medical visits.

Concerned partner calls out dismissive attitude towards post-birth complications.

YTA, listen to her concerns and support her through this

Neglected medical tests almost cost me my life. Support her!

YTA questions girlfriend’s medical visits, gets schooled on anatomy
