Hey everyone! I've tried searching around for answers, but I don't think this is a very common issue.
I have my medical appointment next week and my most dreaded issue came up: family history. My family situation is this: my parents are gay, both women, one of them is my biological mother. Their doctor used one of his students as an anonymous donor for artificial insemination (I know... sketchy. They were desperate. It was the 80s. What can I say?)
As a result, I have absolutely no information on the father's side. I also have not been in contact with my biological mother for the past 14 years. Even though she didn't have any health issues up until then (that I know of), I would have no idea of her health status from that point on. Contacting her is not an option for me. I also know nothing about any of my grandparents (maybe a tiny bit about my maternal grandmother.)
So, a few concerns:
- Will they allow me to explain all this before filling out the medical form?
- Will they make me track down my birth mother for answers?
- Will they try to make me track down information on my biological father? (which isn't even possible)
- Or will they just let this pass as I myself have no health concerns?
I already know that some of these might not be possible to answer since it's really case by case, but I'm hoping someone out there has had a similar experience and can help prepare me on what to expect.
Thanks!
I have my medical appointment next week and my most dreaded issue came up: family history. My family situation is this: my parents are gay, both women, one of them is my biological mother. Their doctor used one of his students as an anonymous donor for artificial insemination (I know... sketchy. They were desperate. It was the 80s. What can I say?)
As a result, I have absolutely no information on the father's side. I also have not been in contact with my biological mother for the past 14 years. Even though she didn't have any health issues up until then (that I know of), I would have no idea of her health status from that point on. Contacting her is not an option for me. I also know nothing about any of my grandparents (maybe a tiny bit about my maternal grandmother.)
So, a few concerns:
- Will they allow me to explain all this before filling out the medical form?
- Will they make me track down my birth mother for answers?
- Will they try to make me track down information on my biological father? (which isn't even possible)
- Or will they just let this pass as I myself have no health concerns?
I already know that some of these might not be possible to answer since it's really case by case, but I'm hoping someone out there has had a similar experience and can help prepare me on what to expect.
Thanks!