My family members think I'm nuts because I didn't insist on a female gynecologist. I think gender isn't important as long as the doctor is good at what s/he does. What about you guys?
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Do you prefer a male or female gynecologist, or does it not matter?
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Trips to the gynecologist are are awkward enough, I'd definitely switch if the person was a church-associate of my mom.
Originally posted by
MaryExy
I just want to switch from the one I have. She is also my mom's doctor and goes to the church my mom plays organ at. It felt highly awkward saying "yes, I'm sexually active" on the second visit, and I'm thinking it will be
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I just want to switch from the one I have. She is also my mom's doctor and goes to the church my mom plays organ at. It felt highly awkward saying "yes, I'm sexually active" on the second visit, and I'm thinking it will be awkward asking to start getting a regular STD checkup...
05/30/2011
After public health sprang a male one on me (who acted like I should be used to having hard-edged things shoved in and pulled out of me in a space of 20 seconds, along with my ovaries being slapped from above) which traumatized me (when the nurse came back in with my things after I dressed, she found me curled up in a corner and muttering threats against India-Indian male doctors), I've insisted on female practitioners since.
At least the female ones understand that we're not open wide enough for a baby to pass through when we're NOT in labor.
At least the female ones understand that we're not open wide enough for a baby to pass through when we're NOT in labor.
05/30/2011
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I have only had one female Gyn and I was not pleased with her bedside manner. I like male doctors for everything though. I have just had a better experience all around with males.
Originally posted by
Petite Valentine
My family members think I'm nuts because I didn't insist on a female gynecologist. I think gender isn't important as long as the doctor is good at what s/he does. What about you guys?
05/30/2011
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So long as my doctor listens to me and doesn't patronize me I don't care what gender they are. I also only shower before an exam and perform only what grooming I would normally perform, my first gyno told me that she wanted to see my body in it's day to day state so she could better help me to be a participant in my own healthcare. It just made sense...most recently a pretty nasty developing bacterial infection was caught very early because my doctor was able to see my lady bits in their natural state rather than all shaved and perfumed. Seems my crabby love garden fdoesn't like birth control pills, or maybe the bacteria therein like it a little too much!
Originally posted by
Petite Valentine
My family members think I'm nuts because I didn't insist on a female gynecologist. I think gender isn't important as long as the doctor is good at what s/he does. What about you guys?
05/30/2011
I've only ever had male gynos. Female midwives and nurses, but my OB/GYN has always been male. My mom picked my first one. The others I chose from the docs that worked with Planned Parenthood. But it's not so much a preference as just how things have happened. And I've never had an issue.
Well, except the one who had shit bedside manner. He was a really good doc, he just had no idea how to talk to people.
Well, except the one who had shit bedside manner. He was a really good doc, he just had no idea how to talk to people.
05/31/2011
Gender does not matter to me, as long as the doctor is good at what they do. I've had both over the years, and I've had bad OB/GYNs of both genders. I currently have a woman who I love. I don't love her because she's a woman, but because she's an excellent doctor. We have a very open dialogue about my sex life, and my reproductive health. She takes her time, explains things, allows me to ask any questions I might have, and creates a very open/non-judgmental spirit in her practice.
05/31/2011
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Priceless in a doctor let alone an ob/gyn!
Originally posted by
indiglo
Gender does not matter to me, as long as the doctor is good at what they do. I've had both over the years, and I've had bad OB/GYNs of both genders. I currently have a woman who I love. I don't love her because she's a woman, but
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Gender does not matter to me, as long as the doctor is good at what they do. I've had both over the years, and I've had bad OB/GYNs of both genders. I currently have a woman who I love. I don't love her because she's a woman, but because she's an excellent doctor. We have a very open dialogue about my sex life, and my reproductive health. She takes her time, explains things, allows me to ask any questions I might have, and creates a very open/non-judgmental spirit in her practice.
05/31/2011
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You would think, but I once had an internal pelvic sonogram done by a female tech and she was the least compassionate person I ever met. She couldn't seem to grasp that shoving a HUGE piece of HARD plastic into my vagina is UNCOMFORTABLE when I'm not in the mood, no matter how much lube she used. By comparison, the male tech was very careful, gentle, and continuously asked if I was alright.
Originally posted by
deletedacct
I doesn't really matter but i feel more comfortable with a female gynecologist. They have a vagina, i have a vagina- vagina connection?
05/31/2011
With women OBGYNs (and nurse practitioners), my experiences have all been good or at least positive. With male OBGYNs, I've had one good experience and one bad experience. I know it really depends on bedside manner and compassion; I admit I usually feel more comfortable with a woman doctor, but I think I've just been lucky in my experiences.
05/31/2011
If I were to go to one again, I'd prefer a male. The females I met just seemed to be all too pushy and had this attitude like every other female should feel fine flashing them their parts whenever and for whatever just because they happen to be the same gender. The males just want to get it over with.
06/01/2011
