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tanyev

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24. When I first looked for a gynecologist I only considered female doctors

Sat Aug 3, 2013, 08:31 AM

Aug 2013

because I was uncomfortable with having a male gyno. That lasted until I started having some problems and I would have had to wait awhile to see my female doctor (she had lots of patients and worked reduced hours when her kids were young) and I felt like she was rather dismissive of my concerns when I called in about this problem. (Yes, in hindsight it was a fairly common problem and turned out to be nothing major, but it was the first time it had ever happened to ME and I was freaking out.) They offered me an appointment much sooner with one of the male doctors in the practice and I gladly took it. He was very understanding and reassuring and I have stayed with him ever since.

So...I don't think it's sexist, but keep in mind that a same sex doctor doesn't guarantee you'll like the doctor more.

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It's not sexist to prefer doctor of the same sex for certain things, is it? [View all] penultimate Aug 2013 OP

It's not sexist. Dealing with a doctor is much about communication. onehandle Aug 2013 #1

listen to your friend. n/t Whisp Aug 2013 #2

If you get small enough mythology Aug 2013 #3

I have had a male technician give me a transvaginal ultrasound. The whole procedure liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #7

Discreet is the correct spelling for your meaning. gvstn Aug 2013 #37

NO. It is a little unusual you have a female doctor quinnox Aug 2013 #4

I'm a male and my doctor is female. I don't think it's all that unusual. Scuba Aug 2013 #21

I don't think that's unusual. I've had a male general practitioner LisaLynne Aug 2013 #36

I had two male doctors do my breast surgery. I never did feel uncomfortable though. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #5

Of course it's not sexist. Greybnk48 Aug 2013 #6

No, its not. elleng Aug 2013 #8

Ask her for a referral to a urologist and tell her you're bashful. Warpy Aug 2013 #9

You have every right to see any doctor who makes you feel most comfortable BainsBane Aug 2013 #10

no Liberal_in_LA Aug 2013 #11

Interesting article and subsequent discussion XemaSab Aug 2013 #12

Can only speak for myself. My doc for the last 10 years has been opposite sex.... Rowdyboy Aug 2013 #13

No, you should feel free to go with whichever doc you're most comfortable with. Adsos Letter Aug 2013 #14

Do what ever you need to do and don't worry about sensibilities Riftaxe Aug 2013 #15

You should see the doctor you are comfortable seeing, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. nt MADem Aug 2013 #16

nope - it's whoever you are comfortable with Skittles Aug 2013 #17

Do what you need to do but there is also value in challenging yourself... Luminous Animal Aug 2013 #18

Many women prefer a female ob/gyn. It's not sexism, it's more a matter of privacy. pnwmom Aug 2013 #19

no JI7 Aug 2013 #20

Not sexist at all, provided it's a matter of your personal comfort Sheldon Cooper Aug 2013 #22

I can't judge your for it treestar Aug 2013 #23

When I first looked for a gynecologist I only considered female doctors tanyev Aug 2013 #24

lol... I don't remember I posting this. penultimate Aug 2013 #25

I'm going to rec the thread now Union Scribe Aug 2013 #26

You should see a doctor about that. Atman Aug 2013 #27

No. a la izquierda Aug 2013 #28

No, it is fine that you feel that way. madaboutharry Aug 2013 #29

I think you go with whomever you feel most comfortable with davidpdx Aug 2013 #30

Yes, its disgustingly RW sexist and it makes me sick. jessie04 Aug 2013 #31

not sexist; normal... magical thyme Aug 2013 #32

You know... pipi_k Aug 2013 #33

Who cares if it's sexist? Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #34

As a woman, I don't think I'd call that sexist. liberalhistorian Aug 2013 #35

Reading the responses in this thread, I find it odd that so many people care about the gender MadrasT Aug 2013 #38

Your body, your choice, your business alone. nt geek tragedy Aug 2013 #39

Do what makes you feel more comfortable n/t LiberalElite Aug 2013 #40

I don't think so. nt ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #41

It's not sexist,but newcriminal Aug 2013 #42

Precisely. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #45

Heh...more likely I'm sexist because I almost always prefer a female doctor. TheKentuckian Aug 2013 #43

I prefer whomever is qualified. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #44