It's not sexist to prefer doctor of the same sex for certain things, is it?

[liberalhistorian]

35. As a woman, I don't think I'd call that sexist.

You need to be comfortable with your doctor, and it helps to have one that understands issues your sex deals with. That's not to say that your current doctor wouldn't be understanding, but it's more a matter of your needing to feel comfortable enough to be able to fully and completely communicate. Full communication is critical in relationships with doctors and most understand that.

It's why I, and most women, prefer a female gynecologist. It's nothing against men and I've had several male gynecologists (I have one now because there's no woman available currently in my rural area). The difference between a male and a female gynecologist is like night and day. Not that the male docs I had were bad or incompetent, they just didn't truly get a lot of female "issues", were often dismissive of them, and were rougher in exams than the women were and are. I wouldn't call it sexist that I prefer a woman gynecologist over a man, and I don't think I'd call you sexist either.