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KitSileya

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3. Well, considering that some men have uteri

Reply to The Straight Story (Original post)

Tue Nov 26, 2013, 09:46 AM

Nov 2013

or other parts of "female" reproductive organs, this may cause trouble for some men. As many know, not all babies can be wrapped in a pink or a blue blanket immediately after birth (such a horrid custom) and many discover later in life that their reproductive organs don't match the simplistic drawings in sex ed books. And that doesn't even take into consideration transmen who may have need of OB/GYNs.

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Should Gynecologists be Allowed to Treat Men? [View all] The Straight Story Nov 2013 OP

I don't see how, if they are board certified in another speciality, that they can be prevented MADem Nov 2013 #1

Just because a MD has specialty training, does not negate their "general" training... hlthe2b Nov 2013 #2

Well, considering that some men have uteri KitSileya Nov 2013 #3

"Allowed"? jberryhill Nov 2013 #4

Some physicians are board-certified in more than MineralMan Nov 2013 #5

What the hell is with 'allowed'? HappyMe Nov 2013 #6