Can I request that he doesn't?
2007-02-27 08:11:58 · 16 answers · asked by Marcy C 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes he does. And he will palpate them. That means he will feel for lumps all over your breast. You need to have your breasts checked with your annual exam but if you are uncomfortable with a male doctor, their are many femail gynecologists these days so you could switch to a woman if you like. And though I say you need to have your breasts examined, you don't have to. You can ALWAYS refuse any sort of medical exam. It's your body. It's your patient right to refuse. No doctor can do anything to you without your consent, so if you don't want him to examine your breasts, tell him at the start that you are keeping your bra and blouse on and that you do not wish him to examine your breasts. He will try to talk you into it and you can continue to politely tell him you know all the risks of not having him do it, but you do not want him to. That should be all there is to it. If he insists, report him to the AMA (American Medical Association).
2007-02-27 08:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by cowabunga mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible that your gyno will want to/ suggest that he should give you a breast exam. And it is a good idea to get your breasts checked regularly.
However, you can absolutely request that he not do something if you're not comfortable with it, regardless of what it is. He's there to help you if you want him to, but it's up to you what's okay and what isn't. However, any time you do opt out of something, you should consider the health risks. Talk to him about anything you have quesiotns about; I'm sure he'd be happy to make you more comfortable or just explain any procedure he's performing if that would help.
If the issue is that your gyno is a male, or that he just makes you uncomfortable, then you should probably find yourself a female practitioner, or someone you can trust; they're usually around.
2007-02-27 08:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by ATumorNamedMarla 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you want him to? Mine doesnt LOOK at my breasts, but examines them by touch under my shirt. I really don't even find it uncomfortable. It's not nearly as bad as a pelvic exam. It's important that he examine your breasts to ensure that you are cyst and lump free! You could probably request that he not examine them but he will most like talk you into it. it's really important, you don't need to be embarrassed, EVERY woman hs breasts. Maybe you should look into getting a female doctor? Perhaps you would feel more comfortable then?
2007-02-27 08:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by kerri c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isnt really that they look it is reall ymore of a check, for any thing that may be a sign of breast cancer, you could request for him not to however they have seen 100's of breasts and i am sure they arent shocked by aything. If u arent comfortable with your doctor for a particular reason i'd switch so u can get a proper exam.
2007-02-27 10:08:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can but if you are not comfortable in front of your gyno then maybe you need to go for another one and possibly of your own gender. Also it is good for your health if a doc checks your breasts for any possible lymphs, lumps and anything cancerous. So if i was you i would swallow my shyness or embarrassment and go for it for my own health reasons.
2007-02-27 08:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by BK thang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your gyno does not look at your breast then you need to change doctors. Do you mean you can let your gyno look between your legs but not your breast?
2007-02-27 08:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My gyno examines my breasts every time I go for a check up. Of course you can request he not examine your breasts, but you would be doing a disservice to yourself.
Remember, these people are highly trained in their fields of study. They see the breast of a patient and are focused on lumps, nodules, etc., while you're in their office. They see "boobs" when they go home to their wife!
2007-02-27 08:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by GiggleFairy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are frequently 2, located on the front of the chest. :) In all seriousness, in simple terms like human beings, breasts are available all sizes and varieties. there is not any "widely used" way for them to look. be pleased with them as they are without attempting to examine them to an invisible 'common'
2016-10-02 02:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you can request that he doesn't but it is a necessary part of your yearly exam. But I can see where your coming from. I would rather get 100 pap smears than do the breast exam.
2007-02-27 08:17:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he will look at them to make sure that you dont hve lumps. Why would you not want him to make sure that you have cancer or anything in your breasts?
2007-02-27 08:17:54 · answer #10 · answered by leashell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋