One of my friend (guy) is going to be a gyenacologist.
I tell him that its not for him and girls would be uncomfortable with him checking....ahem....in places!
Does anyone have male gyenacologist? and would u be comfortable?
Personally...i think yes!
2007-06-09 04:01:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
i think its really insulting that all these people would NEVER use a male gynocologist. thats so sexist. gynocology is a medical profesion, and doctors dont deserve to be discriminated against and deemed potential pervs and rapists, theyre just doing theyre job! how irrational and vein would you have to be to think that a person who is medicaly trained to deal with female genitalia, and spends 40 hours a week looking at them, would get the uncontrolable urge to initiate sex while looking at your diseased vagina and talking about your discharge!
most women feel slightly uncomfortable about the gynocologist, but never seeing a man because 'he doesnt know what its like to have a vagina' is like being a cancer patient who will only be seen by doctors who have or have had cancer. its ridiculous!
also, if you were a pervert, i'm sure you wouldnt bother going through years of medical school so you can look at 'vaginas with problems' etc lol
2007-06-09 04:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by bojanglestothemax 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely not. I will and have always gone to a woman. For one thing, he will never understand the pain or discomfort we can experience. How can he sympathize? Secondly, some men, (yes SOME men) find this a fantasy and get turned on by this (the doctor fantasy). I have heard of many, many stories where women were taken advantage of, including intercourse. Laying on a "bed" with your legs spread open while a man is examining you is a very vulnerable place to be. There is no way I would allow that.
Don't be ignorant - it is not a matter of being sexist, it is a matter of being SAFE. If you choose to see a male that is your personal preference, and that's fine. But don't call others here "sexist" when we are just concerned and uncomfortable with the idea. I understand a female nurse may be present, but who knows what he may be thinking in his mind? Men are visual. Is it possible for him to exam an attractive woman and NOT be aroused? Even if it is medical? I don't know. Depends on the man. Personally, I wouldn't want to be there to find out.
2007-06-09 04:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had both male and female gynocologists. To be honest, there was usually less pain involved with a male doctor, maybe because he had never had that kind of exam but was sure it was uncomfortable so was careful. I don't really know. There is ALWAYS a female nurse in the room during the exam, you should never be alone with a male doctor, so there is no worries about anything unlawful happening. Both male and female have gone through the same schooling, are both knowledgable in that field. So really, it's just a personal preference.
2007-06-09 04:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by janeannpat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two favorite gynecologists in a practice of 6 doctors... one is female, one is male. I'm not at all uncomfortable with him, as he was my hero when I had a miscarriage. He's extrememly compassionate and his bedside manner is awesome.
While pregnant, the patients must be seen by every doctor in the practice where I go. There are 3 males, 2 females. (One of the male doctors doesn't practice OB anymore.) I had absolutely no problems, was never uncomfortable. As long as they act professionally, there is nothing wrong with a male gyn.
2007-06-09 06:53:09 · answer #4 · answered by AV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of male gynecologists. There's more male than female where I live. I've always gone to a male, though I did go to a female general practitioner once for an exam. It doesn't matter to me whether they're male or female. I care about the knowledge, skill, and expertise. One male gynecologist I absolutely hated, the other one was my saving angel for the illness I had.
Well actually, I do prefer a male when it comes to the exam, a woman doing a pelvic exam on me, no thanks.
2007-06-09 04:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had a female gyno and a male one. Honestly, I was more comfy w/the female. Because I could talk to her and felt like she could relate. But both were professional so neither was a bad experience. But if I had to choose, I would go w/a female one first. Really depends on what makes you comfy.
2007-06-09 07:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by Amy L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had several male doctors check "down there" .During these visits the female MA is always present. They stand behind the Doctor and observe. I have recently picked a male gyno that was recommended to me by another female. I feel that i can ask him anything.
2007-06-09 04:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by minime 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a male gynecologist, and I wouldn't have it any other way! I feel much more comfortable with a man than a woman. IT is hard to explain why. But yes, your friend shoudl do it. Plenty of women go to male ob-gyns all the time.
BesT WisheS! Good luck to him!
2007-06-09 04:43:48 · answer #8 · answered by Tammy 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If he was a doctor for males,I think they wouldn't be shy or anything.
I would NEVER go to a male gyno. EVER. They're right-people get raped and molested this way.
2007-06-09 04:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would be rather nervous. At the same time I think it's VERY interesting you ask such a question.
2007-06-09 04:05:51 · answer #10 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋