I am having a little white lump removed from breast area tom morning and its a male doctor but i am so nervous.Ihad specified a female but my letter that had confirmed details had said its a man.Please any advice to overcome embarassment when i see him.My partner said you ve had a baby there is nothing you can not be afraid of now!lol he is right i just find i ve always had women doctors but i do not want to seem rude and change.A friend said she prefers male docs than female anyway for some reason i am 27 i know but i go easily red.Any advice will be appreciated.
2007-08-19 22:35:30 · 6 answers · asked by sarz 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I wouldn't worry too much - I know its easier said than done though.
I wont repeat the doctors seen it all - done it all speil, you know that.
I was told once not to think that the doctor was looking at your 'boobs' as thats not how they see it. To them they may as well be looking at your finger.
If you think about it that way, Im not saying you'll be completely happy about it but wont feel quite as embarrassed.
2007-08-20 01:30:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let the doctor know that you are very nervous about this procedure. If he's really good he will do his best to make you feel at ease.
It is true that some women do prefer male doctors. My personal preference for gynecologic issues (unfortunately breast doesn't quite fall in to that category because it's a different part of the body than the other female organs) is a female doctor.
If you still feel uncomfortable about this doctor you can always call and ask to have the appt changed because you would prefer a female doctor.
2007-08-20 05:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww,I wouldnt allow this to embarass you too much although I get easily embarassed so I know the feeling. I would just relax and rather than seeing him as a 'male' just see him as a 'professional doctor' that is there to help you, he has seen everything before and he wont be embarassed as he has been trained to see these things on a daily basis. I find deep breathing helps me relax, before you go in concentrate on your breathing and when you see him, dont think of it as a him, good luck and all the best, you'll be fine xxx
2007-08-20 05:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by peroxide.pixie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to worry, as a doctor is a professional. And me too has my breast examination by a male doctor and indeed it did feel awkward. But try to look at it in a professional way and it should be alright.
2007-08-20 06:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a doctor is a doctor at the end of the day, they've seen it all before, he certinaly isn't going to be bothered, so why should you? and like you say, you've had a baby, this is a walk in the park compared to that. Having a baby, you don't care who sees your lady-hole as long as baby gets out!!
Anyways, it might be a totally gorgeous doctor!! LOL
Best of luck to you anyways. xxx
2007-08-20 05:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by Little Bear 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
think of him naked
2007-08-20 18:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by cala s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋