hey fellas?? (and ladies)

[papayahed]

I have a question. I got into a conversation at work which I just don't understand. If you were required to take an annual physical would you have a problem going to a female doctor? Some guys are very uncomfortable with the idea. Since I have a vagina I don't understand the issue. What's the big deal? and if any women have insight could you share?

[Virgil]

Perhaps it depends on whether the female doctor is attractive or not. :p

Actually you should have a catagory that says I would go to a femae doctor but I probably would prefer a man. That's what I would check. What's so strange? I know many women who prefer the reverse, a female doctor. Actually I think I know more women who insist on a female doctor than men who insist on a male doctor.

Actually less than a month ago I had my annual physical and I have had a groin sprain and the doctor who is male had to feel around that area in the event it was a hernia. Would I have minded if it were a female doctor? I don't know, but I might have gotten excited. :lol:

Actually are the men you talked to at work over 50? Men over fifty need to have their prostates checked and that requires a finger up the rear. Since I'm not fifty yet, I haven't had that done, but if it were a woman doing that to me I might burst out laughing. :lol: I would hope she doesn't have long fingernails. :D

[papayahed]

Actually less than a month ago I had my annual physical and I have had a groin sprain and the doctor who is male had to feel around that area in the event it was a hernia. Would I have minded if it were a female doctor? I don't know, but I might have gotten excited. :lol:


A hernia check is done during the physical, I think that's what they're worried about but why would you get excited? I just don't understand. It's a bright sterile room, it's not like the dr puts out candles and Barry white music.



Actually are the men you talked to at work over 50? Men over fifty need to have their prostates checked and that requires a finger up the rear. Since I'm not fifty yet, I haven't had that done, but if it were a woman doing that to me I might burst out laughing. :lol: I would hope she doesn't have long fingernails. :D

We do have a different requirement for over 40 but the employee can refuse if they want.

See, that's the weird part. I work with a bunch of Good Ol' southern boys. One guy was like "ohh I don't know if I can go to a woman dr" but he's going to give it a try. What surprised me is the person that just was not having it was a young guy, a 30 year old.

[Dori]

A doctor is a doctor is a doctor. I've never had a female for a physical that involved the whole turn-your-head-and-cough shpeel, but I don't think I would mind either way. I've heard of other males having female doctors for physicals, but they all seemed fine with it (if not overly boastful about it---boys will be boys).

[JBI]

I'm not going to vote, as I don't fit any of these options, but really it isn't too bad. Doctors are professionals; I have gone to a female doctor all my life, and even having the doctor check for a hernia as a kid wasn't that awkward. In thinking about it, I would think it would be more uncomfortable to have a man check that, though I don't think I would have much a problem anyway, given that, like I said, doctors are professionals.

Now, if I were a girl, I would perhaps question going to a male doctor, but as a guy, I couldn't care less.

We'll wait for some of the men over 40 to answer though - they've gone through the full treatment, so their reaction matters more I think (and if you're a guy, you should know what the full treatment is).

[Dori]

hey, the only concession i'll make is, if i'd a bigger you know what, or was more confident about it, then it wouldn't make a difference, nay, i'd even prefer a woman - otherwise, it'll always make a difference, how could it not?

As if they cared how big you are down there...:lol:

[papayahed]

ok, I know I started the thread and this is a sensitive issue but please remember this is an all ages site.

[Delta40]

I don't take gender into consideration but the relationship I have with my doctor. If it is one of comfort and trust then they can stick their finger or speculum into my vagina when the need arises! Some male and female doctors I have come across in my time have not had that luxury.....

[Dori]

ok, I know I started the thread and this is a sensitive issue but please remember this is an all ages site.

My apologies, papayahed.

[papayahed]

My apologies, papayahed.

I'm just reminding ya'll before the derailment occurs:lol:

[Dori]

I'm just reminding ya'll before the derailment occurs:lol:

It's a good thing too. You guys have no idea. :p

[Virgil]

A hernia check is done during the physical, I think that's what they're worried about but why would you get excited? I just don't understand. It's a bright sterile room, it's not like the dr puts out candles and Barry white music.

Now that would be a funny skit for TV. :D I said I wouldn't mind a female doctor, but I probably would feel more comfortable with a male doctor. I have never had a female doctor so I can't speak from personal experience. Like I said I know more women who insist on same gender than men. I don't think it's so unusual for either gender.

[Shea]

I voted for the last option. Up until the end of my pregnancy, I wouldn't see a male doctor. The group of ob doctor's I had chosen, however, had 2 male doctors out of 5 and as a patient, we were encouraged to see all of them at some point during pre-natal visits because any of them could be on call when I went into labor. I found them to be just as professional as the female dr (like they wouldn't be!). Since then, I've been poked and proded so much, I don't really care the gender of my dr. I didn't even care when I had a breast infection 5 weeks later and my ER dr was male. Prior to the pregnancy, my first criterion for choosing my dr was gender. Since men obviously don't go through that kind of change, then yeah, I can see why it could be an issue.

[kratsayra]

As a woman, I prefer to have a female doctor if given the choice. But I have certainly been to male doctors, and I didn't have any issues with it.

However, I just feel more comfortable with female doctors - and that goes as well for mental health professionals as well as physical health. I will generally choose women if given the choice. Unless someone happens to recommend a specific male doctor. There's nothing rational about it. But I think it's important for people to go to doctors that they feel comfortable with - whatever the reason is that makes them feel comfortable.

[subterranean]

I have a male gynecologist examined me long time ago and it really gave me an uncomfortable feeling. Then I learned that most gynecologist are male. And it's quite funny to read that literally, gynecology means 'the science of woman' :D. Perhaps that's why it is dominated by male :D :D. If I could choose, then I'd prefer a female doctor. However, it should not overrule the experience/expertise factor, means if there's a male doctor who is more experienced, then I'd prefer him more compare to her.

Same goes with hairdresser :D.

[SleepyWitch]

I saw a female gynaecologist once. This was the only time I ever saw one. Yeah, I know, I should go there once a year just to be on the safe side. But.... bleh.
Anyway, this woman used some instruments that were very uncomfortable and her diagnosis was: "You have a wonderful reproductive tract." and I thought "Yeah, so do you." Thanks a lot. I don't think it would make any difference if the doctor was male, as long as the instruments are uncomfortable and they compliment you on your reproductive tract.;)
this has nothing to do with doctors in general, but what annoyed me about this gynaecologist was the following dialogue. I was 20 at the time.
Doctor: "Are you on the pill?"
Me: "No and I don't want it either."
Doctor: "Yeah, if you're sexually active..."
Me: "I'm not."
Doctor: "Yeah but if..."
Me: "I am NOT sexually active and I don't plan to be. If I was, I'd make the guy use a condom."

grrr, again, I don't think it would make any difference if it was a male doctor. This is just so annoying. why are they always trying to flog off the pill? Besides, if a twenty year old person tells her "nope, I'm not sexually active at the moment and I'm not going to be any time soon", why do they have to doubt that? It's not like a was a 15 year old chav girl who's prone to teenage pregnancy. sorry for hijacking your thread, papaya.

[manolia]

I have a male gynecologist examined me long time ago and it really gave me an uncomfortable feeling. Then I learned that most gynecologist are male. And it's quite funny to read that literally, gynecology means 'the science of woman' :D. Perhaps that's why it is dominated by male :D :D. If I could choose, then I'd prefer a female doctor. However, it should not overrule the experience/expertise factor, means if there's a male doctor who is more experienced, then I'd prefer him more compare to her.

Same goes with hairdresser :D.

I could never go to a male gynaicologist..luckily half the gynaicologists (at least in my town) are female and the one i go to once a year is a family friend and i feel very comfortable with her (considering that it is very uncomfortable to be half naked in front of a stranger with your legs wide spread :D).
Last time i went to the cardiologist, i went to a male..and i had a very awkward moment (that still makes me blush when i think of it)..that was very uncomfortable too (since i had to be half naked upper body and all). Next time i am definately going to a woman..

[Niamh]

I see both Male and female docs, but i like the female doc in my surgery so i try to see her more than the others (especially if its for things i dont want to talk to a man about!) I just find her very easy to talk to. My consultant gastroentrologist in the hospital is a guy on the other hand and it doesnt really bother me talking about my condition.

[Pensive]

My mother had to go to a male gynaecologist. It annoyed her immensely, and was one of the reasons as to why she always wanted me to become a gynaecologist in future (until she realised I am not the hard-working sort that is suitable for medical :p)

[Shea]

Same goes with hairdresser :D.

That's funny, I always prefer a male hairdresser. They seem to do a better job for me. :lol:

[subterranean]

That's funny, I always prefer a male hairdresser. They seem to do a better job for me. :lol:

True, Shea. Seems there are more and more very skilled male hairdresser these days. When I was a kid, my mom used to take me to barber shop with my 2 brothers. Until the age of 10, I always had boy's haircut just like my brothers'. Mom thought it was more practical and cheaper ;). But as I grew older, I prefer a she hairstylist...I don't really know why...

[papayahed]

You guys a killin' me. I don't really have a preference for doctors but I do generally prefer male hairdressers however I think I may have found a really good female hairdresser, I'll have to go 2 more times to be sure.

[kilted exile]

I have no problem going to a female doctor.

When I was in the process of emigrating I had to have a full physical, this was done by a woman & it involved the prostate test Virg mentioned. Didnt bother me in the slightest.

(also upon arrival in Canada I was given a full cavity search - I'm a suspicious looking bastard - but that is a story for another time)

[Niamh]

They obviously thought you looked dodgy Kilted. Be careful if you ever go to Australia. :p

[subterranean]

Ay, is it even more detailed checking there?

[Niamh]

There is this programme i watch called Border Security (nothing to declare) If they think you look dodgy and evasive, they'll question. Very strict.

[Virgil]

I have no problem going to a female doctor.

When I was in the process of emigrating I had to have a full physical, this was done by a woman & it involved the prostate test Virg mentioned. Didnt bother me in the slightest.

Wait a second. Why would a doctor check for prostate on a teenager/young man (not sure exactly how old you were but you had to be under 25)???? That doesn't make sense. Are you sure she didn't just want to see you drop your pants and feel your a$$? :lol: :lol:


(also upon arrival in Canada I was given a full cavity search - I'm a suspicious looking bastard - but that is a story for another time)
Sounds like another good story. :D :D :D

[mono]

I have only one doctor, a female internal medicine doctor as my primary care provider, and it does not bother me the slightest of seeing a female MD; personally, as a male nurse, I embrace the diversity. I know it as all strictly professional and carry no shame in the nitty-gritty details, so long as I know that informing her will contribute to her benefiting my health.
Where I draw the line: seeing my coworkers. I see my internal medicine doctor through an entirely different health system. I have an awful allergy to beestings, and I got stung on my right hand about a year ago; I took a bit of diphenhydramine, and felt fine. Over two days, my hand began to swell up very uncomfortably, and I noticed, while at work, I had a mild fever. After work, I went to the ER, and, even only while in the ER for 20 minutes, getting seen one of my coworker doctors at my hospital and an ER nurse felt much more uncomfortable. Though I respect them both, and know everything still remains strictly professional, it felt very weird. :p

[subterranean]

Wait a second. Why would a doctor check for prostate on a teenager/young man (not sure exactly how old you were but you had to be under 25)???? That doesn't make sense. Are you sure she didn't just want to see you drop your pants and feel your a$$? :lol: :lol:

This really makes my morning! :D


There is this programme i watch called Border Security (nothing to declare) If they think you look dodgy and evasive, they'll question. Very strict.

Oh yea, I've seen one of the episodes.

A little bit off topic, my mom would always complaint every time she went for her monthly check up and find out that her doctor was not in and replaced by another doctor, who happens to be a young one. First, I thought it was more because not having to be checked by her regular doctor (who for sure knows her medical history very well), but when I paid more attention to her complaints, she implicitly indicated that she doesn't really trust young doctors just because they are young. I told her that's not a fair, but she belongs to that 'the older you get the more experience you'd be' kind of group. So, I see less point of making arguments with her.

[sprinks]

I see a male doctor, always have. I've seen female ones once or twice when he's been out or busy. I guess seeing as I've seen him since I can ever remember, I trust him and I'm okay with going to him.

[kilted exile]

Wait a second. Why would a doctor check for prostate on a teenager/young man (not sure exactly how old you were but you had to be under 25)???? That doesn't make sense. Are you sure she didn't just want to see you drop your pants and feel your a$$? :lol: :lol:


They have a long list of things to check for, dont think they are allowed to miss any out (legal nonsense).

However, I just am that handsome - maybe she did just want to catch a glimpse of the glory that is kilted:lol:

[vheissu]

Well, I've been to both female and male doctors and the only difference was that female doctors were chattier :) which I guess is actually good because they made me feel less nervous!
At the end of the day, I don't really care about the gender but whether they know what they're doing :)

[librarius_qui]

I was in doubt between
"Heck No!" &
"huh? Why did I open this thread?"

but the answer is a simple "no", and "I've been to female doctors already in my life".

In my viewpoint, female doctors are better for some kinds of treatment than men. Some psychiatrists should be directed this way (men with men, women with women). Even so, in cases in which cure is slower, I'd recommend a female psychiatrist. But for a quick emergency, men may be more effective.

Since the past (priesthood), many "doctors" were women. From the Middle Ages, I think, it began to be forbidden, and they were burnt ... People believed they were evil. But it isn't true!

That's what I think.


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