Went to a male GYN for first time yesterday

[brotherbloat]

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Hello,

I went to a male gyn for the first time yesterday, and I was pleased with the experience. He was about 65 years old though--I wouldn't go to a male gyn who was younger than 45--it would just make me too uncomfortable. Anyhow, I thought his exam was more thorough and gentle than the others I've received from females. Also interestingly, this was the first time I did not experience post-pap bleeding, as I always have in the past just a little bit). I guess that means maybe he didn't scrape inside the cervix--only around--or maybe he was more gentle? Ususally it really hurts during the pap--this time I didn't feel anything.

Just wanted to share my experiences, I will definitely be sticking with this gyn. The only thing was that he didn't offer a chaperone in the room, it was just him and me. I thought that was a bit odd, but it didn't bother me.

 

[thirdunity]

Had similar experience with my male gyn. First time the instruments weren't cold (he heated them on a heating pad), that I didn't bleed, and that the doctor didn't make me feel uncomfortable/invaded.

 

[juddson]

Hello,

The only thing was that he didn't offer a chaperone in the room, it was just him and me. I thought that was a bit odd, but it didn't bother me.

I'm surpirsed by this. I would have guessed that in this day and age a male gyn would insist on a female staff member being present. It's for both his and the patient's protection.

judd

 

[Megalofyia]

I'd feel odd if I went to the gyn and there was a chaperone.. but then I also see female docs. My mom sees a male doc but I have serious issues seeing him as he's a family friend. I don t know how well I could handing seeing him in the morning and then eating dinner with him at night.

 

[Oats]

Yeah, I thought it was mandatory (if you will) for male OB/GYNS to have female nurses in the room during the exam. 😕

 

[terpgirl]

Yeah, I thought it was mandatory (if you will) for male OB/GYNS to have female nurses in the room during the exam. 😕

I have had 2 exams by male REIs and they didn't have a female nurse in the room. One even asked if that was okay, my response was that I honestly didn't care. No biggie, he did his job, and I went on my way 😉 They're 2 of the best docs I've ever had. I wouldn't allow being alone during their exam if I didn't feel comfortable with the doctor, but then again I wouldn't allow a doctor I didn't feel comfortable with doing my annual exam.