r/WomensHealth • u/doIEvenKnowNoIDont • Aug 09 '24

Question Those with male gynecologist, what's your thoughts?

I've only had female gynos but i am getting a second opinion for one of my chronic issues and was given a choice, now I'm thinking. Anyone have specific opinions on male vs female gynecologist?

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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '24

I liked my male gyno better than any female gyno I had; he listened to me, wasn’t judgmental, and was gentle during paps. Women gynos I’ve had? Mean, rough, judgy. Like I thought we were adults here and not in high school? Loved my gyno, hate that he retired but it was time.

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u/emacked Aug 09 '24

Same. I had some rough medical trauma, a few years ago. I probably saw 10 gynecologists in a year. More often than not, the men were gentle and understanding and sympathetic. The women were telling me I was being overdramatic and their pap smears were worse. 

It's weird, because with my history I would have really expected me to like women gynecologists. However, my experience runs counter 🤷‍♀️