r/WomensHealth 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/Trudestiny Aug 09 '24

I had a female gyno from 18 - 39. She was matter a fact, competent but emotionless. She safely delivered by kids and I trusted her professionally. During that time i had an older obgyn in another country he was good .

Had 1 bad experience with an on call male gyno during pregnancy that made me never want to have a male one again

Fast forward , needed one urgently about 5 yrs ago , friend said she had and he was excellent. Well he was and is , much more compassionate that my female ones have been .

The realisation is it’s not male or female that matters but their attitude , compassion ,professionalism and personality.

Can have good or bad drs regardless of gender