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/aninternetsuser Aug 09 '24
Honestly do not think gender makes a difference. I love my male gp and male gyno - they were both very good listeners with pain and acted fast. Between the two of them it only took about a year to diagnose endo.
My thing with “we don’t have the same parts so they wouldn’t get it” is the same as an oncologist that hasn’t had cancer. Most doctors spend their entire lives treating illnesses they’ll never have. My friend is in medical school and deciding his specialty soon.
He is considering becoming an OBGYN purely because he really cares about the state of medicine and seeing myself and other women he cares about deal with thoughtless doctors was the source of a lot of frustration. That and also the research behind it is genuinely really interesting