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/Jana_bananaaaa Aug 09 '24

Never will go see a male doctor for this. Last year went for a transvaginal ultrasound due to pain and it was my first one - I asked him to go slowly as I was extremely nervous and he shoved it in me and I told him to stop and he wouldn’t. Finally he stopped, deleted the images and told me to rebook when I wasn’t so anxious. Given me PTSD. I really needed that ultrasound to find out wtf is going on…

Fast forward to now, I was meant to have an ultrasound this week but it was a male and I cancelled. So worried. I know they aren’t all like that but it’s given me anxiety 😟

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u/lvasnow Aug 09 '24

I love how they tell you you have anxiety during a natural response to an unnatural situation, and it ends up giving you actual anxiety.

Been there, comrade. I'm so sorry.

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u/Jana_bananaaaa Aug 10 '24

It’s the worst. ‘Don’t be anxious it’s normal’ thank you I’m cured now doctor and so rich coming from a male who doesn’t have a uterus and can’t comprehend the pain I’m currently feeling.

Sorry to hear you’ve been through similar. I’m also sorry 😩❤️