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jonathandoors
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:49 pm Post subject: women, is it true Having a male gynecologist is like going t

women, do you think it's true that Having a male gynecologist is like going to an auto mechanic who doesn't own a car?

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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:43 pm Post subject:

That's not a valid analogy. The doctor may not possess the parts in question however he spent many hours learning everything he needs to know about them, and actually working with them. I have had both male and female gyn's and the only dissatisfaction I've had is personality issues - not ability. Same thing with the mechanic. While he may not own a car, he didn't get to be a mechanic without spending a lot of hours under the hood of cars. And as with the gyn, I don't care if my mechanic is a male or female, as long as they are good at what they do. _________________ Mean what you say, say what you mean - The new golden rule in our household! http://asdgestalt.com An Autism and psychology discussion forum.

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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject:

To a certain extent yes. A lot depends on the drs personality I would imagine. However when it comes to things like understanding the misery of certain gyno disorders I think the females are more likely to treat you seriously and do something about the problem. That said my female gyno is about as gentle on exams as a car mechanic would be. But she's wonderful & easy to talk to so that's why I go back to her.

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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:43 pm Post subject:

I have only once been to a male gynecologist, and another time had a male ER doctor clumsily cram a speculum in me. Both horrible experiences. I have not found female gynecologists to be much better, btw, but nurse midwives tend to be be really gentle and knowledgable. _________________ !x75

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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:24 pm Post subject:

aspiesmom1 wrote:

That's not a valid analogy.

The doctor may not possess the parts in question however he spent many hours learning everything he needs to know about them, and actually working with them. I have had both male and female gyn's and the only dissatisfaction I've had is personality issues - not ability.

Same thing with the mechanic. While he may not own a car, he didn't get to be a mechanic without spending a lot of hours under the hood of cars. And as with the gyn, I don't care if my mechanic is a male or female, as long as they are good at what they do.

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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:16 pm Post subject:

I would certainly not go to a male gyno. Not that they couldn't do their job, but it would be very uncomfortable. _________________ Currently Reading: Survival by Juliet E. Czerneda http://dazed-girl.livejournal.com/ Vote Kalister 2008

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Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:41 am Post subject:

No, it's a stupid analogy. My favorite gynecologist that I've ever seen is a man.

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Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:55 am Post subject:

I would never see a male gyno. Then again, nor have I ever felt comfortable having a male physician, therapist, psychiatrist...or really any other heath care or mental health care professional. But really, especially not a gynocologist _________________ "Never injure what cannot die"

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Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:25 am Post subject:

I don't know about gynos, but the female nurse at the clinic I go to for smear tests is an absolute sadist! She's so rough. Nurse Dyno-rod I call her because she has the sensitivity of someone unblocking a drain. She actually made me cry last time, it was so painful.

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Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:26 am Post subject:

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jonathandoors
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

Starr wrote:

I don't know about gynos, but the female nurse at the clinic I go to for smear tests is an absolute sadist! She's so rough. Nurse Dyno-rod I call her because she has the sensitivity of someone unblocking a drain. She actually made me cry last time, it was so painful.

I would go to another provider.

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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject:

I don't think so. I mean, the person is studied up on it and stuff.. otherwise the guy wouldn't have passed med school. This also applies to Male and female doctors for the opposite sex Being diagnosed by someone that doesn't have AS

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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

I prefer a male gyn. because all the female doctors are rough and hurt during the exam. One lady had long nails and she couldn't get the speculum in and she scratched me all up with her nails. The male docs never have trouble with the speculum and if they do they apologize about it.

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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject:

bizarre wrote:

I prefer a male gyn. because all the female doctors are rough and hurt during the exam. One lady had long nails and she couldn't get the speculum in and she scratched me all up with her nails. The male docs never have trouble with the speculum and if they do they apologize about it.

Ouch. I'll have to remember you said this, should I ever need a prostate exam, 20-30 years from now.