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Question: Do you have a problem with talking to your male doctor about your period??
I do any advice i have a doctors appointment with him next week about it :(
thanks


Answers: Do you have a problem with talking to your male doctor about your period??
I do any advice i have a doctors appointment with him next week about it :(
thanks

I have gone to a male gynocologist once, and just had to remind myself that he hears that sort of stuff all day, and went to school to learn about it so nothing freaks him out. He's not embarrassed, so you shouldn't be. But if you're that uncomfortable, find a female doctor. I'm sure he'd totally understand your discomfort and recommend a female colleague who you could see. But as for this appointment, just be honest that you're uncomfortable so he can understand where you're coming from. Plenty of women are uncomfortable talking about that sort of stuff with a man. I personally prefer a female doctor. But again, he's heard it all and will understand that you're uncomfortable.

I have a woman doctor, which I feel more comfortable with.

With a male doctor, however, believe me, he has heard it all. You might be nervous talking about it, but I'm sure he won't be grossed out or anything. Like I said, I'm sure he's heard and seen it all, so relax!

Make a list. I always forget what I want to ask while I'm there so I make a list. You'd be surprised cuz doctors actually do want to talk to you.

i do to but you have to remeber that he is a doctor and he ask ever girl patient. and it also helps with diagnosis. I used to lie about my period b/c i was uncomfortable talking about it, it hurt me in the long road i was diagnosised with PCOS. So remember he is a doctor

I suggest you get a female doctor, on anything that involves your private areas. For my first pap I had a man, that made me feel very very very uncomfortable. The women doctors, I feel, really know about the female body.

Awwww... don't feel bad about it! When he went to school to become a doctor, he knew that this was what he was signing up for! You have the questions, he has the answers, simple as that! He more than likely has a wife, and possibly daughters, and DEFINITELY has other female patients. He is used to this kinda stuff... don't worry! Ask him whatever you need to know, and make sure you get the answers you needed to find out. If something he explained doesn't make sense, ask him to clarify. Remember, it's just one hour out of your life (if even that much), and it will be time well spent because you are using it to better your understanding of your body! Be confident in yourself and your questions while you are talking with him, smile, and don't act nervous! It's not a big deal! =)

P.S. Remember, questions are the answer! Lol! Good luck! =)

Yeah, I kinda have a problem with that, too. I just try to remember that he hears stuff like that ALL day.

No, most male doctors are very understanding these days and not at all pervy. They get enquiries about menstruation all the time. Plus, they see far more lurid when they are training than teenage girls a bit embarrassed about their period! Doctors actually have training to remind them to see patients as people rather than interesting disease-ridden lumps of living tissue. :)

If you are embarrassed, ask to see a woman doctor - there should be one at your practice!

guys are better because women doctors can make you feel really awkward

The only problem I had was that my male doctor acted like I was either pretending to be as bad off as I was or that I was over reacting. I didn't have any problem telling him stuff, he just had a problem listening >:[

If you are uncomfortable, see if there is a female Dr. to see. Keep in mind that is THEIR JOB though. My male friend has a women Dr. and had"guy issues" and once he got over the initial fear, he is very happy to have her as his Dr.
I have found through my experience male Drs. are MUCH gentler, women Docs. think you have the same exact feelings and anxiety as them...NONE! I have seen a male Dr. for a long time and would not go back to a female, because he makes me comfortable and feel at ease with him, I will ask/ tell him anything. That is WHY I am there. He actually tells jokes etc. which really takes your mind off what is going on while he does his job.

when i was younger, the thoughts of talking and being examined pelvically by a male doctor could actually make me sick. as time has passed, i look back and wonder why i was so nervous and scared. i wasted a lot of energy being nervous. just go and do it and don't worry about it. ask him anything you want. you can not top some of the things he has probably seen and heard. i know it feels like a big deal but i promise you it's really not. good luck and chill





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