Male doctor ??

Hi all, so I just got assigned a male doctor (an obstetrics group) and I’m not sure how I feel about this … I asked for a female but they had none available … so anyone else have a male doctor? How was your experience? Ugh I’m just worried and freaking out a little .. 🙈🙈

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ohh that’s an interesting point of view that I’ve never thought of! That helps me thank you!

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Some of the best Obstetricians I've ever worked with were men. Then again, some were women. I wouldn't care as long as I was comfortable with them. X

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I had a male doctor when I was pregnant last year and he was great I had no complaints. He wasn’t available when I went into labor but another male dr delivered my baby and he was great as well!

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My OB is a male and honestly made my entire pregnancy and birth process so much better! I completely trust him and thought he’s a great human being!

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It wouldn't bother me at all as long as hes good dr and professional

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I genuinely think it's about the doctor themselves not their gender.

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I have a male doctor and he’s amazing, i’m not sure why body parts are a consideration. I was looking at their education, experience, reviews, etc.

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I had a male doctor as a kid, seemed good. I remember nothing bad. Then I became an adult and was assigned a new doctor (female) - loved her! Wish I could fly 2 visit her for my check ups!

I moved, and I had a male doctor for my first check up as an adult after moving out of my mom's house & I hated it. He made me so uncomfortable by stating he needed a female nurse in the room to make me feel more comfortable. He also made me do a breast exam at age 22. & I felt he spent more time there than my husband kissing that area. & made me uncomfortable that he said I had to hold my arms straight out holding the told paper gown filly extended & not just a simple roll up or short lift. I couldn't see his face or what he was doing. I was warm and his hands where ice. The nurse face looked uncomfortable. Which made me feel all the more uneasy. Never went back. Overall I have 3 female doctors after this experience in same state and was all horrible. They all pinched my V & I was bruised. 🥲 Arizona Healthcare sucks!

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I had a male OBGYN from 16-30 years old. I loved him up until I asked to have my hormones checked and he told me no, that’s I’m fine. I switched to a female an I’m happier 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I had a male doctor, and he was great. I also work for a male doctor, and he's so much more chill.

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I just wanted to thank y’all for you comments and pov’s, I’ve never had a male doctor and clearly my anxiety got the best of me so thank you all ❤️❤️

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I had a male doctor for my first scan at 8 weeks and it was a transvaginal scan so I was a little nervous but honestly it was absolutely fine 😊

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I choose female doctors because I have female parts and I'm sure my husband prefers it.

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When I asked for OB advice, I found that almost all my friends had been delivered by male doctors. I've never been to a male doctor before, so I'm nervous, but I have no choice but to choose someone experienced. Let’s seee my 1st check up will be 10th oct

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