True Life: Do You Feel Uncomfortable with a Male Gynecologist?

June 14th, 2012 - By madamenoire

Recently Extra host and “Dancing With the Stars” alum, Maria Menounos, revealed to Howard Stern that she was assaulted by two doctors, one of them being a male gynecologist. Ever since then she has had a fear of doctors. This incident made us wonder, since most women see a gynecologist at least once a year, and our readers are primarily women, do our readers have any qualms or reservations about having a male doctor examine their most intimate body part? We took to our Facebook and Twitter pages to see what our lovely Noirettes had to say about this issue. Check out the very varied responses.

@NSquared72: Ever since I saw “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle” ions ago, I was like…nope! And that was before I started seeing one!

@TiffTalks I’m hesitant to die from an aggressive form of female cancer. Doc’s knowledge & bedside manner matters more than gender.

 Vicskeyas: Nope, I figure he is a professional and should behave as such

Linda: No.. As long as he is professional… And I don’t hear any moaning…

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  • Melissa

    Im sorry but I prefer male doctors. I dont feel comfortable naked in front of other women.

  • FromUR2UB

    YES! You cant help but feel like you’ve been felt up.

  • BBBEE25TEE

    It doesn’t matter to me if my gynecologist is a male or female. I feel comfortable with either one.

  • ibdyw5

    I prefer female doctors overall for most procedures. I have female doctors and, request when I can.

  • jmk11

    Mine is a male (although I do think he is a little fruity) and it doesn’t bother me he is very informative and makes you feel comfortable.

  • http://twitter.com/vashtikk11 ♥♡PURE ESTROGEN♡♥

    I’d rather a female gynecologist and i’ll never go to a man…it’s just a comfort thing.

  • WHOISBSQUARED?

    HELL NAW, HELL NAW AND HELL TO THE NAW……………ITZ JUST SOME THINGS PPL SHOULDN’T BE DOING……..N THATS ONE OF EM!

    • WHOISBSQUARED?

      I ONLY FU*KZ WITH FEMALES ONLY…………. PLUS I WOULDN’T FEEL RIGHT IF A DUDE IZ ON MY N THAT WAY

      • WHOISBSQUARED?

        *ME

  • shay

    I prefer male GYN’s over females any day of the week. Females make me feel very uncomfortable on the examination table; I can’t get used to them having their hands in me (ughhh). The male GYN (on the other hand) is a great listener, gentle and have excellent bed side manner.

    • Melissax1972

      Me neither I felt so uncomfortable when I had to deal with a female once my reg was on vacation.

  • Zhazmin

    I prefer a Male gyn. Always have always will,

  • GLAMOUR

    I’ve only been to one gyno and the doctor is MALE. He makes me feel comfortable, is so very nice, friendly and professional at the same time. I don’t think it is fair to make generalizations about either gender based on a few experiences. As long as my doctor has those qualities, I’m straight…regardless of gender!

  • tb530

    Just feel more comfortable with a female.

  • shary92

    i just don’t understand why male doctors become gynaecologist in the first place?, there are so many fields of practice they can go into. I prefer female docs they just understand and know where everything is and i’m confident no need to freak out with a dude perving on me..lol

    • Sha Sha

      Exactly! I saw a male doctor when I was 18 and when I was sitting on the exam table he pushed his crotch up against my knee while “examing my breast”, I immediately ended the visit and got out of there. I was afraid, confused and embarrassed but I did not report it because I thought then it would be my word against his and I regret it to this day. To me, a man wanting to look at and explore noonies all day long is either a perv or has a desire to be a female (gay?). I refuse to see a male gyno and actually get nauseated at the thought of it.

      • http://www.facebook.com/tricia.clark.549 Tricia Clark

        There’s always suppose to be a woman nurse in the room while they examine, for this same reason.

  • Muscasa

    I would feel better with the standard male… but i dont know why lol i cant give a good explanation to my reasoning… oh well, i just really want whoever knows what they are doing lol

    • IfUDontCareWhyYouReadingMe

      what is standard male???doctors mostly being male is a problemo…thats why i like that it is evening out

  • RoseMarie

    i like Male gyn’s I have had females and they are always rough and have a “Woman UP” attitude about the whole visit. the males, are more gentle and ask questions. I get my pap from a woman and i feel like i been beat up. I guess since he doesnt know how it feels the males try to make it as easy as possible

    • kay

      I agree I’ve had some very painful experiences with women. I prefer men because they have always been gentle, professional and respectful towards me

      • IfUDontCareWhyYouReadingMe

        really, interesting

    • Chanda

      I’ve had the same experiences. He was an older male and was gentler and there was a female nurse there. I have no issue with male gyn’s.

    • http://www.therapyiseffinexpensive.wordpress.com Zan

      I’ve also had similar experiences with female OB/GYNs…I much prefer males for that very reason. They are usually gentler, more understanding, and less judgmental in most cases.

  • Numero Uno

    But I will say that my mom has had the same male doc since I was born and that was 28 years ago. So nothing against male gynos, I just prefer a female gyno.

  • Numero Uno

    I prefer female gynos. I’ve had male doctors on two separate occasions and it just felt so weird to have a man looking down there that wasn’t my significant other. And I’ve always been of the mindset that even though he’s a doctor and looks at va jay jay all day, he’s still a man first. However, if a male was all that was available and I needed to be seen right away for whatever reason, I wouldn’t hesitate to be seen by a male doc. It’s just that given the choice, I would prefer female.

  • linena

    I had a female whom I loved all of my post puberty life. She was so nice etc etc, but months before I found I was pregnant she relocated to another state. I ended up with a nice male gyn. He was cool. He was a baseball fanatic,and threatened me not to have my son on his birthday which was also a game day. Can you guess when I had my baby ?? Yes on that exact day lol !

  • victoria

    I prefer female gyno. Although, i have had 2 male gyno in the past without any issues.

  • mischa34

    Must be female!

  • majl

    I had a female gyn in college, it was SO uncomfortable.Strictly male gyn for me

    • wveronica7

      I agree, I am more comfortable with a male and a female nurse in the room

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