So I actually started seeing the male doctor at my ob/gyn practice since I was 16 weeks along. I have seen several female gynos for just a regular yearly exam in my lifetime, and I must admit I was nervous when the male doctor took my appointments. I thought I might feel awkward. But so far he has been way better than all of the female doctors I have ever seen. He is very communicative and takes the time to make sure I understand everything, unlike every female doctor I have ever had who just seems to be in a rush and not very approachable in personality. Last week I had my first cervix check with the male doctor (up to now it has just been listening to heartbeats, measuring fundal heights). I was so nervous at first but it wasn't embarrassing at all.
But now I am thinking if I should continue with the doctor as my regular gyno after the baby because although he is a great doctor, will those yearly check ups feel more awkward with the whole breast exam and pap smear. I dunno.
So I was just wondering how you ladies felt about having a male gyno? Did you feel awkward with the breast exam, pap smear, speculum? Just curious...
But now I am thinking if I should continue with the doctor as my regular gyno after the baby because although he is a great doctor, will those yearly check ups feel more awkward with the whole breast exam and pap smear. I dunno.
So I was just wondering how you ladies felt about having a male gyno? Did you feel awkward with the breast exam, pap smear, speculum? Just curious...