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I have never been to a Gynecologist. I just go to General practictioners or Family Physicians. I like being about to see the same Dr for both my daughter and myself and he/she knows about EVERYthing that I take or how my diet is and can get the big picture.
That said, I have seen both female and male Dr's for exams 'down there'. Emotionally I'm more comfortable with a female BUT!!! in general I find that female Dr's tend to be less gentle with your sensitive parts than a male Dr. I think that the men just tend to be more gentle than necessary, just to be on the safe side, but a woman 'knows' what a females genitals can handle. I've been to several different Dr's of both genders and that difference have been true with every one of them. I have never had a male Dr make me feel uncomfortable emotionally about worrying if they are 'just' doing their job. There is always a female nurse present too to make sure they JUST do their job.
That said, a female Dr understands better how it feels when something is going wrong down there and is more sympathetic and quick to respond to infections. For example, a male Dr wanted me to come in to get an exam BEFORE he would prescribe any cleomyicin for my bacterial vaginosis while the Female called in the prescription and THEN had me come in the same day.
There's good and bad about both. I don't worry what gender I get for regular exams as much as who is more qualified. I find that most clinics have their Dr's and their credentials posted on a clinic website and I can peruse and pick the more qualified. I also talk to others to find out who has the best bedside manner.
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