Male nurse during gyn exam?

Has anyone ever had a male nurse or medical aid present instead of a female during their breast/pelvic exam?

Once I had to undergo an examination when there was a medical brother in the office. Because the nurse who was supposed to be sick. It was terrible. I couldn't relax, and all the time I was lying on the chair, I thought about how he was staring at me.

I’ve had quite a few male nurse at my gyno exams. A couple have even done the exams. They had me down really far at the edge of the table with my legs really wide open. It was honestly so amazing.

@BellyZ Hi was wondering what is a " Medical brother". Never heard that term. Joe Thom

Good morning, I have been a nurse in the hospital for many years and I often participate in gynecological and obstetric visits to collaborate with the doctor. During the visits I always try to put the patient at ease and reassure her especially when she has to do invasive tests

I only had male nurses on a surgery, and I had a pelvic before and after the procedure, I was naked and very exposed.

I think male nurses are more gentle and patient

I haven’t but can imagine that would be a bit more embarrassing

@kaw yes it’s obviously more embarrassing but I think they have a more gentle touch and pay a lot of attention on patients feeling

I have only had a male nurse for a hospital stay. Never for gyno exam.

I've never had a male nurse but several male technicians when having a mammogram. All were very professional but I have to say a lot more easygoing and engaging than some of the female technicians I've met.

That would be unheard of here in germany

I have been to the gyn with different girlfriends if they ask me and have saw many procedures plus breast exams ( the torture clamp machine) esp one girl recovering from cancer. I know alot but not into medfet

Fraudoktor70: That would be unheard of here in germany

If I can go to a male OB/GYN and my husband goes to a female urologist, what is the issue if my mammography tech is a guy?

Hey emom

its just not typical or normal to have male nurses in gynecology here and as far as I know most women would send them out

@BellyZ Hi was wondering what is a " Medical brother". Never heard that term. Joe Thom

In the Russian language, "medsestra" (transliterated from медсестра) means a female nurse and "medbrat" (медбрат) means a male nurse. These are the usual words for "nurse."

Never heard of male nurses in gynaecology but male gynaecologist or obstetrician is not unusual at all. In fact there is some other male staff in the maternity wards as well. They are working 24/7 and all sort of staff is at present.

In regards of breast exams there is a rather funny situation in The UK. Recently there was a discussion in press and between politicians to allow or not to be a male mammologists. At the moment this is the only medical field where only females are employed. So, for the males to inspect women's vaginas, anuses etc... is perfectly ok, but breasts is still no-go zone.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/health/male-health-workers-breast-screenings-staff-shortage/

Drumroll... curtain!

Yes I had cystoscopy and the med helper was a male, I had to climb the chair and he prepared me. And in hospital I got anal exam by 2 male doctors. It happens often in germany. But at the Gyn, the assistans always are female.

I feel less ashamed with male doctors or nurses. Because is like to find a "father", but it depends from person to person.