Does my gyno really need to give me a rectal exam?

I always wish for one. But it’s just a quick in-out that takes two seconds, and she asks permission first. Literally I dont know why she does it. If I ever have a real one, I’ll have to go home and masturbate. 🤣

@EnchantedAmethyst Possibly for detecting tears or injuries in the anus?

At the clinic where I’m working, I have noticed a discrepancy in the way female and male doctors approach physical exams. Female doctors do not always perform rectal exams, while male doctors consistently do rectal exams and take rectal temperatures as part of their routine. This disparity raises questions about the consistency of care provided to patients and the necessity of certain procedures.

Nurse-natalie raises a curious question, namely, is there a discrepancy between male and female gyn docs performing rectal exams? I would not have anticipated a gender difference as much as a practice pattern dependent on the age of the female patient. Either way, I would like to be informed.

Thanks.

@Nurse-natalie,

What kind of clinic do you work in?

I guess there are variations in how doctors perform medical exams for general practice, but for gynecological exams I am guessing there might be a bit more empathy if a female is doing the exam whether or not a rectal exam is included.

One thing I found interesting is your mention of rectal temperature taking. Is that still a practice in the clinic you work in?

The comment by @Nurse-natalie is odd. I've had both male and female gynecologists. Neither ever used a rectal thermometer, which I assume is outdated except maybe in emergencies or when a patient cannot take it in the mouth (?) I've also never had a rectal exam, although my current gyn, female, will insert her finger in each area as she presses on my abdomen. A male doctor did that exam on me as well.

Is there a medical reason the exams would differ between doctors, whether male or female?

I also somehow cannot imagine that male and female gynos have a different approach to rectal exams

@Nurse-natalie Rectal temperature at the gyno ? Can’t find a reason except a play exam.