Nurse during gynecologic examination

There were few female receptionists but not nurses at the his office. One of the receptionists asked me to change into a gown then I went to see a male gynecologist. She helped me to get in an exam table with a disposable cover top of me and left the room. Basically I was with the male Dr for just two of us. He was very gentle and caring so I didn't mind at all!

@Emmma Please tell more details about your male gynecologist examination.

I don't think it's done in France. We try to keep health care affordable, and paying personnel to watch over other personnel is definitely not good for this.

Unfortunately, some male physicians have taken advantage of patients. There is currently a judicial inquiry about gynecologists in the Tenon hospital in Paris. I however don't know if a nurse present would have helped.

I have always had a nurse in the room with a male doctor while getting examined! She usually comes in and talks first about medicine if it’s been any changes! She tells me everything off and they would be back!

For the most part I am alone with the dr, but there have been occasions when the practice nurse has been in attendance.

I've had different experiences at different places. Usually with a female provider I have been alone, but not for having my IUD placed or for colposcopy. Those times there were other people there (like 5 people including a male medical student for my IUD) and one person for the colposcipies (mostly to keep me calm). The few times I have been examined in any way by a male doctor, 99% of the time there has been a chaperone if any removal of clothing is going to happen.

There is always a medical assistant during pelvic examination in the room. This was so even during training too.

My ex gf has always told me about her exams going way back to when we were together and still now. She never really mentioned a nurse being there so I asked how much has a nurse been there assisting the Dr. She said it was just her and her Dr about 70% of the time. She prefers there to be no nurse, but since she's a nurse herself she understands if there is one. All her obgyns except 2 have been male and she's much more comfortable when it is just her and him. When she was able to turn down a chaperone she always has

I never went to a male gynecologist but here in germany it is your right as a woman to ask for a female assistant being there, it is not a must but your right

My wife goes to a Male Gyno and the nurse does all of the vitals at first and then asks her to remove her underwear (she usually wears a dress so she doesn't have to get naked).

The male doctor comes in alone without a female nurse but I believe if she asked for one they wouldn't say no

I always had male gynecologists and although I never asked for it during every exam a nurse was with us in the room

I always had male gynecologists and although I never asked for it during every exam a nurse was with us in the room

For sure the right way !! - so your male doctor will be safe for any kind of unnecessary treatments !! - including touchables !!

When I went with my mom to hers a few years ago the nurse was only there for a short time. She done stuff like height, weight, blood pressure and whatever else. And was the one who asked her to get undressed and handed her the gown and sheet. After she took her weight when she was in the gown we didn’t see the nurse again. She said that was normal there.

When I went with my sister the nurse was present the whole time except my sister was seeing a female doctor. I think it varies based on clinic. My friends mom who is a gynecologist said she does typically have a nurse unless the patient refuses.

There are 4 male Ib/Gyn doctos in the group she goes to. Yes she has been to all four but she has her favorite. He gave her the first exam she ever had. She always makes her appointment wuth him. After he delivered the first child she nsaid she asked to stop having a nurse. If she get her favorite now no nurse, If she has one of the other doctors she has a nurse. Yes it does piss me off.

I'm always alone with my gynecologist, my former doctor had a nurse and she put my feet at stirrups and used to watch everything. When I have gone for my yearly transvaginals, the nurse tell me to undress, lye on my back, rest my legs at stirrups. I must keep then opened while she put a condom on the probe and waits for the doctor who inserts the transducer inside me. When the exam is over the nurse cleans my lips and the vaginal introitus.

With all of my Gyno and even my OB appointments wither it was a Male or Female doctor there was always a nurse in the room with the doctor.

I have always had a male gynecologist, and the only time I had a female nurse present was for my very first gyn exam. I don’t know if it is a policy they had with new patients, or if they could tell that I was super nervous and needed someone to keep me calm. I remember that during part of the pelvic exam the nurse was holding my hand and telling me to relax. I don’t think it really helped though.

For all my later exams I was alone with the doctor and I prefer it that way. A couple of times the nurse has asked me, after taking my vitals and asking me to change into a gown, whether I want her to be there for the exam and I always said no.

Yes, every exam that I’ve had from male gynecologists have had female nurses present the entire time. Before that, I had a female gynecologist. She also had a nurse who would assist, however she was not always present for the entire exam.

I don’t think there are chaperones in France, we try to keep healthcare costs low

My wife has had two different doctors and when she went, it was always just her and the doctor...both were males. I've mentioned to her that she should have someone with her, but she shrugs it off.

Just went with wife for her annual exam. A nurse was called in for the exam of her breast and pelvic area. This practice had a sign that said a chaperone would be present for breast, pelvic, and anal exams or the exam may not be performed.

My ex usually had a female nurse present. I always tried to go with her and a couple of times they did not bring in a female because I was there.

Most of the time, whether male or female doc for breast/pelvic exams there's a female nurse present. I did have one exam once with a male partner in tow, with a male doctor and he did the exam on his own, without a nurse. I don't know why and didn't think to ask him.

If I was a girl, I would not want a chaperone in the room.

I mean, honestly, what does a chaperone add? The doctor would be looking at my private parts either way. He would be sticking his finger inside of me either way. If he gets excited by doing that, he will get excited whether or not there is a nurse in the room.

Speaking as a physician, however, I would never do an exam without a chaperone. I wouldn't even give a patient the option of saying no. It's not for her protection -- its for mine.

I wonder what happens when you the doctor have to end up seeing you the patient ?

Its for the providers protection. Its bad that they need to go to such lengths to protect themselves as they should be professionals.

When I was younger a nurse was almost always involved for annual type visits. At the gyn she’s usually involved handing the doctor a speculum or lube or a swab. But it’s really awkward for the breast exam. They just stand in the corner while the doctor feels me up.

I’ve had several doctors that brought them in during physicals. And they basically sat and took notes. I always envied their job. All the exams they see. All the reactions. All the awkward conversations.

Any time I’ve seen a male doctor that required any sort of undressing no matter how minimal a nurse has been there.

We always ensure that there are several people present. For women who do not want a male doctor, we always provide a female doctor, without discussion. However, there are always two female assistants present; the man is never alone with the woman. This is for the protection of both the patient and the doctor.

It's curious how the focus is on having a nurse present when a male doctor is involved, and I get the fact that you almost always only hear about males in cases of license suspension or criminal prosecution for misconduct. But there is in fact the female doctor to female patient attraction. I know a couple. And just like the male gynecologist who has a patient or two that he finds sexually attractive, you have female gynecologists with the exact same tendencies. Doesn't mean that they are unprofessional or cross the line in any way with either gender....it's just a fact.

I must be lucky. I do not think we've had a nurse in the room for something like the past 10 years or more. I;ve never really thought about whether or not me being in the room is a factor.

My old dr would go as far as the breast exam then call his assistant in as he began the pelvic exam portion. My dr now has me undress then returns with his assistant and she stays for the full exam.