Going to my Primary Care Doctor for a Gynecological exam

So, where I live, the Primary Care Doctor is the one who does a variety of procedures done. Like, she's done my physicals, squeezed out a cyst I had, and inserted my IUD a couple months ago, to name a few. The problem is, I'm having some issues and need a gynecologist to check things out, and my current doctor just moved away, so I'm being assigned a new one. I can request who I want and I was thinking about it but I love medical procedures, especially since my husband often times comes with me, and it seems like it would be exciting to have some unknowns since I have no idea what to expect. A lot of the doctors at the clinic are male, too, so I will see what happens…

Do you think I should proceed without knowing who my doctor will be and go in for a day with surprises? I'm super nervous, eapecially since I have never had a male doctor either and I don't know… but at the same time I am kind of excited. I have only had an obgyn exam twice and they were really close to each other (one for an annual and the other for my IUD).

Unless you have a specific preference, I'd say just go with the luck of the draw and see where it takes you. The unbearable anticipation will perhaps be the best part.

@Gabym9903 while the premise of loving medical procedures may be exciting and intriguing , the reality seldom lives up to the fantasy we have envisage in our mind. The most important aspects is to ensure that you have the best qualified individual , regardless of , age , race or sex . The key aspect of healthcare is preventive medicine , so leaving a key aspect down to chance may not be the most prudent approach , especially since you stated that you are experiencing some issues and need a gynaecologist to check thing out .

Excellent heath is key to our wellbeing and leaving it to chance while it may seem exciting is something to reconsider. You need to research the list of doctors and ask any friends or family for personal recommendations based on personal experience .

You want someone who has an excellent , bedside manner , is caring and compassionate with excellent clinical and diagnostic skills. If the person happens to be male and good looking ( I know this matters to some women) then its an added bonus and may contribute to it being exciting and enjoyable as you imagined .

Hope this helps

RN

@RN1993 has sound advice. I should say that my comments were based on some assumptions (that may or may not be valid).

As I said, any or all of these assumptions could be wrong.

Good luck Gabym

I feel that it depends on the doctor and what Their abilities are and what they feel comfortable doing

I, too have had my PCP do my pelvics for many years

I think I would seek whatever gender you want and take it from there! Please let us know how it goes!

Robinh I’d feel totally comfortable giving you a complete and thorough medical examination, including full pelvic and rectal examination