Exam Gowns

My gyn's office uses cloth gowns. They are long and oversized which is nice since the rooms are usually cold, or I just get cold easily. I much prefer them to the cheap paper vests some offices use.

My old GP used paper sheets. Not sure what my new GP will use.

I never used gown at doctor office

At my doctor's office they have flimsy white paper gowns that tear pretty easily. I don't usually wear them though

I recently had an MRI. They don’t let you wear any of your clothes in case there is a metal button or wire in them. Rather than a gown they had disposable shorts and tees. One size fits all. I weigh 155-160, but felt/looked like a hippo In tnose shorts!

I recently had an MRI. They don’t let you wear any of your clothes in case there a metal button or wire in them. Rather than a gown they had disposable shorts and tees. One size fits all. I weigh 155-160, but felt/looked like a hippo In tnose shorts!

I’d be finding a different place to do the MRI. The imaging center I go to lets me keep all my clothes on, provided I’ve made sure there’s no metal on my body or clothing. I get cold easily and couldn’t imagine being stuck in there for 45 min in paper clothing.

I’d be finding a different place to do the MRI. The imaging center I go to lets me keep all my clothes on, provided I’ve made sure there’s no metal on my body or clothing. I get cold easily and couldn’t imagine being stuck in there for 45 min in paper clothing.

They are overly cautious. Last time I only had to take my belt off, left my CC in the car. Wasn’t a big deal in the ridiculous shorts. Had a warm blanket to cover me.

Warm blankets are the norm when I get an MRI. Strip down to my underwear and given a sheet to cover myself, the the tech brings in warmed blankets

I might have to ask for a warm blanket next time.

Skip it and just go in undies as a kid as an adult I would give it a try

I hope one day some genius will invent a hospital gown that is actually warm and comfortable Because every time I wear one I seem to be frozen solid . I will admit I have seen a few nice female asses walking down the hall in them

It really depends on the practice. For complete physicals I’ve been to places that used paper gowns, others that used no gowns, and yet others that used spa like robes. For the ones that use gowns or robes I’ve always been asked to change into the gown/robe by the person who brought me to the room. For the one without gowns, the doc did the interview while I was fully clothed and then stepped out after instructing me to remove “your shirt and trousers”. For non-physical visits, there’s never been a gown. For these visits I’ve just been asked to pull up my shirt or pull down my pants depending on what is being examined.

This year I went to a dermatologist for the first time. I was given a wrap-around paper vest and a paper drape. Of course I tore the vest because it was too small.

Where I get my mammograms now, we're given a white robe. When I went to orthopedics, they gave me some shorts with an elastic waistband. They were either a really light cloth or thicker paper. I made it through the appointment without them tearing.

I still get cloth gowns at the VA. When I had an MRI, it was two gowns on top to limit exposure and cloth bottoms. I only remember cloth gowns and/or drapes when I was younger. Most of the time opened to the front. No completely nude exams.

Only panties, no bra and t-shirt during some X-rays. During one x-ray, I didn't realize there was a clear window between x-ray rooms. When I was finished, I saw an older man staring at me from the other side also in his underwear. I felt it was no point in complaining since I saw him too. I don't understand why there was a clear window between rooms. That VA was probably used to mostly male patients.

They are overly cautious. Last time I only had to take my belt off, left my CC in the car. Wasn’t a big deal in the ridiculous shorts. Had a warm blanket to cover me.

It’s because so many fabrics now contain metal or have metal ornamentation. Even socks and undies often contain silver or copper. A minuscule amount of metal can distort the image. I’ve read, and no I can’t remember where, that tatto ink may contain metals and distort the image too.

If you are getting an MRI it must be for a good reason. Play it safe and follow the instructions. Just grin and bare it! (Pun and mis-spelling was intentional.)

My doctor has blue paper gowns.

@Cshynat: This year I went to a dermatologist for the first time. I was given a wrap-around paper vest and a paper drape. Of course I tore the vest because it was too small.

My first time this year too. She's a RNP and I don't know what her assistant is who took me in to the exam room. She told me to strip to my underpants then asked if I wanted a gown as those would be coming off soon. Thinking the purpose of a dermatologist was to examine all my skin I declined the offer. The derm came in and had me remove the undies and sit on the table. She knew me, she crossed the street where I'm a crossing guard, taking her 2 boys to school and she lived next door to me until last week when they moved. Her assistant was there plus another girl who just watched. I was never introduced to them.

Only panties, no bra and t-shirt during some X-rays. During one x-ray, I didn't realize there was a clear window between x-ray rooms. When I was finished, I saw an older man staring at me from the other side also in his underwear. I felt it was no point in complaining since I saw him too. I don't understand why there was a clear window between rooms. That VA was probably used to mostly male patients.

My VA is the same one my father went to in 1953 with heart problems. I don't think it was built with two sexes in mind. I went for an x-ray and the changing room was across the hall from the x-ray room. When I came back to the changing room there was a naked lady in there about to put on her gown. She didn't seem to care that I was there taking mine off to get into my street clothes. We spoke later while waiting to be released. She mentioned the full length mirror they had for us oldies to pass on the way to x-ray. I didn't ask but I had the feeling she was in Nam.

I haven’t been to a doctor since I was a kid so never worn a gown. The two gyno exams I’ve attended with women both were given a cloth gown and lap drape. The gown was just white with print that was kind of lame lol but still more sexy to me than a paper one.

Gowns? They still exist in today's world on in and out within 15 minutes heathcare?

Cloth gowns, plain blue when used

I like the cloth white gowns with a blue pattern on it.

My pediatrician used light blue cloth gowns. I was never offered one until I was 15, coincidentally the first year a parent didn't join me in the room either, so it just felt a bit silly and in the way. I still wore it because the nurse told me to, but I felt ridiculous when I touched my toes for the scoliosis check and it fell to the floor. I felt more exposed when it fell than if I'd just been wearing underwear.

The practice my wife and I go to use blue cloth gowns, and add a paper modesty sheet if needed.

@Cshynat : “Only panties, no bra and t-shirt during some X-rays. During one x-ray, I didn't realize there was a clear window between x-ray rooms. When I was finished, I saw an older man staring at me from the other side also in his underwear. I felt it was no point in complaining since I saw him too. I don't understand why there was a clear window between rooms. That VA was probably used to mostly male patients.”

I experienced the same thing during an X-ray, when it was over, I go to my cabin, wearing only a slip. I crossed a corridor common to all the X-ray rooms and the undressing booths, and at the same time a woman also dressed only in panties came out of the next room. She then put her arms to hide her breasts and went into the undressing room.

Cloth gowns when used. Never recall any paper.

My doctor uses paper gowns. They are either white or a light blue.

My doctor uses paper gowns. They are either white or a light blue.

My previous doctor used either purple or blue paper gowns (i think purple for the women patients)

If anyone in Florida wants to play with cloth gowns, let me know. I have access to them where I work

Cloth up until last year no gown just left my clothes on and exposed what he needed as he went I will see what he does this year this year. I've got my annual next month.

I get a small paper square that covers my genitals

My GP doesn't have any gowns, I just have to remove whatever clothing is required. When I had an exam in hospital the other day I just had to drop my trousers and underpants. No gown or paper square. I made a half-hearted attempt to cover myself but I didn't try hard because they all were going to see it shortly.

I'd much prefer to have to undress totally and let everything show, why not? If they are interested they will look, if they aren't they won't look.