Doctor Male or Female ?

Definently prefer a female doctor. I'll be getting my first annual physical with her in March and that physical will include a genital exam

Either one is fine with me if they can come to me as i can not travel right now

If you're a woman needing surgery, you may be far better off in the hands of a female, rather than a male, surgeon. A study recently published in JAMA Surgery reviewed outcomes for more than 1.3 milli

https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/sexism-in-medicine-female-doctors-1.50483733

food for thought…

Not fussy as long as they know what they are doing.

After many male physicians since we moved to AZ, I started going to my wife’s appointments and found her female DR. to be very caring and never rushed. Since she has gotten quality care with every appointment lastin 30 min to an hour, I started seeing this physicia also. I would alllways prefer a female going forward. Much better listener, explainer, and overall much more caring then any male I had in the past

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If you're a woman needing surgery, you may be far better off in the hands of a female, rather than a male, surgeon. A study recently published in JAMA Surgery reviewed outcomes for more than 1.3 milli

https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/sexism-in-medicine-female-doctors-1.50483733

food for thought…

As a quick public service announcement, I will add that the reporting of this research and statistic has been questioned (the very good BBC Radio 4 programme More Or Less, which focuses on statistics, is worth a listen). The 32% figure is apparently a relative difference in risk and so can sound more dramatic than it is. Professor Linda Sharples, the Head of Department of Medical Statistics at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, explains that the risk is 5 deaths per thousand vs 6.6 per thousand, and that the sex of the surgeon is not necessarily the factor responsible for the increased risk, as the study did not control for the complexity of the surgery and she points out that in many specialisms the more complex cases are operated on by male surgeons. She suggests it's likely that the increased risk is not in fact down to the sex of the surgeon. The author of the study said he was happy to see that the conversations were being had, but noted that there has been sensationalism in the reporting.

Anyway, I'm no expert on statistics, and I'm not suggesting that sexism isn't a problem in medicine, including presumably in the careers of surgeons and who ends up with the top jobs and doing the most complex surgery. I'm just repeating what was said on More Or Less. But it seems this comment piece isn't reliable when it comes to reporting the research and whether female surgeons provide safer care. Big pinch of salt required.

@sub_boy Studies provoke thought and often additional research. Methodology gets refined. And yet, in light of the various comments posted here, I found it interesting.

I have had both positive and negative experiences with women doctors. My current PCP is a woman. So far I find her more attentive to my health needs as compared to the male physicians I have seen in her office for same day appointments.

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I prefer a female doctor. The exposure is a real trun on. I have never had an erection in front of a female doctor, but the idea is exciting and having an erection would be exciting and humilating at the same time.

I generally prefer a male doctor as he can relate to whatever issues I'm having. Plus more comfortable discussing any situation with him.

Just my personal preference ... MALE doctor only!

I am more comfortable knowing that HE has more of an understanding referencing male body "parts" and concerns. Obviously, being a gay male, I am more comfortable being naked in front of another man. 😉

I prefer female doctors because I feel more comfortable with them especially during the genital exam.

All have been male except my most recent. Have also seen a female PA at the uro's office on occasion.

The most comprehensive physical I ever got was from a male doctor. But I tend to seek out female doctors just because I like the idea of being vulnerable with a female authority figure in the exam room.

My pcp is female and when specialists are required my preference is female there too. I have seen a couple of male surgeons, though, when they were the best or only choice available

My pcp is male but I do prefer a female doctor. I will be seeing a female np at my urologist's office. Definitely looking forward to that. Smaller finger during my rectal is better by me 😊😊

Always male doctor

Doesn't really matter to me as long as they are competent and do things thoroughly. Nothing worse than a rushed exam where you forget the questions you may have already had or not getting in questions that may come up.

I can't say that I have a preference it doesn't really matter to me if it is a male or a female. I have only been examined one time by a female. She was a nurse practitioner, I was fairly young at the time and she knew that I was nervous and uncomfortable being examined by a female. She was very understanding and professional. In mine own words she was very cool. By the time she was done explaining everything and talking to me I was comfortable with her and the situation.

Always male here.

I prefer female. I believe they take more time with their patients.

I have had both male and female physicians. I prefer female.. they are easier to talk with and gentler doing the exam… better patient rapport, I think.

I prefer male doctors.

I made my best experiences with female docs and I keep on trusting more in them. They're (mostly) more emphatic, provident, exam more carefully and take more time.

Overall I prefer women in real life and play but I won't refuse to allow a man to examine me if needed and I've had some great play with men too.

I prefer male doctor.

Preferably over 60 years old and very fat. In my mind he is the prototype of a doctor

Female, 100 percent.

Although if it’s an urgent matter, then I don’t imagine gender would even come to mind.

Female, they’re definitely more gentle & attentive, better bedside manner i think.