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Does it bother you what gender your doctor is or does it depend on the problem?
Many women have seen me naked, and all doctor have identical training.
15 Answers
- Anonymous4 years ago
no it doesn't bother me, i'm don't get embarrassed by either gender seeing me naked...
- ?Lv 74 years ago
I've always preferred a male doctor - but that's my personal preference. I find male doctors to (usually) be more caring and gentle than female doctors, especially with female patients. But either gender is just as competent as the other.
As far as nurses: I don't care if they're male or female.
- 4 years ago
I prefer male doctors especially if/when it involves my genitalia. But female doctors are more understanding of pain
- Anonymous4 years ago
No- it wouldn't bother me, although I have always had a male doctor.
- ?Lv 74 years ago
It bothers me a little. I had a scrotal cyst removed less than a year ago, and most of the exams and treatments were done by women. The only male involved was the actual surgeon. I'd rather have a male deal with my privates, but it's not a big thing. My wife got a big kick out of it.
- 4 years ago
It depends on the problem. When it comes to woman's and emotional health id perfer a women because they are more relatable and have what I have. But if I break a bone I don't really care because everyone has the same bones.
- 4 years ago
I feel more comfortable with a doctor of my own gender but I don't HATE all other doctors. I just have a preference
- Ranchmom1Lv 74 years ago
Doesn't matter to me. I've seen both men and women doctors.
Competence matters much more.