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Male specialist- your thoughts please.

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MrsMitch:
Hello ladies, once again I'd value your thoughts. I've finally, after 18 months, got an appointment in July at the hospital with the menopause specialist.  The reason for being referred was to get my Estradiol prescribed x7 per week but my GP has done that now. I was also hoping to ask for testosterone to see if my elusive libido might be resurrected.
My GP told me who it would be with and I said there is no way I'm seeing a man. She dismissed what I said and said he's excellent in his field ( he was actually mentioned in an article in the daily mail at the weekend). But I just could not speak to a man about my problems and I presume he would want to examine me to see the VA? I'd run for the hills.
Do you think if I phone the dept I could ask to see a woman ? What if they don't actually have one? I know we're all different but I just could not see him!! I also know these appointments are scarce.

CLKD:
I have found over the many years, that male medics are better than females!   ::)

In many countries there are no female medics or nurses  :-\.  U R able to take someone with you as chaperone, this should be offered at all appts from GP upwards.  However.

Certain ethic groups do not allow females to be examined by a male Physician.  So your phone call may be valid but don't be disappointed if your preference isn't available.

Let us know how you get on.

HellsBells:
If you're not comfortable definitely say so and get a different referral. My mum has this issue (early sexual assault when young) and she has seen a woman gynae. Having said that the terms 'male' and female' mean nothing in the NHS anymore. You could always have a private consultation with a consultant of your choice if they insist on treating your concerns as trivial.

jaypo:
It wouldn't personally bother me if it was a man BUT I think it is your right as a woman to get a female Dr if that's what you want. My surgery always asks if you'd prefer a woman when it's something very personal

Northerngirl:
Hi MrsMitch, Could you enquire as to whether you could see a female if that's your preference....but don't cancel the appointment just incase you change  your mind.
In my experience with gynae I've always had a chaperone when internal examinations are carried out regardless of whether they're male/female.
I agree with the others that it's your choice at the end of the day.....but will that mean an even longer wait? Have you been waiting ages anyway?
I'd weigh up the pros and cons ....Good luck  :)

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