Male GP - Thoughts

[Tulipsi]

What are your thoughts on male GP's?

My new surgery doesnt have a female GP and i am very uncomfortable speaking with a man about personal matters, womens health, also mental health.

I honestly want to change surgeries as i feel i cant be open

They should have a mix of sexes. Lots of victims of sexual abuse would not want a male doctor for intimate examinations.
Personally, I would move to a different surgery

It doesn’t bother me in the slightest but I understand why it bothers other women. I’d change surgery if I was you.

I think there should always be a mix so women can have the choice. I can totally understand why you want to move to a different surgery. I’m fine seeing male GPs about some things but when it comes to anything intimate then I request female, I wouldn’t be comfortable with a male nurse for smears etc either. I had to have a male dr at one point during labour and, even though I gladly accepted because there wasn’t any other options and my baby’s safety came first, I found it quite uncomfortable and distressing and it stayed with me for a while afterwards. So i certainly wouldn’t opt for a male dr in certain scenarios when there’s a choice.

I have personally found male gps to be more proactive in terms of period issues/iron deficiencies etc. I don't think there's much of my body that my preferred gp hasn't seen so it wouldn't bother me in the slightest.

However, I don't think any surgery should be male only.

If you're not comfortable with it then you need to change. My GP is female and I generally prefer to see a female GP. But my OBGYN is male.

@Sexnotgender I did say I was speaking for myself so if the OP is not comfortable with a male GP in a all male practice she’ll need to change practice.

Being male or female doesn't make a good GP so I'm prepared to give a GP a chance at face value, if they don't make me feel comfortable or confident that they're listening properly to my concerns then I make a new appointment at the desk with a different GP on the way out. Thankfully only happened a handful of times in my many years on the planet, but it's always an option.

However I don't have underlying reasons for avoiding a male GP, if you do and really need to see a female to be able to open up or be examined then speak to the practice manager to see if there's a female locum they use regularly and how to book with them, otherwise change practices to one that can always offer the option of seeing a female GP even if there's a longer wait. You may need to do your homework on that but hopefully it's possible.