What gender medical doctor do you prefer to see?

I said "No preference," although there's something strikingly odd about being felt up by a cute guy in a professional setting.

My doctor takes her time to listen to my female problems, because she has them too.

I'm a boy, I hate boy doctors. they are, without exception, insensitive pricks.

I find it easier to talk to women in general, so - in general, I think women doctors are better for me. ...not that I really have any female doctors that I use on a regular basis.

doesn't matter.

In my experience, most women doctors are kind of gruff and unfriendly. Although the last two I've seen were very nice, and some of the male doctors were very incompetent.

I've been told that my ideas about gender and physicians are odd. Honestly, my Nurse Practitioners and PAs have always been better than my MDs, and they're disproportionately women.

competency and bedside manner are a whole lot more important

I've had male doctors all my life. I really think a female doctor would listen to me and be more sensitive, rather than a male, but I'm sure there are great male doctors out there who are sensitive.

Not a strong preference one way or the other...but i guess male doctors have the same parts as me, so it would be easier to discuss any problems with those parts with them.

actually would rather see a NP or PA ... makes more difference in 'bedside manner' than gender does!

I base my choice of physician on rapport, style, and my perception of their abilities (not necessarily in that order), rather than gender. If they are unknown, I might lean toward a Female practitioner, as I statistically have a slightly higher probability of establishing a good rapport with a female doctor than with a male.

I don't really care which... Of the doctors I've had, though, I've liked more of the men than the women.

Male. I am not sure why.... I think female doctors are to non aggrssive and lame... I have never met a female doctor that wasn't soft in touch to the point where it is slimy... ICK! Like shaking someone's hand and they barely touch you... *shiver*

Y'know, I haven't seen a doctor (save for a single emergency room visit) in about eight years. I haven't even had a designated doctor to avoid seeing in that time. This is probably not a good thing.

The only doctor I've ever had was my uncle's brother... so i can't really say how I'd react to -any- doctor I didn't already know.

I don't see doctors.

I strongly prefer female doctors. I don't even really know why, but I'm more comfortable being a) honest and b) naked with them.

*** lisashea: 1. I don't think anyone was saying they would continue to see a particular doctor just because she's a woman. I don't know anyone for whom sex is the only criteria in choosing a doctor. However, some people prefer to *avoid* a particular sex. 2. Some women (myself included) feel that a male gynecologist or obstetrician will always be lacking in that he does not himself possess many of the body parts he is attempting to diagnose. Therefore, when a woman describes how she is feeling in a particular area, he is less likely to *really* get it. 3. Some people also feel more uncomfortable and vulnerable undressing in front of one sex than the other. These are all valid choices and feelings. **lisashea: smiley faces have their place. Unfortunately that isn't one of them.

I've had both male and female doctors and any differences between them has not had *anything* to do with their sex. My past two gynecologists have been male and have been EXCEPTIONAL. I can't imagine choosing a female doctor over either "just because she's a woman". I've had some simply atrocious female gyns. On the other hand, my midwife was excellent. Was that because she was female? I think not, it was because she CARED.

EB: I know there are some valid reasons for making choices. I was just reacting to some "all female doctors are this way" comments - I guess I feel that's sexist :) I think it'd be a great shame to turn down a doctor, who is otherwise incredibly good, just because she was female and therefore "not as good as a male".

EB: I thought that was a great place for a smily! UtneReader, a hugely liberal rag, is always running articles about how saying "I'll only use a male doctor" is sexist but saying "I'll only use a female gyn" is being rational. It's very ironic what has happened to feminism and the women's movements. A book recently went on about how the feminists and their treatment of the Anita Hill situation is what is bringing down Clinton who of course is an ally of theirs. In any case, I stick by my smily.

For most things I don't mind, but for period related things I would rather see a male doctor. I know that may seem strange, but I find a lot of female doctors can be very dismissive because they've never had any problems themselves. Female doctors are also inundated with "women's problems" so get sick and tired of them, and are therefore less likely to be sympathetic or give you the time of day.

Male. My doctor is cute. But soon I will have insurance and will likely change clinics. *sniff* I'll miss my dr. num num