Question 1

how do female doctors do male exams?

Accepted Answer

Same as male doctors: After all, hey are physicians.Just like male doctors. Fortunately sexism is on the way out.

Question 2

when getting a yearly physical exam is it better to have a male dr perform the exam & female dr for a female? what exam is needed when your 45 male?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't matter: The gender of the physician and patient do not have to be matched to have a quality annual exam. If pub feel more comfortable with one over another, that's ok, and you can choose your doctor accordingly. Best to keep the same doctor over the years and develop a good relationship. Hope this helps!

Question 3

a pelvic exam is recommended for females, what about for males?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Men do not much pelvic content as their organs of reproduction are external.  The prostate gland, which only males have, is behind the lining of the pelvis, and can and should be examined rectally in men.

Question 4

why when getting a vaginal exam (male or female dr.) done do i get sexually aroused?i have to try and stop myself from orgasm. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Attention: If you feel comfortable discussing such things with the dr., tell them of your distress. Bringing it to light may have it lessen or go away altogether under those circumstances. Yes, it is normal for some people, both men and women, of your age to experience this. It is part of the sexual instinct, but can be alarming in a clinical setting.

Question 5

will a male doc leave the room for a female physical exam, scared to go get one done have sores on my vagina if he does not leave can i ask him to ?

Accepted Answer

Chaperone: a male doctor should have a female chaperone  doctors are all used to "things" like penile or vaginal lesion so try to relax  but if a female physician is available please ask

Question 6

is it normal for a female to get a pelvic exam by a male urologists?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And vice versa.  It depends on who you go to.

Question 7

i'm going to my dermatologist to seek treatment for jock itch. i'm male she is female. i'm nervous. will she need to see my penis during the exam?

Accepted Answer

Try and : Over the counter anti fungal agent. And yes, the doctor might want to examine the area in question.

Question 8

can an ob/gyn doctor male or female have a female or a male patient to masterbate during the exam for testings etc?

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate: It would be very inappropriate and quite odd (in most cases) to have a patient masturbate as part of an exam.

Question 9

male having first physical from female physician. clothes to remove?  genital, prostate, or rectal exams?  just concerned with embarrassment.

Accepted Answer

It is a professional: The female doctors have the same professional training as a male doctor. It may be the first time for you to be examined by a female doctor but that female doctor has examined many male patients in her carrier.  You will be having professional medical examination, not a social visit.  It is the same thing when a female patient goes to a male doctor.  Please rest assure you will overcome your fear

Question 10

what gets checked during a female exam?

Accepted Answer

Female organs: In addition to the regular physical exam a female exam focuses on the female organs. Specifically breast, cervix and vaginal exam is conducted.

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How do female doctors do male exams?

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When getting a yearly physical exam is it better to have a male dr perform the exam & female dr for a female? what exam is needed when your 45 male?

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A pelvic exam is recommended for females, what about for males?

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Why when getting a vaginal exam (male or female dr.) done do i get sexually aroused?i have to try and stop myself from orgasm. is this normal?

A member asked:

Will a male doc leave the room for a female physical exam, scared to go get one done have sores on my vagina if he does not leave can i ask him to ?

A member asked:

Is it normal for a female to get a pelvic exam by a male urologists?

A member asked:

I'm going to my dermatologist to seek treatment for jock itch. i'm male she is female. i'm nervous. will she need to see my penis during the exam?

A member asked:

Can an ob/gyn doctor male or female have a female or a male patient to masterbate during the exam for testings etc?

A member asked:

Male having first physical from female physician. clothes to remove? genital, prostate, or rectal exams? just concerned with embarrassment.

A member asked:

What gets checked during a female exam?

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