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Do most woman request a male or female doctor to preform their yearly physical?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Personal preference: Your own personal preference should dictate the gender of the physician you wish to see. Comfort with your physician will promote the therapeutic relationship between you and him/her. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/choosingadoctororhealthcareservice.html
Answered 2/8/2015
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Depends: Some women feel more comfortable with a female doctor doing their physical exams. Many women are comfortable with either a male or female provider as long as the doctor is professional and trusted
Answered 2/8/2015
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