Medical Exams

[Mac (imported)]

When I went for a uroflow and scope examination of my bladder and prostate last spring, two young female nurses performed the uroflow test. They grabbed my penis and inserted the catheter with no more interest or concern than if they were examining my hand. The thing remained limp and didn't even respond to their touch. They didn't even think that it was unusual when I wanted to sit instead of stand when I peed for

the flow pressure test.

I have had a female internist for a couple years but she has never examined my penis. I wonder what it will be like if she ever has the occasion to do so. She has performed a prostate exam and was more understanding than my male doctors.

Are women doctors more willing, than male doctors, to see the penis and testicles as just another body part that can be removed with no real adverse consequences?

[JeffEunuch (imported)]

When I went for a uroflow and scope examination of my bladder and prostate last spring, two young female nurses performed the uroflow test. They grabbed my penis and inserted the catheter with no more interest or concern than if they were examining my hand. The thing remained limp and didn't even respond to their touch. I have had a female internist for a couple years but she has never examined my penis. I wonder what it will be like if she ever has the occasion to do so. She has performed a prostate exam and was more understanding than my male doctors.

Are women doctors more willing, than male doctors, to see the penis and testicles as just another body part that can be removed with no real adverse consequences?

While my own experiences with female physcians is limited to a small sample of one, it was an extremely disappointing one. I was hospitalized about 16 years ago for internal bleeding, and the hospital that cared for me said they'd release me only if I was in the care of a G.P. and would have a complete physical (in hospital, they never found the cause for the bleed). I agreed to go to a physician I'd last seen 5 years previously. When I found out he'd given up his practise, which was now in the hands of a female doc, I agreed to go see her. Time was of the essence. I was given this choice on a Friday afternoon and knew that I'd be stuck in hospital for another weekend if I didn't agree right then. While charged with undertaking a complete physical exam, she seemed quite reluctant to see or touch my external genitalia, something I'd always thought was a part of a complete physical exam. While I derive no particular pleasure from having my genitals or anus examined, I'm not shy about it either. They're nevertheless parts of me that should be examined. I sought another physcian soon thereafter. I had a gay doc for awhile, and I chose to attend at a gay clinic with 6 gay docs a few years ago. I'm quite happy with the quality of care. My doc's nurse tells me that there are several patients in addition to myself that've been voluntarily castrated.

[Apres un Reve (imported)]

My experience is also with a sample of one, but it was considerably more positive than Jeff's. I consulted a female dermatologist about small patches of eczema including one on the shaft and one on the glans of my penis. As a gay man, I would have preferred seeing a male doctor but she was available immediately. Needless to say, I was a bit uneasy about having a woman focusing intently on my crotch but there was no need to worry. Her examination was thorough and completely professional. When she moved things around she was gentle but matter of fact. She explained that eczema is very common on the genitals because they are frequently moist and assured me that these patches presented absolutely no danger to my sexual partner. She prescribed two forms of topical corticosteroid ointments, one less strong for use on the genitals. I suspect that the degree to which medical personnel are caring and competent about sexual issues has more to do with the degree to which they are well-informed and personally grounded than it does with their sex.

[Riverwind (imported)]

Me too, only one to pick from, however I would agree that women tend to be more non emotional then male doctors. My last physical was by a woman and she was very good, profissional, etc. She knew that I was a eunuch and did lift my penis up to take a look but remembering that I was at the VA hospital where most of the vets are male, I am sure she has seen just about everything.

One thing about all of them is that they ask "do you want HRT" my answer is always the same, NO.

River

[Andrew (imported)]

Me too, only one to pick from, however I would agree that women tend to be more non emotional then male doctors. My last physical was by a woman and she was very good, profissional, etc. She knew that I was a eunuch and did lift my penis up to take a look but remembering that I was at the VA hospital where most of the vets are male, I am sure she has seen just about everything.

One thing about all of them is that they ask "do you want HRT" my answer is always the same, NO.

River

I have been with my current Physician since 1990. She has examined me, and she has touched me, and she even removed the stitches from the operations. I am QUITE comfortable with her. She knows I do not want testosterone. She did prescribe me Premarin for the hot flashes, but she also told me, after two years of this HRT, to taper off. I have done so.

[mrt (imported)]

I guess I'm a reverse sexist. My female MD is 1000s of times better than any of the male doctors I suffered under.

[Erika28 (imported)]

Andrew,

No need to taper off estrogen if bio-identical (estradiol) is taken non-orally. It is perfectly safe, has no effect on risk of DVT. You dont have risk of uterine cancer nor of breast cancer (exposed much less to estrogen), like women do. And the benefits of remaining on estrogen (neurological, bones, aging, energy level) are substantial.

Best of luck.

[HairyHarry (imported)]

I have only had a genital exam on only three occasions, once for a vasectomy, once for am erection check, and once for the time when I stopped urinating for a few days. At no time did the sex of the doctor/nurse make any difference, either to them or me.

The last time, a male student inserted a catheter, with 3 females supervising him; it was taken out by an older female auxilliary nurse. My only regret was that there wasn't a spark of a response from His Lordship, but I was in a fair amount of pain at the time.

My present health care worker, female, hasn't seen it, yet. But I expect that she will be fine, she is very respectful of patient's feelings. She does vaginal smear tests with the patient on her side with knees drawn up, as it is more discreet for them.

[plix (imported)]

I have a male doctor currently, and I love him! He's so understanding of both my castration and transsexuality. He's willing to prescribe estrogen and anything else I ask for. My last doctor, a female, wouldn't even perform a simple liver check knowing I was self-medicating.

[transgirl23ny (imported)]

Me personally... i HATE my groin, and im terrified of people poking around down there. Doctors or not, the idea sends chills down my spine. My surgeons can touch it all they like, but nobody else!!!