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GS_6
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by GS_6 » Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:19 pm
Hi. I hope everyone at Scarleteen is doing well.
I have a friend who I've known since nursery. They asked me a question and I was wondering if you could help them.
I've asked for their consent and they've agreed that it's fine for me to post this question.
My friend who is an 18-year-old male has had a problem with his back passage for a while where the skin keeps tearing.
He's said that he's not constipated, eats extremely healthy and has normal bowel movements.
He was prescribed some cream to use for 7 days and to get in touch with his GP if the problem still continued.
His main question is - 'Would it be weird for him to ask for a female doctor rather than a male doctor to examine him?'
He spoke to a male doctor originally and they made him feel embarrassed about the whole situation.
I hope to hear from someone soon so that I can share your view on this with them.
Sofi
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by Sofi » Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:09 pm
Hi there, no, it wouldn't be inappropriate for him to ask for a female doctor for this examination. There are several reasons people could be more comfortable with a woman doctor for things like these, especially if they've had a negative experience with a male doctor who made them feel ashamed. It may not be common, but it's okay for him to politely ask for a woman doctor this time around if it makes him feel more comfortable.
GS_6
not a newbie
Posts: 44 Joined: Sat May 09, 2020 6:09 am
Age: 21
Primary language: English
Pronouns: She
Sexual identity: Hetro
Location: UK
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by GS_6 » Sun Dec 12, 2021 4:52 am
Hi Sofi. Thank you for your reply.
I will let him know and fingers crossed, the appointment goes well.
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