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Israfil, I do wish at times you could wait till I responded  I have to go back to this first post of yours and not the lastest one, I've worked my self up for it

Israfil wrote: Angel you said: >>>I personally think OB/GYN should be left to women<<< I personally think that is a sexist comment LOL

probably can I laugh with you ?

Angel you said: >>>Well, yes and you say the knowledge of a female gynecologist and male gyneocologist are the same, physically yes but a woman does have an advantage over a male somewhat <<<< This is true for both men and women....Women don't know the mind of men as all men think differently just as all women think differently ( i mean different in the sense of individual personality). As far as human anatomy yes there is the advantage because men do not go through life cycles like women yes in this manner I agree.

When I said a female has an advantage over a male somewhat I was leading to below comment of mine.

How can I explain, I don't know if I can, its just something there among women that they don't need to speak, but with men you need to talk and explain and try to get them to understand as to what you are going thru. Its the same for men who have prostrate problems women don't know or understand all entirely, this, male doctors has advantage over a female doctor. You agree? Can you see what I'm getting at? (heck I'm trying to explain to a man about women lol!  ) While I sit here agree with you about the sandwich maker and with Kim, Jenni and Lameese that it doesn't matter who you see (as women can be rough while a man can be gentle) as long they do there job and in a professional matter and that they have seen millions of patients that to the doctor it's nothing. 

Angel said: >>>Women understand women better on an emotional and intutive level this is where and what women want most of all<<< This may be true but this is an assumption of the negative because you're saying that male gynecologist do not understand women or just some? Overall those are good points but to me that is kind of sexist. Sister Ummziba came from the Quranic standpoint because she believes that the examination of the woman's genitalia (yes I am being grammatically brutal here don't be squeemish!) is not modest if the male doctor is examining but as Kim says they are just patients.

It's not an assumption of the negative nor is it a sexist thing, women offer women something that men cannot. But will add, as I said that some women don't understand other women.

I've been thru this when I've tried to talk about my periods to a woman doctor, they don't get it because they do not go thru what you go thru. So anyway......

Each examination is meant to save your life so why does it matter what sex they are?

It doesn't, I know I said personally I perfer women but I also said later: I often think I perfer a woman examining me but honestly I would just want a doctor that is sensitive and gentle towards me. and also up with the world and the advance in the medical profession.

When I said 'a doctor' I meant either gender  males do get to know certain things over time by seeing many female patients.

Since I mentioned to kim, "quite true" does not that also make me agree with your sandwich maker?  Along with Lameese and Jenni?

Now you ladies mention the standpoint of emotion.... Ok let's go there then. Yes its understandable and true that women are attentive to other women. I believe the connection of understanding is there, but I don't believe that it should have any bearing on sex because the male doctor can be as emotionally inclined as the female. Ladies there are some sensitive men in the world!!!!!!

we know :) 

Again ladies as Kim mentions these individuals both men and women, ar skilled at what they do have performed many examinations over and over and over. Comfort level has no comparison to one who can possibly save your life. To me I'd rather choose a highly skilled doctor be it male or female.

And didn't I agree?......

Bismillah,

I prefer a female nurse practitioner for many reasons, but mostly because I have found them to be caring and knowledgeable about the things that are important to me. (It's not just about the exam!)

A person can make a thousand sandwiches and still be bad at it. (Personal referrals and research into the person's medical background are important.)

Bismillah,

The female nurse practicioners whom I have seen can relate to my experiences on a more personal level, physically and emotionally, because they are female and have every time been mothers like me.

Have you heard of medical malpractice?  We need to be careful of the professionals qualifications and check them out.  Specifically, in actual practice some medical professionals who examine people are clumsy and inept.  Many aren't.  That's to the sandwich analogy.  It's sad that they spent so long in school but they aren't listening to the people they are supposed to be helping.  Now, many doctors are great.  They just aren't all great.

Bismillah,

Salaams,

As Lameese said she is very happy with her male doctor, so many people must be also.  It takes more effort for a man to relate to women's issues than a woman.  So it's really great if a man does this.

 Just as I prefer a female doctor/nurse practitioner, I also prefer female friends.  When I see a doctor or nurse even just for a shot, we often talk about life issues, either personal or not, and I prefer to talk to a lady because she has more similar life experiences with me.

And many doctors are not sued for their misconduct.  This is shown by the fact that doctors who are sued often have new cases come up from many years earlier from patients who felt no one would believe them.  I was just reading about a case today in which a doctor in an emergency room conducted personal female examinations with a nurse present who is being sued by two patients from the same night's work.  (He was let go after one nights' work also.)

It just takes a minute for abuse to occur, and that's why I advocate researching a doctor's background and record before going to someone for personal examinations.  Especially if it's a man.