I went to a new gyn the other day because of an irregular period and the whole time he was doing exam he was smiling. He was inside checking with fingers for like 3 mins does this seem werid?\nAlso said nurse was coming but she never showed\nAnyone else had a werid male gyn expereince
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Here's what a medical journal published in the UK regarding such examinations and whether or not the use of female nurses/chaperones was protocol.  I think you were treated quite disrespectfully, he should have a tleast asked you if you wanted the nurse present, to not do so is really violating your rights as a famale patitent.\n  In this week’s issue Torrance et al report a survey of chaperone policy in genitourinary medicine clinics \n Some clinics would appear to allow male doctors to examine female patients without the presence or offer of a chaperone. Such practice is surely beyond justification.\n\nSome may argue that the use of chaperones is an area where physician discretion is more relevant than policy. Certainly not all patients choose to have a chaperone present during intimate examinations, and it may be difficult to provide chaperones in some settings. However, in this area of quality and clinical risk guidelines rather than discretion need to dictate practice.\n\nWhat considerations should direct the use of chaperones? Several studies have sought patient preferences in primary and secondary healthcare settings although not in genitourinary medicine. \n  The findings show remarkable consistency. Male and female patients differ markedly in their desire for a chaperone. Most women want the offer of a chaperone and feel uncomfortable asking for one if it is not offered. \n  Most teenagers want a chaperone during intimate examinations, and a family member may be the preferred choice.\n   Many women prefer having a third party present when the examining doctor is male, fewer if the examining doctor is female. For women a female nurse is generally the preferred choice as chaperone, would be accepted as a routine part of the clinical examination, and is generally viewed as having a positive supporting role during the examination.\n   Men, however, particularly teenagers, find the presence of a female nurse as observer during genital examination unwelcome.\n\nThese findings suggest some strong imperatives. Every woman having a genital or rectal examination should be offered a chaperone. Failure to offer one deprives patients of support they may want, and non-availability is an unacceptable excuse.\n   It is unacceptable for a teenage woman to be alone with an unfamiliar male physician for genital examination. Moreover, it shouldn’t be assumed that a female nurse will be an acceptable chaperone for a man.\n\nGenital examination is one area of medical practice where the sex of the patient and sex of the doctor have a significant influence on patient preferences. Clear differences exist in the preferences of male and female patients, and these can and should be accommodated. In genitourinary medicine it is difficult to argue against a female nurse routinely being present during the examination of women to support the patient and provide assistance to the examining doctor, regardless of the sex of the doctor. Assistance is rarely required in examination of male patients, who generally do not express a need for the support of a chaperone and are likely to feel embarrassed if one is present.\n\nWhat other factors bear on chaperone use? Doctors have been accused of unprofessional conduct and sexual assault after unchaperoned examinations. Eight per cent of the women sampled by Webb and Opdahl reported experiences where doctors had conducted a gynaecological examination in a “less than professional manner.\n Unprofessional behaviour involved overexposure of the woman’s body; inappropriate comments, gestures, or facial expressions; and being examined in an unusual position. Eight per cent of the lead physicians in genitourinary medicine clinics surveyed by Torrance et al were aware of allegations of unprofessional behaviour in their departments in the preceding five years.\nFor medicolegal protection therefore a third party should always be present during genital examination. It is, however, difficult not to proceed wi
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i have spot bleeding before and after my periods after three pelvic exams two pap tests and an ultra sound yes they did tell me it was normal.i got off the pill this pasy tear and went with an iud implant and i also have been going through other changes as well.to me it sounds hormonal like your body is just trying to adjust itself to regulate your cycle again
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It wasnt too funny when it happened to me.  I had just had my hysterectomy and THOUGHT I had to pass gas.  WRONG!  Went right on myself.  I was still in the hospital at the time doing my laps and ran as best I could all the way back to my room passing bathrooms all along the way for some unknown reason.  Its funny now that I look back at it but it sure wasnt when it was happening.
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I had it done in my endocrinologists' office .It was over quickly and relatively painless. There was no bleeding ; and the nodule shrunk on my last visit .It does tend to make you nervous; but I learned they are very common .Mine turned up on a routine series of preventative exams .
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If you did it in a new position and you went deeper than usual then yes, that is a very good possibility.  Is it near time for your period? You don't seem very experienced in sex.  How old are you?   WHY, OH WHY are you having unprotected sex?  Are you married?  You are just being plain stupid if you are not.\nI'm not being mean but I am trying to make a point to you.\nIf you are worried about anything at all please go to a doctor and get his opinion and get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.\nThank goodness I have been married for many years and don't have to worry about all this.\nGood luck!  I hope everything is ok.
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he may want to do a ekg or do a stress test on you. I f you feel uncomfortable with a male doctor ask for a nurse to be present. Anyway the doctors are there to take care of what ails you not to google at your body parts.He may also want to scheduale you for a procedure to check for blockage in the heart.
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I know i am not a guy, but can i would like to share an experience.\n\nMy boyfriend now, was my first, and i was worried about the same things. He could tell, as soon as he stuck a finger in me.  He actually loved the fact i was, and was patient with me. He loves the thought that i'm experiencing everything the first time with him, and he can show me how to please him.  Its has been 8 months now, and we have an awesome sex life.  email me if you have more questions about this....i have been there.\n\nallyalexmch@yahoo.com
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I would go every 6 weeks or so.  I have never had an exact number of days.  Sometimes, I would go 40 days, then 19, and then 30, and that sequence repeated twice.  Anyways, I've never heard of anyone going every 5 months or so, unless they were stressed, underweight, or athletic.  If you're none of the above, I'd go to the OBGYN just to get checked out because it's possible there might be something wrong.
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I work in an operation room and routinely assist on c-sections.  Although I am relatively new to the profession(five years), I can assure you, this is NOT the norm. The problem you may run into if you do try to persue what happen to you legally is that you probably signed a surgical consent,which I'm sure probably stated that one of the complications of this surgery is bleeding.\nHopefully this doc used up his run of bad luck up within two months.
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Hi, I myself have had the same problem. Before you rush off to the OB-GYN, ask yourself if you have had a lot of stress lately, or going through anything stressful. If you are, try and relax, take a hot bath, and take some time for yourself. If not, then maybe you should go and see your physican, to make sure that this not serious. Hope you stay well!
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It is very important for a woman to have a yearly physical exam beginning when they turn 18.  I was scared my first time when I went at 18.  I am now 47.  It is not my favorite thing to go in for my yearly physical, but I do it anyway.  It is important to find a doctor you are comfortable with since they will be checking you in your most private areas.  I have a wonderful woman doctor who is so kind and gentle.  She explains everything she is doing and let's me know ahead of time what she is going to do and what I will feel.  She also sits and talks with me first before the exam.  Early detection of any disease has a greater chance of being successfully treated.  A yearly physical with a gynecologist or a family practitioner (that's who I go to) helps detect or prevent possible problems.  Call today and make the appointment.  It'll be OK and you'll be glad you did.  Tell the nurse and the doctor that it is your first yearly exam and I am sure they will be glad to help you through it.  If not, go to a different doctor.
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yes you will have a pelvic exam! sorry no way around that one. the first one kind of sux and i wish i had a women do it! having a man do it was really uncomfortable! I wasn't sexually active when i started either.
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I too used to have a "normal cycle". it went from 28 days to 21 days to every 20 days and lasted for 8-10 days. I was at the gyn every two weeks. i finally started hormonal treatment (nuvaring) two months ago. 1st month was awful-bleeding everyday, 2nd month looks promising. The only possibly explanation that made sense to me was that my eggs were dropping more frequently. It is still not 100%. Go to the gyn and dont let them dismiss your concerns.
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Don't play games with spotting. See your gyn to be sure there are no real problems. Spotting is a symptom and not normal.\n\nWhen you call your gyn and tell them you are spotting they usually get you in right away after you stop...this is because it is important.
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I think you should see a gynea for a check-up.  Sounds like your hormones haven't stabilised after the birth of your son. Congratulations!
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Registered Nurse here;  Hun, first take a deep breath and calm down.  Your going to be okay, this is not that uncommon at all.  Now it's probably a hormonal imbalance, or irritation of cervix.  However, the most important thing you can do is schedule an appointment with a GYN he or she, will take a complete history, do an examination, draw some lab, and will be able to discuss and evaluate with you what's happening with your body.  You do need to see a Physician ASAP, for you don't want to become Anemic.  You will be fine, providing you seek Medical Attention, 99 times out of 100, it is something so minor, so don't worry, just get that appointment scheduled, and keep it.  You will be feeling better in no time, and can leave all this stress and worry behind you.  Thanks for the opportunity to address such a well written question.
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Perhaps the epidural was placed incorrectly.\nTalk over your concerns with your OB GYN.\nThey generally provide considerable relief when done properly.