why would a man choose to be a gynecologist?

I know exactly what you mean. But unfortunately, I have not found a solution. I look through my insurance networks and try to find a woman, but seldom is there one. Sometimes a Nurse Practioner...she does everything but surgery and birth babies...and I went to one of those for awhile and she was very good. But she relocated and I was stuck with a man again. I know they are qualified and all...but still...they haven't a clue as to what they are doing if it is out of "text book" world. I mean, they have no idea how a woman feels and most of the time, what you feel is the best way to diagnos a problem! I was recently to one, with a lower left adominal pain...horrible pain. He tests me for STD's but of course doesn't tell me that is what he is testing me for. I could have told him (and saved my insurance paying for it) that I didn't have that problem. A second visit, I asked to see his superior for the visit...who sent me for an ultra sound...of my right abdomen (they don't listen sometimes) but I didn't say anything as I assumed he knew what he was doing. Results come in, I am okay and he asks why I didn't see the first doctor. I told him cause he was rude, didn't seem to care what I was saying and tested me for STD without telling me when I could have told him that was not an issue. So I had to re-do the ultrasound in 45 days and went back and gave the other doc a chance again,a nd he said I had pulled muscles in my abdomen. I said, Can't be... this pain is period related and has been hounding me for nearly a year...every month. He gave me muscle relaxors. I went to another WOMAN gyn, who looked at my tests results and said "well, what do you want me to do about it?" I know that she and this other docotr have been colleges for some time... I was both of their landlords 20 years ago...they have been in the same place for 20 years and longer before me. ANyway, I finally went to a family practice, who did an untra sound of my left abdomen, and found the problem. But I don't like going to the men, they don't know about things unless it is in the text book or the AMA journals. And for a woman to tell them about something they don't think is important...it is just cause they don't understand and just don't want to listen. So unfortunately, we have no choice but to use the men...that or do nothing. I usually just have to talk myself down saying to myself...he sees it all the time, this is nothing new to him, and then just make sure I have a list of things I need to talk about and make him stay in the room, until I have my answers. Granted, they REALLY hate that, but sorry...it is my body and I am paying his high office visit...he needs to do his job. Good luck to you whatever you decide to do. Don't feel alone...we ALL go through it!

I know it must have felt awkward to be handled by a man-gyne but perhaps he chose that specialization because he felt comfortable and felt that he'd do great things with it. I don't think it's all about the money because there are a lot of stress coming from being a gynecologist, for one thing, they need to wake up any time of the night when patients are ready to give birth. Not to mention waiting for how many inches before the baby comes. Further, I think you should just think that these people have already been exposed too much with a number of female organs that they don't see anything special with it anymore. Have a great MyLot experience!

A successful male gynecologist must be quite professional in his work, just like any doctor. When things are right, I think the doctor - patient relationship is actually more prominent in the exam room than the male - female relationship. If the doctor ever slips out of his professional mode (mentality), then trouble is sure to come. If the woman uses body language or comments to entice the doctor, then he better run quickly away.

For me it is his skills they are not too man they something like to be girly.

Whatever the reasons are why a man would choose to be a gynecologist , i prefer that my gynecologist be a woman too. I would be so uncomfortable for a man other than my husband to see my private parts, no matter how much some said that a male gynecologist are already used to it.

i think because they like to see womens private parts..lol! but i think if that is alrady there profession, then seeing that is already normal for them and not malicious anymore about that, but i don't know, hard to conclude.

Personally I would feel a little awkward if it was me. I have had personal issues with Men in my past, and I have a hard time trusting most Men. Actually for even my regular Doctor I am happiest with a woman, and now even see one for my Diabetes. I think overall women are more understanding and will work with you. Was it a good experience or do you still wish there was a woman?

Hi prince! One of the best posts I have ever seen. You see there could be many reasons for a male to become a Gynecologist. He might be interested in the field of child birth. He might have not secured marks to become eligible for becoming a specialist in any other field. I think one should not feel shy to go to a male gynecologist because he is a Doctor and Doctor is supposed to check and examine any of our body parts/organs. Only thing is our private parts are hidden, therefore, few can see it, but after all they are our body parts, so one should not feel scared. There are other specialist Doctors for example an Oncologist surgeon, who if required to do surgery on uterus will do. Will a female patient object that he is a male Doctor; she would rather suffer than go for a surgery by a male Oncologist surgeon? Take the case if there is a female surgeon and she needs to examine my (am a male) private organs. Should I get up and run away from the Doctor’s table because a female Doctor is going to examine my private parts? I suppose I should not and should take it as a normal routine examination.

Many abortionists are men it seems to be. I don't think many men are a gynecologist. They are medically trained and maybe get paid quite a lot. I watched a program about childbirth and one of the midwifes was male. Some of the ladies in labor thought he was the doctor. It was lovely this man was putting effort into making you feel comfortable.

I notice you already know the answer to the question, money is the major motivator here. It is a highly respected profession and a man can make a comfortable living out of this specialty. But then again, i am not a representative of all the men in the medical profession, i can't tell you all of them think like me. Your unease over male gynecologist real intention is understandable and very natural.

Maybe we should ask some male gynecologists about the real reasons why they choose to specialize in that field since there are a lot of fields where their intention won't be questioned.

I'm like you I much prefer to go to a female doctor for all of my needs.I'm more comfortable with a another women.

In many countries not available women doctors then its must fir men doctors.