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s/o obgyn ... do you prefer a he or a she?
and why?
Mine is a she. I have always had a female doc. I know once all of this baby stuff gets rolling I will have to suck it up and see a male if push comes to shove. But for some reason I just feel more comfortable with a woman.
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Re: s/o obgyn ... do you prefer a he or a she?
Well, I have always preferred a male. I have had a female doc twice and both experiences were horrible. #1 I have found the male doctors to know their stuff more #2 they have been a lot more gentle and #3 believe it or not they have been way more personable and compassionate.
I know these are just my experiences so this is just what I prefer. I just recently left my female doc to go back to a male and i absolutely LOVE him.
I've had both.. really didnt feel uncomfortable with the male. he was a great doctor and had beautiful blue eyes.. and my current ob/gyn is a woman and she is great too! I guess as long as its not a great big gross hairy sweaty,smelly person.. i'd be ok...
2 years, 2 surgeries, 2 clomid fails, 2 IUIs, 1 loss, IVF #1 - 10/25/10 = BFP!, DS is now 3.5yrs!
TTC #2 - 6/12 surgery #3, FET #1 & 1.2 = BFN, 12/2012 FET #2 = BFP! DD is 1.5 yrs!
Surprise! 12/16/14 BFP, loss #2 12/31/14
I can't wait for the "im getting a divorce" post in 5 years or so because your husbands were fed up with your disgusting chair asses from playing on the knot all day and getting fired 4-5 times for not doing any work. you guys are all winners!! ~ Laur929
I always had a man up until last year, and I was completely fine with that. My old doctor left the practice so I started seeing a woman. Now I'm really happy that I see a female obgyn. It just seems like she understands what I'm experiencing and can sympathize. When all this trouble TTC started, she would give me a hug every time I saw her.
I agree - I prefer a female doc. I have one now and love her.
Like JME, when I do get pregnant I am going to have to get cycled through the docs in the practice in case one of them is on call when I go into labor.
TTC #1 since June 2009: irregular cycles
BFP 1/20/10, EDD 9/28/10, born 10/5/10
TTC #2 since Nov 2011:
BFP 2/8/12, MC @ 5 weeks; BFP 3/22/12, MC @ 5 1/2 weeks; BFP 9/10/12, MC @ 6 weeks
Started seeing RE Nov 2012. Chromosomal test and all other tests came back "normal". Unexplained MCs. Found mild hytpothyroidism. Two unmedicated cycles, both BFNs. First medicated cycle (clomid, ovidrel) 1/23/13. Low progesterone found during 9DPO P4 test = 7.6. Put on prometrium supplements.
BFP 2/16/13; 2/18/13 (13 dpo): Beta #1=52.8, progesterone=18.7; estrogen = 412; Dr. increased progesterone dosage.
2/21/13 (16 dpo): Beta #2 = 269; progesterone = 32.4
2/25/13 (20 dpo): Beta #3 = 1,236
2/28/13 (23 dpo): Beta #4 = ?? tbd
I have had both and I like the female better. Why do I like the female better you ask? Because she doesn't use 10 pounds of lube. Plus, she's really nice and I like that she actually has a vaj to answer questions if I have any.
I've had the same one since I started going and it's a she. I love her. I feel very comfortable, and I think part of that is gender related.
My mom goes to the same practice, but had to go to a different Dr. in that practice, and he looks like Matthew McConaughey.
I don't think I would be comfortable with that. A male Dr. and a HOT Dr. are 2 different things!
Is it wrong that I wish my OB looked like Matthew McConaughey? Yum.
I like a "she", but there are lots of good "he" docs
I want someone with my parts. (haha)
I'm with and always have had a male Dr. The first time I went I was kinda weirded out by having a male, but he was great and then sadly left the practice! Figures. Anyway my new Dr. is also a male and he's just as good. Very thorough, gentle, and nice, and spends some extra time when I have questions.
I don't think I'd want a female doc, but I guess if I had to it'd be o.k.
TroubleTTC
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end --Semisonic
**TTC since 04/09, C/P 02/02/10; 4 weeks, 3 days**
**Dx: Anovulation, Hypothryroidism, Mild Endo, Pituitary Adenoma (prolactin issues), PAI-1, MFI **
**7/10: Clomid + TI= BFN**
**3/2/11: 1st RE appointment**
**DH= Morph= 2%, Motility= 30%**
**HSG= All clear!!**
**3/11: Femara + Pregnyl + TI= BFN**
**5/17/11: Laparoscopy / hysteroscopy = mild endo**
**7/11: Novarel + IUI #1= BFN (7mil, 75% motility, 2% morph)**
**8/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #2= BFN (11mil, 35% motility, 1% morph)**
**11/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #3= BFN (9mil, 2% morph)**
**Jan 2012: Follistim (75ius) + IUI #4= CANCELLED due to cyst -put on bcp**
**Feb 2012: Follistim (75ius) + Novarel + IUI #4.2= BFFN (2.5mil, 13% motility, 1% morph)**
**Mar 2012: Follistim (100ius) + IUI #5= CANCELLED due to 35mm & 14mm cysts**
**On med break indefinitely...IF Sucks!**
Congratulations Cutebride!! --TWINS!! Congratulations, Luvie, on your sweet boy! Congrats, Jess! So happy for you ladies!
~~Also best of luck to Kati, illinigal, and youngin!~~