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How does a man decide to become an OB-GYN? in Women's Health ·
Chloe Nguyen3;22971835 said:
Drew Scott20 said:You were very critical of your professor, Mr. Marušić, without actually providing any arguments to support your posts. Now you're trying to kick me off a thread about gynecologists—a topic Professor Marušić even detailed specifically in his book. I am staying on topic and even using examples, yet you seem determined to tell us all that you're "just" a med student because clearly, Professor Marušić held a grudge against you.
I won't let you force me off-topic, just as neither you nor anyone else can force me to move away from what I'm discussing.

Anyway, back to gynecology...
In my opinion, female gynecologists tend to be more attentive than their male colleagues, though they can also be quite blunt—especially if they are working alongside men or feel the need to prove themselves. I once experienced a very "heavy-handed" doctor at an American maternity ward.
Based on my own experience, for every five male gynecologists, you might find one truly kind and careful soul. Bedside manner is vital, though perhaps not the single most important factor. However, there was recently a news story about a certain gynecologist whom women absolutely raved about everywhere they went—a total charmer. In reality, he was a complete failure professionally. The good ones always surface eventually, sooner or later.


Which one? Don't tell me it's mine.😲😲.
Common Cold in Health ·
placidfalcon said:Here’s how I keep my immune system dialed in (I honestly can't remember the last time I had a cold): 1. Cut sugar back drastically. Some people say it’s actually more toxic than nicotine. For me, that means drinking coffee and tea totally plain—no sugar, no artificial sweeteners—and ditching sodas entirely. 2. Hit the gym consistently, whether it's lifting heavy or getting some cardio in. 3. Eat plenty of fruits and veggies, ideally organic stuff from a local farmer's market to avoid pesticides. 4. Look up Rino Horn online; it's a method for rinsing your sinuses with warm salt water once or twice a day. 5. Get your Vitamin D naturally through controlled sun exposure, then during the winter, load up on foods like peanuts that have it, or just fly down to a warmer state if you can afford it 🙂 Cheers!

Where is this farmer's market selling pesticide-free produce? Is it in New York City? If so, I'd love to find some good fruit and veg there.🤣.
That’s why mine is just a single-use plastic one.🙏.
How does a man decide to become an OB-GYN? in Women's Health ·
I’m constantly scrolling through ZZ, catching up on every single thread about gynecologists—I follow them religiously🙄. But when it comes to dentists or general practitioners, I haven't looked at anything. Maybe it’s worth asking ourselves, "why are we women so obsessed with gynecologists?" 🤣.
How does a man decide to become an OB-GYN? in Women's Health ·
Donna Wood52 said:I actually prefer visiting my dentist. My dentist is decent, and honestly, he's pretty easy on the eyes. 😁

My guy is quite decent, and he's good-looking too😁. I'd much rather see him than go to the dentist—plus, it keeps more money in my pocket☕.

Melissa James70 said:From what I've heard, medical school in America is so competitive that students barely get a choice. They aren't picking their specialties; they're just lucky to land one. I don't have hard data, but everyone I know says the same thing.
In general, being a doctor is... well, it's a great career. But regardless of the specialty you choose, very few of them are glamorous or pleasant. And don't even get me started on the responsibility. Let's look at the options: dermatology means staring at rashes, fungi, acne, psoriasis, and dermatitis all day. Surgery means blood, cutting, and organs. Psychiatry involves dealing with depression, misery, psychopathy, schizophrenia, and suicidal patients. Oncology is cancer and death. Trauma is blood, stress, and mortality. Etc., etc.
If you're a physician, you spend your entire day interacting with sick people, which is rarely a light or breezy experience.

I agree! (You forgot the proctologist 😁)

Donna Phillips26 said:I think those men are just completely crazy! If psychology got involved, she'd never have a moment of peace...

You must be joking, so I'll just laugh: 😂😂😂😂
Dealing with hemorrhoids in Health ·
Jack Lopez63 said:Listen, folks, I’m telling you—homemade calendula oil that’s less than eighteen months old is hands down the best remedy for hemorrhoids. All those expensive ointments you find at the drugstore? They're nothing but a total rip-off.

Well, that didn't do much for me either. In fact, I think it actually made things a little worse.😢.

Grace Martinez56 said:Thanks for the advice. I gave that a shot, but it feels like the largest one—the one heading toward my groin—didn't actually come out from the inside. I've got a growth on my skin..:

I feel the exact same way. For a while there, I wasn't even sure if it was a mole—I honestly thought it was just a little skin tag.🤣)

Grace Martinez56 said:I'm heading out to pick up some Pilexa tomorrow. I've heard several people recommending them, even though you weren't exactly a fan. Clearly, we don't all react the same way to things. I think I'll stick to the conservative methods first.
Did I mention that I'm declaring total war on them? ☕

Who recommended Pilex to you? Was it someone from the RL group? All I’ve heard about Pilex is through commercials or from some sketchy characters on this forum.

Charles Morris11 said:I see some people mentioning that their hemorrhoids keep coming back after physical exertion. Does that mean those prone to them should just quit the gym entirely? Should we all just give up on working out altogether?

I’m curious about this too. Things actually flared up a bit after my last workout, even though I didn't push myself particularly hard. I decided to take a break for a while, but I started back up again today, so we'll see how it goes.

A friend of mine who's a doctor suggested I shouldn't rush to an appointment just yet and try some topical creams first. Following that advice, I tried FactSet, Ultraproct, and some St. John's Wort oil, but nothing worked. FactSet did absolutely nothing, and honestly, the Ultraproct and the oil actually made things a bit worse. Now I'm thinking about trying Hemoprocin, Proctolog, and Detrelax, though at this point, I'm starting to think my chemistry is just resistant to everything.

And eventually, I’ll just try Pilex and claim I’m all cured 🤣.
Period talk: Questions and advice in Women's Health ·
redpilot37 said:Why don't you head to the OB-GYN? Twenty-one days is just a little too soon.☕

I'm worried it might be due to breastfeeding. My cycles were actually quite regular before I gave birth, though.🙄She's gone. What now? And honestly, 21 still feels like we're in the clear—it's basically the baseline.😁.
Period talk: Questions and advice in Women's Health ·
Casey Torres7 I have a question too. Is it normal for a cycle to last three weeks? For the last three months, my period has come every 20 days or so. I know I need to see a gynecologist, but I just can't get an appointment right now. Could stress be causing this? Has anyone else dealt with something similar?

As for me, I had three cycles that were only 21 days long, and now my fourth one is 25. It actually feels like I was just ovulating yesterday😕 because the discharge was super stretchy, almost like gum. I had that for about a week, and then my period hit. It was all accompanied by mild cramps (and a lot of anxiety😁).
I’ve always put my trust in doctors working within a hospital system. I only visit private practices for the convenience—and since that isn't happening here, what's even the point in paying?

I would report everything anonymously to the clinic's management. Since it’s a private facility, the owner has a vested interest in ensuring staff treat patients properly. It’s not a government hospital where they can just act however they want...

Exactly like that.
Something about the smell in Health ·
Amy Kelly said:That’s been my reality for years.

I think it’s all hormonal. During my PMS, I turn into a total Doberman.

I can sniff out odors—and even subtle scents—from dozens or hundreds of yards away.😂
During pregnancy, it’s even more intense. There's also that food aversion; it's not just about the eating itself, but the anticipation of it.
Though, you might be dealing with other symptoms too. 😉

Could it really be the hormones?
I get those moments too where everything smells terrible, or the scent is just way too strong. It isn't just food, either. It's everything. Like, I'll just be sniffing around and asking, "Does this smell weird to you?" Yeah. It's gross.
Dealing with hemorrhoids in Health ·
I started using those Ultraproct suppositories about two days ago... so we'll see how it goes.☕.
Dealing with hemorrhoids in Health ·
Huge congratulations on the new baby! And here’s hoping they stay far away from all those nasty chemicals forever!!!🙂
Nicole Barrett69 said:I underwent SRS, and then a few days later, things went wrong during my checkup.

I'm still lost. What exactly is SRS🤷?
Nicole Barrett69 said:Clearly, you haven't experienced a doctor accidentally pinching your clitoris with forceps yet...🙂 🙂>

Yikes. What on earth is a doctor doing with forceps near the clitoris anyway?😕 What kind of exam is that? I need to know so I can avoid it.😁

Taylor Patel7 said:Oh man! Better if we hadn't.😲

Honestly, gender doesn't matter to me; it’s all about professionalism. I have a female doctor now, and she is absolutely fantastic. She is so attentive and gentle, and she explains everything to me like I'm the last person on Earth. Truly a five-star experience!

I actually had an experience myself (back when I was hospitalized) where a young resident kept leaning in while the attending physician was examining me. He would glance down, then look me straight in the eyes and smile.😲 It was just... gross. I just wanted to go home. My first thought was even "did I shave properly?" Generally, I haven't had great luck with male gynecologists (they are either too flirtatious or looking at my lady parts with the wrong intentions), but I'm still trying to stay unbiased. Hopefully, a good one comes along soon.🤣

And you might not believe this, but a guy once... used his mouth on a close friend of mine during an exam. She never went back, and she really should have filed a complaint, but she didn't. Just a heads-up for anyone considering going there: watch out for Dr. Colak.🙂

I had something similar happen, but I assumed he was just leaning in to learn something. Both doctors were glancing down and then at me, though I must admit, there was no creepy smiling involved. So, the leaning wasn't an issue for me. Also, when there are multiple doctors in the clinic, they often glance over and discuss how to solve the problem together. It wasn't traumatic for me at all.

But regarding that last part😲—good grief, what am I even reading here? Can you clarify how that actually happened? Was it before or after the exam? Did they not say a single word about it? Where was the nurse? And was this at a private practice or a hospital? Where exactly did it happen? On the labia or the clitoris? (Now I'm asking too many questions!)🙄
My God.
I have a small chest, and honestly, it makes me feel self-conscious. I just feel inferior when a guy notices how small I am—it’s like I immediately lose my appeal.

I totally get where you're coming from. It's actually why I find breast exams way more awkward than a gynecological exam. In my opinion, everything else looks great, but my chest is a different story. After they went from a B to a D and then shrank right back down to a B (basically just leaving a lot of extra skin), they look pretty terrible.
You can dress up perfectly, do your hair, look amazing, and then just show off those lackluster breasts all the way down to your navel👎.
I was hospitalized for seven days, and upon discharge, I paid $233 for my stay. They told me the surgical costs would be mailed to my house. It’s been two months now, but I haven't received anything yet.
rapidcrane42: Just got out of the hospital... I came in with a broken ankle, stayed 6 days, and had surgery. As soon as I arrived, they gave me a total in dollars for what I’d owe. Basically, the injury cost this much—covering both the surgery and all the meds used until discharge. $645. I didn't have supplemental insurance. Total headache.

Does that $645 include the room and board, or did you pay for that separately? Also, does anyone know how long it usually takes for the bill to arrive at your house?
aaaaaaaa look at that😁.
I think I'll just leave the inheritance to my nephew after all. Whatever happens, happens🤣!
Angela Robinson said:It felt totally fine to me having them examine them. I mean, that’s what the doctor is there for, and it's literally their whole job all day long.🤷 My only issue was the discomfort during the palpation; halfway through, I was honestly on the verge of gagging.😁

So, they spend the entire day doing breast exams? Is that just a general practitioner or someone specifically specialized in that field?🙈 This might be a silly question, but🤷-

Also, if anyone happens to know, can I get a nipple exam while I'm still breastfeeding?
Angela Robinson said:I honestly don't get it. How is showing some skin or being intimate more shameful than just lying there like an animal while someone shoves some disgusting piece of metal inside you? 😁 😁 🤷

I honestly have no idea. It feels strange to me too, but there isn't much I can do about it. This is all brand new territory. I’m actually considering skipping my usual GP and seeing someone new instead—it might feel less awkward that way, though I know it’s probably a bit foolish.
I know I have to do it, so as soon as I get back from my beach vacation, both my skin and my backside are heading straight to the doctor.
So, I’ve actually never had a breast ultrasound before. Since my maternal grandmother passed away from breast cancer, I’m technically in a high-risk group (I think).
I feel incredibly awkward about it, so I wanted to ask—for those of you who have done this, is it more embarrassing than a pelvic exam? I get pelvic exams all the time, so that feels totally normal, but the idea of this is making me so self-conscious. Do I have to strip down completely? What's the deal? What does a "full physical" even look like for women over 40 here in the States?