Hi Everyone I have had only 5 doctors since I changed my life around, 3 have been male doctors and 2 have been female. Only two male doctors, did not really know about my 'medical condition', however all my doctors have treated me very well.
I have had other doctors, but they were for only one or two visits, when my normal doctor was not available, or I had an emergency, that needed quick attention. In which case they did not know about my 'medical condition'.
I currently have a female doctor that knows of my medical condition (I let her see my surgery letter) and is well versed in that area. I'm also very comfortable in going to her. I have always been comfortable with the doctors that I have seen and I stay with the one doctor over a long period of time.
My original doctor, who treated me for 17 years, is the only doctor, who wanted to see downstairs after my surgery and I had no problem in doing so. I'm more comfortable or inclined to see a female doctor when it comes to anything downstairs, not that situation has risen. Except for the examination by the gynaecologist that I saw recently and gave me a clean bill of health in that department after 33 years and of course female technicians who do my breast examination.
So, like I did just recently in finding a new doctor, my criteria was that one was a GP, two used informed consent, and three was 'gender' aware. I would suggest that those who are looking for a new doctor in the future, should use the above criteria that I listed as much as possible.
So to answer your question male or female doctor, it does not matter, except I prefer female doctors when it comes to female problems.
All the best for the future and of course stay healthy.
Love and HugsSarah BOfficial Greeter @Robbyv213