Do all doctors make you wear a gown during a physical examination ?
I am a 21-year-old male and just had a physical exam today with my female doctor. As a new patient, everything started out as usual with a series of health questions. She then proceeded to check for any pains by pushing on my stomach, taking my pulse, and other routine assessments, all while I was still fully dressed. After that, she asked me to stand up and pull down my pants and underwear to the floor, leaving my penis, testicles, and shaven pubic region completely exposed. Is this normal? During all of my past exams with other doctors, I was always provided with a gown or robe. This time, I was entirely exposed, and while she was conducting the testicle examination, her face was positioned quite close to my genital area. Is this typical for a physical exam?
4 Answers
I have never had to put on any gown unless i was having surgery. But now once when I was going into the service a guy got an erection(there was a female doc)helping, when they came to him she just took out her pen and gave it a good ol healthy whack, well he no longer had an erection and the rest of the examine went just fine. No it was not me that it happened to, it was a few guys down and across from me. so I seen it take place. Sure puts a damper on get one for a little while.
Jan 01, 2025
I just wanted to say wake up patients, wake up guys. The Physician does not dictate what you do in a physical, you are in charge of your own body. If you are very uncomfortable with a certain examination you can refuse it. in most cases it is better to just have the examination, but it is your right to refuse. You can also ask to have a male or female Chaperon present for your comfort. :Physicians should only be asking you to disrobe for the area presently being examined. If a Physician says you have to be nude throughout your examination he does not have any respect for you as a patient. Imagine as some commentary I have read that men sit completely nude throughout the examination, you guys have some issues!. Its the lack of men standing up for their rights as a patient that makes it more difficult for all of us guys to be treated with respect and dignity. If a Physician is not willing to work with you to make you feel comfortable during the examination it is time to leave.
it's always normal to have that kind of experience. usually, medics were more strict if you're applying to work abroad or be a tourist. i, myself have experienced when i was in chicago. they're just doing their job. next time, asked for it.
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