Inclusive and compassionate care matters.
I saw my gynecologist recently for my annual visit. While I was not looking forward to the breast exam, pap smear, crinkly paper on my bare ass, or invasive vaginal exam, my appointment was affirming and downright refreshing.
I purposely go to a LGBTQIA+ friendly practice to avoid this, but if all practices adopted their attention to care,The tone is set with the greeting. When I walk into what many people would call a women’s, no one assumes I am a woman. The intake form asks me my preferred name and pronouns. With one simple question, I know my comfort is valued and my identity is respected.
When my doctor stops to check in and acknowledges the fact that I do not like my “female” body, she is also evaluating my mental health. I don’t expect my gynecologist to also be my therapist, but she is a medical professional and I expect her to have an understanding of mind-body connections and how those affect our mood and our health. You should absolutely expect this from your doctor too.
They continued to keep my experience in a vulnerable situation a safe and validating one. This was most evident before my physical exam started. My doctor used very clear descriptions of where and when I would be touched and why. She asked permission to touch my body. Just because I was there to have an exam didn’t mean I couldn’t say no or that I wasn’t ready. I was always in control. My body, my choice, my comfort.
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