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[gja1000]

Originally Posted by judy

I prefer to use a nurse practitioner over a gynocologist. Fortunately, I have not had problems lately, I'm certainly not pregnant, so why wait for a doctor?

I took my daughter to a nurse practitioner for her first gyn exam many many years ago. I knew it would be less traumatic with a nurse doing it and it was!!! My daughter still goes to a nurse practitioner for her primary care and so do I. I go to an MD endocrinologist (female - so she can be an honorary nurse ) for my low bone density and low thryoid - but for all else, the nurse practitioner is much better (for me). They ask good questions, listen and make you feel like they are paying attention.

[judy]

"They ask good questions, listen and make you feel like they are paying attention."

I agree. A lot of doctors are busy and may rush through a visit. I prefer a female anyway, and the nurse practitioners I have used were much more nurturing and caring.