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I'm not sure if this helps or not, but my friend was horrified that she had a bowel movement in front of her doctor and other health care personnel as her legs were in the stirrups, pushing to deliver her baby. She had not heard of this happening to other women, but it makes sense, and further "proof" that doctors really are used to bodily fluids!

I am so sorry this happened! I am also surprised that if you told him you needed to go to the bathroom, that he would proceed to do a pelvic exam and push on your abdomen and not expect you to urinate. I do like Diane's response, if you are able to muster up the courage to say it! (Practice in the mirror, and he will likely find it humorous as well!)

I agree with everything Diane said. He does not sound like he has the best bedside manner, but if you have been seeing him for a long time and like/trust in him, continue to see him.

I have to tell you...I have been seeing my OB/GYN for a few years, and was always a little nervous about the pelvic exam and feeling self-conscious about it. Then, she recently delivered my baby and I could not believe all of the bodily fluids that gushed out of me...she and the attending had to literally duck to not be soaked! After that, I am no longer embarrassed or self-conscious about what she may be seeing during a pelvic exam/pap smear, or what bodily fluids are coming out at the time. The gynecologists really have seen it all, and I may even guess that urine is probably the least worrisome to them, of all the bodily fluids. :)

June 24, 2010 - 1:23pm

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