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Goge97 t1_iwasqrr wrote

Male physicians are trained that the cervix has no pain receptors and women can tolerate pain better than men. They are fools if they believe it.

Women physicians should know better. I had a cervical biopsy and was given an injection (lidocaine?) in my cervix and didn't feel anything.

Please discuss options for local anesthetics with your doctor.

Dentists don't even drill a cavity without novacaine, for heaven's sake!

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OxRox1993 t1_iwcib0q wrote

Not all male drs are trained like that. I’ve had biopsies done and my male dr asked if I wanted numbing meds. My female obgyn was awful. Just saying

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Goge97 t1_iwem1tz wrote

Old school attitudes are still hanging around, I guess.

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HappyGoIdiot OP t1_iwbuaib wrote

I mean they go through the same medical schools. My physician was a woman and was great for everything else. I'll definitely ask her.

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