gone Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I know this is not connected to SPS at all, and is off topic. If the mods want me to move or delete it I will. But I like to keep my issues here among 'family' if I can.My doctor (of two years) is pushing me to get a testicular ultrasound. I've been resisting, and will probably refuse if I can.Has anyone here had this procedure? Is it as revealing as it sounds? Did you have to be sedated at all? Did it take long to do?My mother in law is a retired practitioner, but I really don't want to discuss this with her.I'd welcome any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nytaiji Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I've never had that done. I would imagine you would be completely exposed. Doctors seem to almost enjoy putting patients in uncomfortable situations. Would having a male doc help? I personally wouldn't be too bothered by a male doc. But I absolutely would have a problem with a female. In fact, I think I might have had a female doctor get a little inappropriate years ago. It was a new gp. I was feeling like I had mild version of the flu. The doctor wanted to check for mono. But before she did the blood test she checked my glands to see if thru were swollen. Now, I'm not doctor so if there is one here please let me know if I am incorrect. I assumed you could check any gland in the body for being swollen? Does it seem strange that she wanted to check the glands in my groin. Why not just check the glands in my neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 My G.P. is male. I far prefer male medical personnel over female. If my doc was doing this I'd have no problems with it. It seems one has to go to an imaging lab to have this done. All the techs I've found so far are female. The only guy I personally know that has had something like this done had a prostate ultrasound. His description has me spooked, I'll admit. I was hoping a testicular ultrasound would be different.I can find plenty of stories online, but most sound like fantasy B.S. . I was just trying to get the straight scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I don't know the answers to your questions, John, but I hope you consider getting it done if there is a medical concern. Could you request a male tech? I hope all is well. Best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victimorthecrime Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I agree w Irmajean. It's not a painful test, should be covered by insurance w a copay and will put your mind at ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks Irmajean and victim. This is just an old problem that's bothering me again. I'm inclined to tell the Doc that unless I can find a male tech that doesn't need an assistant I'll just pass. I'm kinda sorry I even bought it up to him now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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