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(NSFW) Is it normal for a female doctor not to do a testicular exam during a physical?

Asked by rockfan (14627points) December 12th, 2017 from iPhone

Just recently had my first physical in a long time, and was surprised that my new primary doctor didn’t peform a testicular exam or a urinalysis. I usually perform a testicular exam myself once every other month, but I was hoping to have some reassurance from a doctor.

I’ve heard that young female doctors nowadays skip the testicular exam because they’re afraid of being accused of “inappropriate touching”. Do you think this claim has any validity?

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