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Confessions of a Male Gynecologist: A View from the Other Side of the Stirrups
Curious about the world of obstetrics and gynecology? Want to know why a future doctor would want to specialize in gynecology? Or perhaps you’d just like a peek behind the curtain, so to speak -- and to hear some OBGYN secrets. If you’re intrigued by any of these topics, or just want to know about women’s health from an OBGYN who tells it like it is, this book is for you.
“Confessions of a Male Gynecologist” reveals not only what your gynecologist is thinking when your feet are in the stirrups, but provides women with some frank advice. Dr. Bellanger provides readers with an education, gets on his high horse, and shares some unbelievable (and in many cases), “laugh-out-loud” stories.
“Confessions of a Male Gynecologist” reveals not only what your gynecologist is thinking when your feet are in the stirrups, but provides women with some frank advice. Dr. Bellanger provides readers with an education, gets on his high horse, and shares some unbelievable (and in many cases), “laugh-out-loud” stories.
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2016
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January 5, 2021
While his information is good, and I can tell that he's passionate about what he does, he comes across as highly paternalistic and dismissive when it comes to womens' choices in childbirth and educating themselves about their own care. I work in women's healthcare, so I deal with these topics every day. Gone (thankfully!) are the days when "Dr. knows best!" and women should just listen to them only. Women deserve to get as much information from various sources as possible and can then sort through this WITH her Dr to determine what path they're both most comfortable with. I was also distressed at the jabs he made at women OB-Gynes. While I understand his desire to point out that male OB-Gynes can be sensitive and wonderful, trying to make this point by painting female OB-Gynes as cold and uncaring -- and, at one point insinuating they they're not as adept at surgery --is just wrong. Every Dr should be judged by their own merit -- and the genitalia possessed by said Dr should not be an issue. He could have made that point quite well, rather than just trying to go in the other direction by proclaiming superiority.
September 11, 2020
Haha Haha Women are so stupid.
Seriously, this book was just offensive to all women. Apparently we aren't supposed to do any research on our own, any woman who does that is just wrong and unintelligent. While some of his thoughts about when he is "down there" were interesting, on the whole it was just a propaganda piece for big pharmaceutical. And a big self pat on the back for doctors.
Seriously, this book was just offensive to all women. Apparently we aren't supposed to do any research on our own, any woman who does that is just wrong and unintelligent. While some of his thoughts about when he is "down there" were interesting, on the whole it was just a propaganda piece for big pharmaceutical. And a big self pat on the back for doctors.
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January 2, 2021*sigh*
i was really hoping this book wouldn't be exactly what it turned out to be..... just reinforces the fact that i'll never visit a male gynecologist. yikes city
i was really hoping this book wouldn't be exactly what it turned out to be..... just reinforces the fact that i'll never visit a male gynecologist. yikes city
December 5, 2021
Cringe
This book just made me feel uncomfortable, it started about halfway through when I think I detected a touch of professional misogyny mixed with superman syndrome. He says this about a woman pushing out a babies head,
“ If baby has a lot of hair, I’ll sometimes braid it.”
He says the Dads think that that is fun.
He is incorrect about UH Care, Australian Taxation, as he is probably afraid that if Affordable Health Care came to the USA he would lose money.
I am not surprised he is only booked a week and a half ahead. People can probably smell his arrogance.
I would give this guy a BIG MISS.
This book just made me feel uncomfortable, it started about halfway through when I think I detected a touch of professional misogyny mixed with superman syndrome. He says this about a woman pushing out a babies head,
“ If baby has a lot of hair, I’ll sometimes braid it.”
He says the Dads think that that is fun.
He is incorrect about UH Care, Australian Taxation, as he is probably afraid that if Affordable Health Care came to the USA he would lose money.
I am not surprised he is only booked a week and a half ahead. People can probably smell his arrogance.
I would give this guy a BIG MISS.
January 27, 2017
Compared to other "confessions" books I've read, this was a bit of a let down. Other than some funny anecdotes at the beginning, the rest of the book was just talking about how great and nice it is to deliver children into the world and make people's day. It was ok but not something I'd recommend if you're after a laugh and funny stories.
August 24, 2017
Its a very boring book
I was expecting a witty book. Not a boring book about running a obgyn office and sometimes whiny book about being a obgyn
I was expecting a witty book. Not a boring book about running a obgyn office and sometimes whiny book about being a obgyn
January 5, 2020
Heteronormative and Misogynistic
I very rarely write reviews, but this book just fired me up so badly that I felt I have to.
Not only are generalizations made about the female population but statements such as if he’s not interested in sex he’s probably cheating are incredibly closed minded and old school.
Here is a book that’s meant to help open women up to the inside world of OBGYN and instead it marginalizes their experiences.
And that’s not even to mention the comment about finding a midwife or the one about firing a patient because she (they) chose to forego a test he recommended.
Until we (all of use, men, women, everyone else) learn to stand up and say no to this kind of thinking by our health care providers, it will persist until the end of time.
One word review of this book? “Ughhhhhhhh”
I very rarely write reviews, but this book just fired me up so badly that I felt I have to.
Not only are generalizations made about the female population but statements such as if he’s not interested in sex he’s probably cheating are incredibly closed minded and old school.
Here is a book that’s meant to help open women up to the inside world of OBGYN and instead it marginalizes their experiences.
And that’s not even to mention the comment about finding a midwife or the one about firing a patient because she (they) chose to forego a test he recommended.
Until we (all of use, men, women, everyone else) learn to stand up and say no to this kind of thinking by our health care providers, it will persist until the end of time.
One word review of this book? “Ughhhhhhhh”
September 29, 2020
Excellent book about an honest medical professional whom takes his job very seriously.
This man worked hard to get where he is today and deserves every dime. We need more doctors like this.It was definitely a pleasure to read. Easy to read and understand at any teenage level to senior citizens , a beautiful job done by the author writing this wonderful book. Thank You Doctor as you have earned that title.😀
This man worked hard to get where he is today and deserves every dime. We need more doctors like this.It was definitely a pleasure to read. Easy to read and understand at any teenage level to senior citizens , a beautiful job done by the author writing this wonderful book. Thank You Doctor as you have earned that title.😀
November 9, 2020
Not bad....
Very informative. Some of the stories were humorous. The author could get rather preachy at times, though. I tried to attribute that to having years in the practice and expansive knowledge to share. It took me a bit to finish because I had to be in the mood to read it. Overall, it wasn't horrible.
Very informative. Some of the stories were humorous. The author could get rather preachy at times, though. I tried to attribute that to having years in the practice and expansive knowledge to share. It took me a bit to finish because I had to be in the mood to read it. Overall, it wasn't horrible.
January 20, 2021
A lot of this is SYSK, but it does not hurt a bit (honest!) to have the basics and then some delivered in a warm and caring manner. This is a doctor ti whom you could bring your scariest secrets and not be worried any more once the were discussed. As it should be, Good to now there are still practitioners providing such care,
April 12, 2021
Great insight to a doctors mind between my legs
Even at 70 I’m still learning about the female body and bringing life into this world. It’s very comforting to know what my doctor is thinking vs what I’m thinking he is thinking, when on the table. While I’m laying there counting the ceiling tile it’s good to know that my doctors are doing their job professionally.
Even at 70 I’m still learning about the female body and bringing life into this world. It’s very comforting to know what my doctor is thinking vs what I’m thinking he is thinking, when on the table. While I’m laying there counting the ceiling tile it’s good to know that my doctors are doing their job professionally.
August 31, 2019
I was expecting a book with a funny anecdotes about things he’d heard or been asked – not a whiny and condescending story about healthcare and office overhead. There were a few funny parts but it certainly didn’t make for a pleasurable reading experience overall.
May 6, 2020
Funny and interesting!
Dr. Bellanger sounds like a wonderful doctor. His book is reassuring, honest and made me laugh. Great viewpoints about things most women have wondered about.
Dr. Bellanger sounds like a wonderful doctor. His book is reassuring, honest and made me laugh. Great viewpoints about things most women have wondered about.
September 16, 2020
The best of Ob/Gyne info.
Very informative, humorous and extremely well written. Dr Bellanger sounds like my mind of doctor. I'm wishing him a wonderful retirement & well deserved rest!
Very informative, humorous and extremely well written. Dr Bellanger sounds like my mind of doctor. I'm wishing him a wonderful retirement & well deserved rest!
January 25, 2025
The cover made me laugh & i decided oh why not read it, is it as awful for the men as it is for women who have those exams? The author is older, and hes honest with his opinions. I appreciated his candor. Humans do strange things.
July 21, 2020
Interesting.
The author has included some interesting items in this book. A wide variety of subjects are included. I enjoyed the humorous stories most of all.
The author has included some interesting items in this book. A wide variety of subjects are included. I enjoyed the humorous stories most of all.
August 15, 2020
Pass on this one
Cocky and arrogant. He thinks he’s funnier than he really is. I only finished the book so I could write the review.
Cocky and arrogant. He thinks he’s funnier than he really is. I only finished the book so I could write the review.
November 28, 2020
Gyn values
I was disappointed by the lesser amount of little stories from his practice.
The Dr.s opinion is quite strong, almost like he's a politician running for office.
I was disappointed by the lesser amount of little stories from his practice.
The Dr.s opinion is quite strong, almost like he's a politician running for office.
December 16, 2020
Great stories
This is written from the male point oh view. Really interesting with anecdotes and examples. I found it well written and informative
This is written from the male point oh view. Really interesting with anecdotes and examples. I found it well written and informative
January 8, 2021
Not what I was expecting and an awful lot about his views on Medicaid and the ACA. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I didn’t want to read about it.
May 29, 2025
eh…
Just not what it’s advertised as at all. More views on insurance than stories about patients. It was so Disappointing.
Just not what it’s advertised as at all. More views on insurance than stories about patients. It was so Disappointing.
June 16, 2016
Loved this book
I loved the fact that this story was told from a male point of view. You always wonder, how does a Dr look at the other end of a woman day after day. Now I know. Well written and humorous enough to wish it would never end. Hope you write another book...surely their are more stories to tell! Do tell!
I loved the fact that this story was told from a male point of view. You always wonder, how does a Dr look at the other end of a woman day after day. Now I know. Well written and humorous enough to wish it would never end. Hope you write another book...surely their are more stories to tell! Do tell!
October 14, 2016
Great read
I thought this book was interesting and seemed that the doctor genuinely enjoys his profession. Medicine is an interesting job and he seems to be compassionate and considerate.
I thought this book was interesting and seemed that the doctor genuinely enjoys his profession. Medicine is an interesting job and he seems to be compassionate and considerate.
October 16, 2016
I didn't get one thing - Dr. Bellanger can't stand Medicaid parasites but he's perfectly OK with prostitutes and their lifestyle. Oh wait, the elite prostitute from the book earns $130.000 a year.
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