For patient comfort, let the patient cover himself without you in the room or facing him, keep your eyes above the sheet and on the screen. That way the patient will feel comfortable, and you will receive more trust.
I wouldn't trust women who act like this with anything. That's why they wouldn't have male medical professionals do something like this to them - they know its degrading, but don't care..
@@tommac21 instead of trying to make the patient more comfortable what you’re really saying is shut up and deal with it , go find a male tech, it’s no wonder why men will not have test or procedures when women have a heartless attitude, you may think this is a joke, men are not laughing, only on the outside
You imagine two male techs creating a video like this about carrying out this kind of process on a womans genitals? The whole medical industry sees men as animals compared to women, both in terms of patients and as medical professionals.
@@greatness260 Women get to choose, they can have a male or female gynecologist. Ever hear of equality? - its giving men and women the same choices, which men currently don't get as they are seen as second class. And no, I've never heard or seen of two male gynecologists making a disparaging and degrading video like this about treating a womans genitals.
@@JamesSmith-ln4fu I do drug and alcohol urine tests for work where a female nurse stands over you looking at your penis while you urinate. You are not allowed to wait for male nurse, you will get sacked. A man is not allowed to supervise a woman during the same test. Go figure
@@JamesSmith-ln4fu I will add to your discussion that there are now ALL WOMAN GYNO CLINICS, and ALL.WOMAN BREAST EXAM CLINICS, available and advertised as such, where no men work. There are no such clinics for men. WOMAN have always been treated with more respect in exams, then men. Double Standards.
Petrina, yes! Good job! Leave the room and give the patient some privacy. Uncover only as necessary. These simple steps demonstrate respect. I once worked in a clinic with a female sono tech. When a male patient asked for a male tech or was the least bit hesitant, she was visibly irritated. I once asked her if she would be uncomfortable if a man performed an intimate procedure on her. She replied, “I will never let a man touch me.”
And THIS is EXACTLY their view too. How clinics can get away with ONLY hiring woman. It all comes down to the money. Woman will "walk" - men are ridiculed. There is DEFINITELY a set of double standards in sonography. Nothing is being done about it.
Just had a scrotal ultrasound today and found this video to analyse my experience. Was given a sheet of what looked and felt like kitchen paper to cover my boy. Of course, having to wipe off copious amounts of gel off of painful body parts meant that the "cover" was useless. 2 females doing the procedure and they made me feel like a piece of meat. I thought they would have some knowledge of urology, so tried to explain where the pain was eminating from. Half hearted scan with them basically saying to my face that there was nothing wrong until I asked them to finally scan the painful part. Oh, suddenly they found vascular build up. The pain was emanating from the lower part of my left testicle which they seemed to be avoiding. As soon as I widened my legs - because I thought it would make the area more accessible - the nurse recoiled and stopped scanning. If they had told me to cross my legs and position myself like they said in this video, perhaps a decent result would have been achieved. The NHS is far more incompetent than we are led to believe. I left the scan feeling ashamed, frustrated and confused. Thank you ladies. Next time this happens, I will be keeping your guidelines in mind.
@@tommac21 We live and learn. Will probably do that if there is a next time... Turns out that the area that they weren't scanning was the one area of concern...
I had one of these a couple years ago. Woman Sono, dark room, noone else present or offered. I was more than a bit nervous but she did a great job with settling my nerves in description of what we were going to do, and how. I was instantly eased and the whole thing was no big deal. She showed me the screen and asked if I'd like a description of stuff on it as she went or wait for my appt to get 'the highlights'. If I ever need another I won't be worried at all of the process.
Well thats you. I know for a fact I would have asked for a male or walked out. I have refused a female nurses catheterizing me. I asked for a male nurse. She wsnt happy. She used the old don't worry I've seen it al. So I told her no you haven't. I ended up with a male nurse.
Hi. Is it possible that during my testes ultrasound a tumour could have been missed as the testes were “tight/cold” rather than when they are warmer and more palpable? My ultrasound came back as good but I still have this worry. Thanks!
a male xray tech friend of mine told me they don't hire male techs because female patients object and they assume men will knuckle under and swallow their double standard bullshit
There is no way a male will be comfortable with a female doing this test. I hope there are many male sono techs out there and if not you should recruit them. I'm sure I would leave immediately if faced with a female!
@William Brothers, Hi, I am a man, and i just recently underwent of ultrasound on my testicles by two female. When you have a problem on your testicles. You wouldn't care about if you are comfortable or not with a female who check up on your testicles or whether they're men. What you only care is to know what the problem is and how to treat it.
@@arthurpalermo8395 Does that apply to women and having a male medical professional do a breast exam or trans vaginal ultrasound? Suddenly becomes wrong, doesn't it? They put up barriers to men in health care so they never have men do the same. Its interesting that equality is so fluid when the genders are reversed.
Actually a male, me for example, is comfortable having a woman do a scrotal ultrasound. You are making this a sexual thing and it isn't. They care about what they are doing and doing it well so nothing is missed not what your junk looks like. What if the male teck was gay? He wouldn't care about your junk either. He would also concentrate on what needs to be done. I have had many scrotum ultrasounds done and prostate as well. All the tecks were women and all were great. Professional, kind and courteous. Stop overthinking others motives or what they "think" of your body. The scan is just another part of their job. It needs to be done so they do it.
Only one comment. Guys getting testical ultrasounds, should have the choice of gender doing the ultrasound. Most often, clinics do not offer choice of gender because only woman are employed there. Changes should be made. I had 4 testical Ultrasounds done, and each time by a different woman. By no means am I discrediting the quality of the exam by either gender, but I am stating that if a man doesn't want a female, and has modesty issues, ( yes men do, and that is perfectly ok, this is normal) he should be able to choose a male tech. Woman don't have to choose, their gender overwhelmingly is employed so no issues. Just my opinion.
Hi Jim! Thank you for your comment. We definitely agree with you and I remember having this conversation one day when we were filming. Just as women have the option to choose the gender of the sono for pelvic scans, men too should have the option for scrotal ultrasounds. I (Petrina here!) have pushed for men to be given the choice or at the very least be informed that a female will be doing the scan at the time of booking, then they have the choice to accept or decline the appointment. Thanks again for your comment Jim!
Petrina, thank you for your kind and quick response. I am glad you "get it". Like I said, I have no issues with females doing male sonograms, and I am VERY certain you have the very same education and capability as a male sonographer ( I have a daughter who is in NURO ICU who is smart as a whip at a MAJOR hospital) but my quest is for "THE CHOICE" for men. Woman seem to have it a lot better. All Female Breast Clinics, All female OBGYN clinics.... etc, but men are always told to "Suck it Up - "You don't have anything - we (as females) haven't seen before...? NO...wrong answer... we do NOT want to hear that. This is old "pressure tactic" of doing things.....embarrassing men to suck it up and accept females in their exam. It is time to deal with men's modesty, and also giving men "choice" and sensitivity - just like woman get and demand.. I was in an exam with 2 females, and it was very embarrassing, and I wish I had of said no. Men need the very same care as afforded to woman. Thank you for your response. in the very least, I hope my response has made you even more aware to help your job when men come in. Not every man, wants to expose himself to you. Many, if given the "choice" - would take a man. Many men do NOT feel comfortable talking to a woman about his male issues. Many men will die, and not go to the doctor because of this issue. That is NOT how we want male-health-care to be. We want men JUST as comfortable when it comes to their health, as woman.
@@jimdoyle4345 I wholeheartedly agree and we are very grateful for your input. It is an important subject and I believe that opening these lines of communication will be of great benefit for patients and sonos alike. You raising this will hopefully help us all be more mindful in future examinations. Thanks again!
Thank you for helping to stand up for male choice. As a male who was ambushed I and my wife have started taking a stand for male rights to same gender staff for intimate procedures. It is not anything I can be relaxed about no matter what. Had to many bad humiliating experiences. I am at point I will never go for any more care for anything where I am exposed. Men who feel As I do most often do not get medical care. I am back at that point.
@@msks723 Thank You and Jim Doyle for taking a stand for male patients! As I age and find the need for urological procedures I am learning of the almost total absence of male assistive support in urology clinics. This is distressing to say the least as I have been subjected to some very egregious female behavior in hospitals and clinics. I have made the decision not to allow female medical assistants (in my state they are not licensed or even required to be high school graduates) any involvement in my personal care. As for nurses, maybe, if I can get comfortable with them but most likely not. I finally found a clinic in my area that has a male nurse practitioner perform or assist the doctor with intimate procedures.
In a bit nervous, I've had an aching testicle for a while now and doc has sent me to get a ultrasound. I have a pretty small penis and don't feel like showing anyone else as it's embarrassing. Haha, sometimes life puts you in these embarrassing situations, like in the Ben Stiller movies it's ridiculous.
I had a scrotal ultrasound scan recently by a female sonographer who was very professional and it was all over in quick time with no embarrassment at all --- We both preferred the small talk to break the ice and get the job done.
I've had 3 done, twice with a male once with a female. Neither time with either one did I feel uncomfortable. All three kept me male part covered or let me keep it covered. I wouldn't think twice about letting a female do it again.
Were I a patient simulator getting a scrotal ultrasound, I would advise the two sonographers in the video to conform to the ethical principle of respect for patient autonomy. This principle is associated with a set of ethical values such as informed consent, personal privacy, dignity, confidentiality, bodily integrity, and choice. There are treatment principles that can be logically derived from the ethical principle and ethical values. One treatment principle is to permit patients to do what they are capable and willing to do. This gives the patient a sense of control over his/her own treatment. Neither protocol described by the sonographers in the video appears to fully conform to the treatment principle in question; patients are not invited to do certain things that they are capable of doing themselves. If the sonographers violate the treatment principle, it follows that they also deviant from one or more of the ethical values and the principle of respect for patient autonomy. Of import for many, if not most, male patients is the medical necessity of exposing their penises when a scrotal ultrasound is done.* It is my understanding that there is no need to do so. Nevertheless, it appears that the protocols used by both sonographers lead to exposure. I submit that were patients given the choices denied to them by the two sonographers in the video, they could decide for themselves whether or not or to what extent to cover themselves. If I am correct, then the two sonographers have an ethical deficiency that needs to be corrected. It takes more than technical skills to successfully maneuver in most healthcare settings in which legal/ethical issues are quotidian occurrences; it takes a solid foundation in distinguishing between human rights and privileges and the recognition that the latter never trumps the former. * To paraphrase the U.S. courts: The desire of Americans to cover their naked bodies from the view of strangers, especially those of the opposite sex, is a matter of elementary self-respect, personal dignity, and fundamental right to privacy. Anyone who would usurp those rights plays the role of the tyrant. It's a strange doctrine, indeed, that would require a person to relinquish those rights by virtue of the misfortune of falling ill and having to enter a healthcare facility (e.g., Backus v. Baptist, EEOC v. Mercy, Jones v. Hinds).
There is profound unlawful discrimination and disrespectful disparity in equity between male patients and female patients... [1] Male patients, including boys, are NOT informed that they have the comfort RIGHT to same-sex practitioners and technicians, [2] male patients, including boys, are NOT informed of their right NOT to have female nurses or medical assistants unnecessarily in the clinical rooms, [3] males patients, including boys, are NOT informed that they may decline intimate parts of an exam, or that they may have the comfort of a "patient advocate" of their choosing present, [4] female medical staff do NOT ask mother's of adolescent and teenage boys to leave the clinical rooms (but they insist father's leave, even if the patient is male) and [5] male patients, including boys, who advocate for their rights are OFTEN ostracized, ridiculed, shamed and punned.
Taking this situation lightly and humorously is the reason why men will not have this service, that hurts health care, As I read other female sonographers they all say the same thing your health is most important, that’s a lie, women’s curiosity will never fade, it’s easy to say get a male sonographer, try and find one…
Why do you think it's funny to embarrass the men? Why wasn't this done by a male tech? It's sad that men have to endure so much embarrassment, lack of privacy , and respect . It's sad that Dr's allows this to happen. Female medical staff can do say anything to cut males down, and get by with it.
Linda, please leave the room and allow your patients to undress and dress in private. Also, Petrina's draping method is more respectful. Since well before the end of the last century, I have used methods minimize my patient's exposure whether male of female. Our patients are already sick and they’re afraid. There is no reason to add embarrassment to their problems.
Compared to when I had one in UK 5yrs ago she is respecting privacy. In UK had two technicians in the room had a bit of rolled up paper towel to hold across penis to keep it out of the way and was never left in the room alone even when having to clean the gel off after.
How about just to avoid any embarrassing moments to any patient. Only males do males and females do females. And especially nowadays everyone is so sue happy with sexual harassment suits.
You both presented this very professionally. As a 60 year old RN, this will be a 1st for me and now I'm not nervous at all. Thanks for helping me see what to expect.
Thank you for the feedback! I am glad you feel a little more at ease. Remember, if at all you feel uncomfortable or perhaps you don't get a good vibe from the sonographer, you are always within your rights to change sonographers or have the scan another time. Take care! Petrina
I am going in for this procedure tomorrow and was/am very nervous about it. I was about to cancel until I watched your video on what to expect has put me at ease. Thank you so much.
This video helps me feel better but still am a little nervous. I've had a dull aching on or behind my left testicle. I went to the doctor today and she is requesting this procedure since the physical exam didn't find anything obvious. I don't intend to get erect but it happened during my physical and my physician was very professional. I'm nervous about it happening again during the ultrasound appointment. I hope it's more normal than not....
Hi Petrina and Linda. I hope you ignore some of the stupid comments on here because the vast amount of people appreciate your video and for all the great work you do. Thank you for caring
Good video, my young female tech was very nice, infact she did find what ended up only 2 weeks later getting infected and that was really bad, I needed it cut open, no time to even think about it, it hurt so damn much your video was perfect.
A LOT of what they presented is NOT in accordance with protocols... There is profound unlawful discrimination and disrespectful disparity in equity between male patients and female patients... [1] Male patients, including boys, are NOT informed that they have the comfort RIGHT to same-sex practitioners and technicians, [2] male patients, including boys, are NOT informed of their right NOT to have female nurses or medical assistants unnecessarily in the clinical rooms, [3] males patients, including boys, are NOT informed that they may decline intimate parts of an exam, or that they may have the comfort of a "patient advocate" of their choosing present, [4] female medical staff do NOT ask mother's of adolescent and teenage boys to leave the clinical rooms (but they insist father's leave, even if the patient is male) and [5] male patients, including boys, who advocate for their rights are OFTEN ostracized, ridiculed, shamed and punned.
Wow, What a great delivery of some very vital information. Wish someone gave me these tips and tricks when I was a student!!! Keep up the good work, cant wait to see what comes next.
Thank you SO much Mitch!! Many more coming your way...as soon Linda and I (mainly Linda 😉) stop being silly buggers and get into some scanning! Glad to have you joining us for the ride 😁
@256shadesofgrey6 There should be way more men doing this job. Millions of men refuse care because there are not enough male techs and nurses. Basically, it would be like you getting a mammogram by a man, which doesn't happen, so why the double standard. It isn't sexist either to be saying this that we don't won't women that we are not in a relationship with to be touching or looking at our genitals. Men are naturally very protective of our genitals and it is already hard enough to get examed by a doctor. Then, having to go through a bunch of female techs and embarrassing ourselves is too much for many men. I am not gonna flat out say women don't belong in your field because some men prefer women because of possible past trauma or preferences. However, men who have religious, mental, and modesty issues would rather die from whatever they got than be looked at by a female they are not in a relationship with. I am autistic I absolutely hate being touched and looked or anything down there it is almost like trying to make eye contact. I can't do it. Also, I have religious reasons as well. I can't bear my genitals in front of women I am not married to.
i subscribed because i’m taking prerequisites for diagnostic medical sonography next month, and i’ve been watching so many videos about sonography!! :)
Why do you think they are lovely because they think they are funny ? To men this is not funny and to many not having the choice of a male tech for this is humiliating, embarrassing and takes their dignity away. This is a type of sexual abuse. To add more fuel to fire they bring in their receptionist again female to watch as her chaperone not the man's. Standing there taking it all in. Nothing makes it more comfortable.
Typical female like things like this as it embarrasses and humiliates many men. I know on here many have no problems but we know many men who will not go to the doctor for intimate problems because they will not let a darn female and HER female chaperone see or touch their intimate area.
Okay Honestly as a male, I am much more comfortable with a female technician when it comes to anything to do with my testicles, penis, anal or for that fact - Anything, I only go to female doctors, techs, etc...... It’s childish to be intimidated or embarrassed by a female that is trained to do this!!
@@dalemc6986 Good for you. That is your own personal feeling about yourself. And you absolutely have the right to feel that way. However my friend, others also have the right to feel differently. You are in no position and have no right to tell others how they should feel, nor are you in a position to judge them and call them 'childish'. Shame on you.
I am having this procedure tomorrow. The thought that my stenographer could be as callous and lack empathy like these two has increased my stress immeasurably. If a man treated my wife like this with a mammogram or the like I would not rest until he was not only fired but charged.
@@blackhawk7r221 Actually I have had 4 of these. I was treated with respect each time and am not medically modest. I actually spoke for a friend of mine but these women are inconsiderate and unprofessional. I am glad that I had compassionate women each time.
@@DanteOeste I agree. It seemed that they made a joke of the whole thing. I doubt that they have the same attitude when performing any procedures on women. I've had five or six of these ultrasounds, and some were by caring professionals and some were not.
Under no circumstances would I allow a woman to do this to me if I saw a woman I would walk run or crawl away and ask for a man to be made available this does not mean I think you are unprofessional or unable to do the job just my preference is male exam for anything below the belt and above the knees
These things of ours don't need much. Being shot by a bb gun, and we're finished, luckily not my experience, but a neighbor's, he is no longer with us, pain shock.
@@natb9713 Were not the disposable sex. We're the sex that defends your sex, and ultimately gets killed in war, and on the job, and commits suicide 3xs the rate of woman. Very Shallow you would say that.
This is a good education video, I once went to female doctor for testicles check for cancer as I have kiwi sized balls. She said she could not feel anything wrong and made funny comment saying I think your just blessed with big balls, and said they appear healthy. I have small pain sometimes in my left ball. At the time I didn't have insurance so I couldn't afford a scan like this. My question is what are healthy sized balls or normal I guess for size you normally see in scans like this? I ask because if I get mine scanned I'm concerned I will be embarrassed by the size or if it's cancer. Great video, this was informative and helpful.
Thank you for your comment! We would recommend that you find a doctor that you are comfortable with and will refer you for a scan if it is something that is bothering you. There really isn't a 'normal' size (everyone is very different) however what we usually look for is asymmetry (they are different in size) or lumps. Our only recommendation is for you to go with your gut feeling, if you are concerned then get them looked at. Although it can be off putting the come across a health care professional who may make you feel embarrassed, know that there are many more out there willing to help and make you feel comfortable. All the best!
@@256shadesofgrey6 For this guy after embarrassment and ambush by females, I will only have male doctors and no females in exam room while exposed. Will never again have this or any other exam like this done by females. Time to get men for male intimate area test, sonograms etc. Women have yelled to get their way and will never in the US have males for mammograms etc. Come on men let's start a new movement demanding males for anything where we are exposed if we want. And before any of you say you don't care and want women for this type of thing you have that right. Many men want the same right to choose. In my case I have had many experiences with female staff that has been rude, embarrassing, harassing. I will not go through this again.
@@erica8332 the area we are located and in most areas in US no male mammographers. They are only females as women will not allow it. And it is sexual discrimination to the men who want same gender sonographers, etc for their intimate needs. A few men go into nursing for childbirth as nurses, cnas but women have right to say hell no and they are provided female staff.
With the greatest respect I do recommend "knocking one out" a day to keep things flushed through rather than anything stale building up, in the privacy of your own space and with a close friend if you prefer. Also keeps the muscles toned and the prostate in regular reliable working order, so no night peeing.
I just had this done a few days ago and I had this done a year-and-a-half ago and it was the same man doing the ultrasound in that area and in Canada we don't do it the way that you described either person that described it we do it where they ask you to put a washcloth across the penis and then like you said pull up on it so it behind and up and then they want us to both of their legs slightly so they can get a good look to see where the probe is on the testicle area and then they take about how do you say 20 minutes about to do the whole areas the year-and-a-half ago scan was showing that they were cysts on my testicles about five of them and now they've been painful so I have to see my regular GP and then he will decide whether or not to send me to a urologist and I think I know what's going on it's to do with the epididymis behind the testicle where one says might be blocking where the sperm are kept after they mature in the testicle and if that's the case they usually do have to take that out
I had a few scrotal scans and tumors on both testicles were found. Sadly, they had to be removed...both of them. Then I still had a few scans to locate scar tissue that was causing pain. The women technicians that performed them were all professional. Guys, if you think an ultrasound is sort of humiliating, have a prostate biopsy. Painful, embarrassing and humiliating all at once. Thankfully, no cancer with that test.
Men can be professional too. Its time women started accepting male staff the way we have no choice over female staff. This attitude that only women can be professional is degrading and wrong, especially when our health care system is complaining about a lack of health care professionals. Start treating everyone like human beings, not just women.
I wouldn't let a woman do either. In fact I wouldn't even lat 1 in the room. I've had 5 major surgeries and wouldn't even let a female nurse catheterize me.
I would be honest. I would have just let myself be a test to see if they could save the testicles. If I were in this guy's shoes, I would have let the cancer kill me. Losing your manhood is no way to live.
i wasnt embarrassed at all when i posted a massive wood during my scan, in fact she moved the towel and scanned a little higher on the base of the shaft. which is normal I was told.
I do my spiel just like Petrina, hand gestures and all. I have been doing this a long time, and it is the ONLY dialogue that seems to work :) So glad you all are doing this channel! You give so many great tips and tricks. Love to see how you each approach the exams differently.
Well I know I would walk right out if I saw a woman. In there. I don't even let a nurse in the room when it comes to personal exams No will i let a female nurse catheterize me.
@@aidanc9396 I'd say you were the insecure one. You allow everyone else to set your boundaries. Talk about insecure and pitiful actually. Now go ahead and make your obligatory attacks against "manhood" and whatnot. Soys have nothing else.
This is the most unprofessional, thoroughly disgusting exhibition of alleged patient care I've ever seen. Here we have two female harridans, glorying in their ability to subject male patients to humiliating and mortifying procedures, simply because, professionally, they can. No thought is given to the mortifying effect this has on some male patients, or their sense of being violated. In the world outside the walls of a hospital, this would be called sexual assault. Here it is not, for the specious reason that these patient theoretically can get up and leave. But if your GP has told you that testicular cancer is a real threat, can you really get up and leave. This isn't patient care, by a country mile. It's patient don't care. This video should be taken down.
Both male and female patients should be offered the choice of gender though. No matter what sex you are, if you’re experiencing pain, you don’t want to have felt pressured to capitulate on this issue.
I'm having this done tomorrow and intend to make the most of it: "Shouldn't we order drinks first?" "I've got enough scrotum for 8 of 'em. If you need to rope one and tie it to a post for photos, no problem." "The carpet and drapes don't match, but I haven't dyed anything. Is this common?" (I actually want to know this.) "If it's helpful for me to hold traction on the twig while you scan the berries, good or else I've been practicing for this my whole life for nothing." "Why do I feel like I'm supposed to leave a couple of twenties on the nightstand?"
Hi Jimmy. All the best with the scan tomorrow however I would take a moment to think about these comments. I have had so many men speak to me like this during the scan and it made me feel uncomfortable. So try to relax, but also be mindful of how these comments may make the sonographer feel. Cheers, Petrina
@@256shadesofgrey6; I'll be mindful :-) For context, I'm a non-threatening grandpa and retired paramedic firefighter. I've 60 years experience reading people in all imaginable situations and settings - very little surprises me by now. However, I am a little surprised that you've been made uncomfortable by such comments, because those comments are intended as humor - a mechanism to diminish the awkwardness of the situation and a path for patients to distract themselves from their anxiety. I would've guessed you'd have heard it all by now and have the wit to play into their comments without offense or discomfort. I experienced some comical overtures and innuendo from older women as a young paramedic, some of them shockingly explicit. You should have canned responses in hand. "If only you were 40 years younger and my wife wasn't so dangerous," etc. Just remember that cold water doesn't need to be ice water when dealing with people merely looking to distract themselves from their situation.
Oh yes, we have humour in mind and know how useful it is to soften an awkward situation but as you said, its all about reading the situation and the person :) and that is hard to do over a youtube comment haha so I hope the scan went well & you were able to give the sonographer some well intended laughter. Take care!
@@jimmyyounger618 I agree with you Jimmy. I've commented here before. It IS awkward for many guys. The biggest problem in this industry is the sheer lack of "choice" for men, when it comes to these exams. Woman get superior choice over men, when it comes to any exposure in a medical setting. Men are "expected" to adhere to exposure, and sometimes made fun of if they dont. I get your humor. After all, I think I remember some reference to "our parts" in the beginning of the video as "balls". Maybe to make light of the situation too? - Professionally, they aren't "balls" they are testicles. Men DO feel awkward. The BEST answer to this, is offer men "choice". Not an excuse. After all.... some woman don't mind male techs, but the clinics don't offer them, because woman get more sensitivity to their modesty needs, than men do. Its more a matter of " making money" for the clinic. More woman turn down males, and want a female. Effects the clinics bottom line. It's time for change.
Exactly who are you and why would 2 women even be talkinng about this. There are male radiologist. Your only supposed to be giving women these. I know I wouldn't even let a woman in the room
And why the hell are there so many female providers like these two snarky fn bitches all over youtube yapping about men's private parts? Is it some kind of sick, twisted, perverse, power tripping need to assert dominance? And how many videos do you see with male providers yapping about female patients private parts or discussing in detail how to perform pap smears or pelvic exams with snarky fn bullshit attitudes like these two hags do? If you do see such videos they will virtually always be voiced by serious and respectful females. How many male mamagram techs does that fn clinic of theirs employ (there is no such thing because breasts are so private and personal that we just cant have men image them although its just fine to put my balls on display for an ocean of female providers like these two power tripping skanks who feel the need to yuck it up about them) and how many of them would allow a male tech, if there was such a thing, to image there breasts? Goddamned double standard hypocritical ball busting clitasaurus's like these two fn bitches need to take their insulting fucking video down.
Maybe it is different in US, but I really don't understand why so many men are worried by the fact that the person examing them is a woman. I had a scan and two other exams in same area. On all three occasions - 2 women and 1 man - were professional. I don't think I had anything they hadn't already seen, or that they would have any interest other than a professional one in. My only concern was that they were competant. I expected and heard only use of medically correct terminology - so wouldn't expect 'balls' during a real consultation, but I guess this was a video not a real consultation and its difficult to cover all patient expectations in a video.
@@jasonscott7734 yes, same whichever way. I know two close female relations, who have had intimate examinations by male doctors and I have never heard any concerns raised, beyond the fact that an intimate examination is always a little delicate especially when you are young. But in reality women experience such examinations regularly during their lives so with age it becomes pretty matter of course.
@@aquilegus That's great, now maybe male sonographers, male nurses and technicians can start being accepted by female patients so both genders can get a choice and we can get that equality and respect that should apply to everyone. Right now, female patients such as your family members get a choice, and men don't. Clinics can actively avoid hiring men in certain roles in order to protect female patient dignity, and that means men pay with theirs. Once the systemic discrimination and barriers against men going in to health care come down, we can get to that equality and respect for everyone we keep hearing about. Thanks for your post, it was appreciated.
@@jasonscott7734 I'm not in the States, but my family members had no choice and I've never heard of anyone being asked outside of certain religious groups. Frankly if we can't trust male or female doctors to be professional, then they should not be working as doctors or the like. As such, I don't see any need to specify.
You mentioned doctors, but these ladies are technicians ! One year in school and now replacing males in the medical field, because women won't accept a male technician !
For patient comfort, let the patient cover himself without you in the room or facing him, keep your eyes above the sheet and on the screen. That way the patient will feel comfortable, and you will receive more trust.
I wouldn't trust women who act like this with anything. That's why they wouldn't have male medical professionals do something like this to them - they know its degrading, but don't care..
No for better comfort dont even come in the room. And send for a male tech !!
@@tommac21 try and find one
@@tommac21 instead of trying to make the patient more comfortable what you’re really saying is shut up and deal with it , go find a male tech, it’s no wonder why men will not have test or procedures when women have a heartless attitude, you may think this is a joke, men are not laughing, only on the outside
Well said m8.i find their attidude nauseating.we're worried males here.
a male who got "a bit cheeky" with a female patient would be fired, arrested, prosecuted, jailed and sued.
You imagine two male techs creating a video like this about carrying out this kind of process on a womans genitals?
The whole medical industry sees men as animals compared to women, both in terms of patients and as medical professionals.
@@JamesSmith-ln4fu never heard of a gynecologist?
@@greatness260 Women get to choose, they can have a male or female gynecologist. Ever hear of equality? - its giving men and women the same choices, which men currently don't get as they are seen as second class. And no, I've never heard or seen of two male gynecologists making a disparaging and degrading video like this about treating a womans genitals.
@@JamesSmith-ln4fu I do drug and alcohol urine tests for work where a female nurse stands over you looking at your penis while you urinate. You are not allowed to wait for male nurse, you will get sacked. A man is not allowed to supervise a woman during the same test. Go figure
@@JamesSmith-ln4fu I will add to your discussion that there are now ALL WOMAN GYNO CLINICS, and ALL.WOMAN BREAST EXAM CLINICS, available and advertised as such, where no men work. There are no such clinics for men. WOMAN have always been treated with more respect in exams, then men. Double Standards.
Petrina, yes! Good job! Leave the room and give the patient some privacy. Uncover only as necessary. These simple steps demonstrate respect.
I once worked in a clinic with a female sono tech. When a male patient asked for a male tech or was the least bit hesitant, she was visibly irritated. I once asked her if she would be uncomfortable if a man performed an intimate procedure on her. She replied, “I will never let a man touch me.”
There you go. In other words she likes seeing men vulnerable.
And THIS is EXACTLY their view too. How clinics can get away with ONLY hiring woman. It all comes down to the money. Woman will "walk" - men are ridiculed. There is DEFINITELY a set of double standards in sonography. Nothing is being done about it.
Women to not feel men’s nudity is humorous, however women think men’s embarrassment is hilarious as shown on this video
Just had a scrotal ultrasound today and found this video to analyse my experience. Was given a sheet of what looked and felt like kitchen paper to cover my boy. Of course, having to wipe off copious amounts of gel off of painful body parts meant that the "cover" was useless. 2 females doing the procedure and they made me feel like a piece of meat. I thought they would have some knowledge of urology, so tried to explain where the pain was eminating from. Half hearted scan with them basically saying to my face that there was nothing wrong until I asked them to finally scan the painful part. Oh, suddenly they found vascular build up. The pain was emanating from the lower part of my left testicle which they seemed to be avoiding. As soon as I widened my legs - because I thought it would make the area more accessible - the nurse recoiled and stopped scanning. If they had told me to cross my legs and position myself like they said in this video, perhaps a decent result would have been achieved. The NHS is far more incompetent than we are led to believe. I left the scan feeling ashamed, frustrated and confused.
Thank you ladies. Next time this happens, I will be keeping your guidelines in mind.
Welcome to what some women call equality, Braaidude.
You imagine the genders reversed? - never tolerated. Total hypocrisy.
If I walked in and saw 2 women there ,I would have walked right out. Until they got a male to do it.
@@tommac21 We live and learn. Will probably do that if there is a next time...
Turns out that the area that they weren't scanning was the one area of concern...
Is it varicocele?
Now imagine 2 male sonographers...
You know what i mean
Double standards
Always. And I don't believe a male should be examining a woman in anyway either
I had one of these a couple years ago. Woman Sono, dark room, noone else present or offered. I was more than a bit nervous but she did a great job with settling my nerves in description of what we were going to do, and how. I was instantly eased and the whole thing was no big deal. She showed me the screen and asked if I'd like a description of stuff on it as she went or wait for my appt to get 'the highlights'. If I ever need another I won't be worried at all of the process.
I'm sorry no way in hell would I even consider letting a woman do this. Nevermind one on one.
I did ?. .
Well thats you. I know for a fact I would have asked for a male or walked out. I have refused a female nurses catheterizing me. I asked for a male nurse. She wsnt happy. She used the old don't worry I've seen it al. So I told her no you haven't. I ended up with a male nurse.
Hi. Is it possible that during my testes ultrasound a tumour could have been missed as the testes were “tight/cold” rather than when they are warmer and more palpable? My ultrasound came back as good but I still have this worry.
Thanks!
Ever think of hiring a male tech and giving men the same option for dignity and respect that you get from the opposite sex in healthcare?
a male xray tech friend of mine told me they don't hire male techs because female patients object and they assume men will knuckle under and swallow their double standard bullshit
They treat transvaginal ultrasound very differently. Double standards.
Just did this today and the hardest part was working out how to put the gown on 😂
There is no way a male will be comfortable with a female doing this test. I hope there are many male sono techs out there and if not you should recruit them. I'm sure I would leave immediately if faced with a female!
They don't care, Bill. So long as men don't treat them the same way, they don't care. If mens health is the only thing that suffers, they don't care.
@William Brothers, Hi, I am a man, and i just recently underwent of ultrasound on my testicles by two female. When you have a problem on your testicles. You wouldn't care about if you are comfortable or not with a female who check up on your testicles or whether they're men. What you only care is to know what the problem is and how to treat it.
@@arthurpalermo8395 Does that apply to women and having a male medical professional do a breast exam or trans vaginal ultrasound? Suddenly becomes wrong, doesn't it? They put up barriers to men in health care so they never have men do the same. Its interesting that equality is so fluid when the genders are reversed.
@Jayson Argonaut Mens health suffers enough without the environment created by women like these.
Actually a male, me for example, is comfortable having a woman do a scrotal ultrasound. You are making this a sexual thing and it isn't. They care about what they are doing and doing it well so nothing is missed not what your junk looks like. What if the male teck was gay? He wouldn't care about your junk either. He would also concentrate on what needs to be done. I have had many scrotum ultrasounds done and prostate as well. All the tecks were women and all were great. Professional, kind and courteous. Stop overthinking others motives or what they "think" of your body. The scan is just another part of their job. It needs to be done so they do it.
Only one comment. Guys getting testical ultrasounds, should have the choice of gender doing the ultrasound. Most often, clinics do not offer choice of gender because only woman are employed there. Changes should be made. I had 4 testical Ultrasounds done, and each time by a different woman. By no means am I discrediting the quality of the exam by either gender, but I am stating that if a man doesn't want a female, and has modesty issues, ( yes men do, and that is perfectly ok, this is normal) he should be able to choose a male tech. Woman don't have to choose, their gender overwhelmingly is employed so no issues. Just my opinion.
Hi Jim! Thank you for your comment. We definitely agree with you and I remember having this conversation one day when we were filming. Just as women have the option to choose the gender of the sono for pelvic scans, men too should have the option for scrotal ultrasounds. I (Petrina here!) have pushed for men to be given the choice or at the very least be informed that a female will be doing the scan at the time of booking, then they have the choice to accept or decline the appointment. Thanks again for your comment Jim!
Petrina, thank you for your kind and quick response. I am glad you "get it". Like I said, I have no issues with females doing male sonograms, and I am VERY certain you have the very same education and capability as a male sonographer ( I have a daughter who is in NURO ICU who is smart as a whip at a MAJOR hospital) but my quest is for "THE CHOICE" for men. Woman seem to have it a lot better. All Female Breast Clinics, All female OBGYN clinics.... etc, but men are always told to "Suck it Up - "You don't have anything - we (as females) haven't seen before...? NO...wrong answer... we do NOT want to hear that. This is old "pressure tactic" of doing things.....embarrassing men to suck it up and accept females in their exam. It is time to deal with men's modesty, and also giving men "choice" and sensitivity - just like woman get and demand.. I was in an exam with 2 females, and it was very embarrassing, and I wish I had of said no. Men need the very same care as afforded to woman. Thank you for your response. in the very least, I hope my response has made you even more aware to help your job when men come in. Not every man, wants to expose himself to you. Many, if given the "choice" - would take a man. Many men do NOT feel comfortable talking to a woman about his male issues. Many men will die, and not go to the doctor because of this issue. That is NOT how we want male-health-care to be. We want men JUST as comfortable when it comes to their health, as woman.
@@jimdoyle4345 I wholeheartedly agree and we are very grateful for your input. It is an important subject and I believe that opening these lines of communication will be of great benefit for patients and sonos alike. You raising this will hopefully help us all be more mindful in future examinations. Thanks again!
Thank you for helping to stand up for male choice. As a male who was ambushed I and my wife have started taking a stand for male rights to same gender staff for intimate procedures. It is not anything I can be relaxed about no matter what. Had to many bad humiliating experiences. I am at point I will never go for any more care for anything where I am exposed. Men who feel As I do most often do not get medical care. I am back at that point.
@@msks723 Thank You and Jim Doyle for taking a stand for male patients! As I age and find the need for urological procedures I am learning of the almost total absence of male assistive support in urology clinics. This is distressing to say the least as I have been subjected to some very egregious female behavior in hospitals and clinics. I have made the decision not to allow female medical assistants (in my state they are not licensed or even required to be high school graduates) any involvement in my personal care. As for nurses, maybe, if I can get comfortable with them but most likely not. I finally found a clinic in my area that has a male nurse practitioner perform or assist the doctor with intimate procedures.
In a bit nervous, I've had an aching testicle for a while now and doc has sent me to get a ultrasound. I have a pretty small penis and don't feel like showing anyone else as it's embarrassing. Haha, sometimes life puts you in these embarrassing situations, like in the Ben Stiller movies it's ridiculous.
I had a scrotal ultrasound scan recently by a female sonographer who was very professional and it was all over in quick time with no embarrassment at all --- We both preferred the small talk to break the ice and get the job done.
You accepted, what a female wouldn't, in a reverse gender situation
I've had 3 done, twice with a male once with a female. Neither time with either one did I feel uncomfortable. All three kept me male part covered or let me keep it covered. I wouldn't think twice about letting a female do it again.
I still would have refused. She may act professional but you don't know what goes on behind closed doors.
Thanks for sharing this information. I'm going for a scroll scan Monday. I've been anxious about it and your video helped calm me down.
Were I a patient simulator getting a scrotal ultrasound, I would advise the two sonographers in the video to conform to the ethical principle of respect for patient autonomy. This principle is associated with a set of ethical values such as informed consent, personal privacy, dignity, confidentiality, bodily integrity, and choice. There are treatment principles that can be logically derived from the ethical principle and ethical values. One treatment principle is to permit patients to do what they are capable and willing to do. This gives the patient a sense of control over his/her own treatment.
Neither protocol described by the sonographers in the video appears to fully conform to the treatment principle in question; patients are not invited to do certain things that they are capable of doing themselves. If the sonographers violate the treatment principle, it follows that they also deviant from one or more of the ethical values and the principle of respect for patient autonomy.
Of import for many, if not most, male patients is the medical necessity of exposing their penises when a scrotal ultrasound is done.* It is my understanding that there is no need to do so. Nevertheless, it appears that the protocols used by both sonographers lead to exposure. I submit that were patients given the choices denied to them by the two sonographers in the video, they could decide for themselves whether or not or to what extent to cover themselves.
If I am correct, then the two sonographers have an ethical deficiency that needs to be corrected. It takes more than technical skills to successfully maneuver in most healthcare settings in which legal/ethical issues are quotidian occurrences; it takes a solid foundation in distinguishing between human rights and privileges and the recognition that the latter never trumps the former.
* To paraphrase the U.S. courts: The desire of Americans to cover their naked bodies from the view of strangers, especially those of the opposite sex, is a matter of elementary self-respect, personal dignity, and fundamental right to privacy. Anyone who would usurp those rights plays the role of the tyrant. It's a strange doctrine, indeed, that would require a person to relinquish those rights by virtue of the misfortune of falling ill and having to enter a healthcare facility (e.g., Backus v. Baptist, EEOC v. Mercy, Jones v. Hinds).
There is profound unlawful discrimination and disrespectful disparity in equity between male patients and female patients... [1] Male patients, including boys, are NOT informed that they have the comfort RIGHT to same-sex practitioners and technicians, [2] male patients, including boys, are NOT informed of their right NOT to have female nurses or medical assistants unnecessarily in the clinical rooms, [3] males patients, including boys, are NOT informed that they may decline intimate parts of an exam, or that they may have the comfort of a "patient advocate" of their choosing present, [4] female medical staff do NOT ask mother's of adolescent and teenage boys to leave the clinical rooms (but they insist father's leave, even if the patient is male) and [5] male patients, including boys, who advocate for their rights are OFTEN ostracized, ridiculed, shamed and punned.
Taking this situation lightly and humorously is the reason why men will not have this service, that hurts health care, As I read other female sonographers they all say the same thing your health is most important, that’s a lie, women’s curiosity will never fade, it’s easy to say get a male sonographer, try and find one…
Why do you think it's funny to embarrass the men? Why wasn't this done by a male tech? It's sad that men have to endure so much embarrassment, lack of privacy , and respect . It's sad that Dr's allows this to happen. Female medical staff can do say anything to cut males down, and get by with it.
Linda, please leave the room and allow your patients to undress and dress in private. Also, Petrina's draping method is more respectful. Since well before the end of the last century, I have used methods minimize my patient's exposure whether male of female. Our patients are already sick and they’re afraid. There is no reason to add embarrassment to their problems.
Compared to when I had one in UK 5yrs ago she is respecting privacy. In UK had two technicians in the room had a bit of rolled up paper towel to hold across penis to keep it out of the way and was never left in the room alone even when having to clean the gel off after.
How about just to avoid any embarrassing moments to any patient. Only males do males and females do females. And especially nowadays everyone is so sue happy with sexual harassment suits.
@@hans1585 well why did you not ask the female to leave the room. Or just say you'll wait for a male.
Linda please leave the room and go find a male technician. And dont come in the room when hes here.
More embarrassed with a male anytime.
You both presented this very professionally. As a 60 year old RN, this will be a 1st for me and now I'm not nervous at all. Thanks for helping me see what to expect.
Thank you for the feedback! I am glad you feel a little more at ease. Remember, if at all you feel uncomfortable or perhaps you don't get a good vibe from the sonographer, you are always within your rights to change sonographers or have the scan another time. Take care! Petrina
@256 shades of grey - Do you guys not have male techs?? I’m assuming you do. Or ask the patient if they prefer a male tech??
These two snarky bitches professional and respecgful?
I am going in for this procedure tomorrow and was/am very nervous about it. I was about to cancel until I watched your video on what to expect has put me at ease. Thank you so much.
Just make sure its a male tech !!
This video helps me feel better but still am a little nervous. I've had a dull aching on or behind my left testicle. I went to the doctor today and she is requesting this procedure since the physical exam didn't find anything obvious. I don't intend to get erect but it happened during my physical and my physician was very professional. I'm nervous about it happening again during the ultrasound appointment. I hope it's more normal than not....
Hi Petrina and Linda. I hope you ignore some of the stupid comments on here because the vast amount of people appreciate your video and for all the great work you do. Thank you for caring
male patient modesty is NOT stupid you are
Men wanting equality and to be treated like a human being a problem for you?
No they aren't stupid. Why is it women can speak up. But a man does and it's stupid ?
@@tommac21 So what are you worried about?
@@ScottThomsonAus I didn't know I was. So what are you talking about.It seems your worried about me.
Well done. I will have this done next week.
Good video, my young female tech was very nice, infact she did find what ended up only 2 weeks later getting infected and that was really bad, I needed it cut open, no time to even think about it, it hurt so damn much your video was perfect.
Thanks for this video. Having someone like you to do the exam would definitely help.
A LOT of what they presented is NOT in accordance with protocols... There is profound unlawful discrimination and disrespectful disparity in equity between male patients and female patients... [1] Male patients, including boys, are NOT informed that they have the comfort RIGHT to same-sex practitioners and technicians, [2] male patients, including boys, are NOT informed of their right NOT to have female nurses or medical assistants unnecessarily in the clinical rooms, [3] males patients, including boys, are NOT informed that they may decline intimate parts of an exam, or that they may have the comfort of a "patient advocate" of their choosing present, [4] female medical staff do NOT ask mother's of adolescent and teenage boys to leave the clinical rooms (but they insist father's leave, even if the patient is male) and [5] male patients, including boys, who advocate for their rights are OFTEN ostracized, ridiculed, shamed and punned.
Plz make more videos like this, loved it, thanks for sharing this.
Wow, What a great delivery of some very vital information. Wish someone gave me these tips and tricks when I was a student!!!
Keep up the good work, cant wait to see what comes next.
Thank you SO much Mitch!! Many more coming your way...as soon Linda and I (mainly Linda 😉) stop being silly buggers and get into some scanning! Glad to have you joining us for the ride 😁
@256shadesofgrey6 There should be way more men doing this job. Millions of men refuse care because there are not enough male techs and nurses. Basically, it would be like you getting a mammogram by a man, which doesn't happen, so why the double standard. It isn't sexist either to be saying this that we don't won't women that we are not in a relationship with to be touching or looking at our genitals. Men are naturally very protective of our genitals and it is already hard enough to get examed by a doctor. Then, having to go through a bunch of female techs and embarrassing ourselves is too much for many men. I am not gonna flat out say women don't belong in your field because some men prefer women because of possible past trauma or preferences. However, men who have religious, mental, and modesty issues would rather die from whatever they got than be looked at by a female they are not in a relationship with. I am autistic I absolutely hate being touched and looked or anything down there it is almost like trying to make eye contact. I can't do it. Also, I have religious reasons as well. I can't bear my genitals in front of women I am not married to.
i subscribed because i’m taking prerequisites for diagnostic medical sonography next month, and i’ve been watching so many videos about sonography!! :)
If you need some balls to practice on 💁♂️
So did you do any testicle scans yet?
As a male I have had one it was weird but worth it
These are NOT done as "routine"; these are done ONLY when there is a problem or suspected problem.
Love this! I cant wait to watch more from you lovely ladies!
Thank you SO much Hayley! Great to have you along for the ride! We'll hopefully have another one out soon. Cheers, L & P :)
Why do you think they are lovely because they think they are funny ? To men this is not funny and to many not having the choice of a male tech for this is humiliating, embarrassing and takes their dignity away. This is a type of sexual abuse. To add more fuel to fire they bring in their receptionist again female to watch as her chaperone not the man's. Standing there taking it all in. Nothing makes it more comfortable.
Typical female like things like this as it embarrasses and humiliates many men. I know on here many have no problems but we know many men who will not go to the doctor for intimate problems because they will not let a darn female and HER female chaperone see or touch their intimate area.
Okay
Honestly as a male, I am much more comfortable with a female technician when it comes to anything to do with my testicles, penis, anal or for that fact - Anything, I only go to female doctors, techs, etc......
It’s childish to be intimidated or embarrassed by a female that is trained to do this!!
@@dalemc6986 Good for you. That is your own personal feeling about yourself. And you absolutely have the right to feel that way. However my friend, others also have the right to feel differently. You are in no position and have no right to tell others how they should feel, nor are you in a position to judge them and call them 'childish'. Shame on you.
I am having this procedure tomorrow. The thought that my stenographer could be as callous and lack empathy like these two has increased my stress immeasurably.
If a man treated my wife like this with a mammogram or the like I would not rest until he was not only fired but charged.
It’s only a scan sunshine. Control your femenine emotions.
@@blackhawk7r221 Actually I have had 4 of these. I was treated with respect each time and am not medically modest. I actually spoke for a friend of mine but these women are inconsiderate and unprofessional. I am glad that I had compassionate women each time.
@@blackhawk7r221 Insults are not necessary.
@@DanteOeste I agree. It seemed that they made a joke of the whole thing. I doubt that they have the same attitude when performing any procedures on women. I've had five or six of these ultrasounds, and some were by caring professionals and some were not.
@@blackhawk7r221 And you can stop acting like a snarky bitch, sunshine.
Under no circumstances would I allow a woman to do this to me if I saw a woman I would walk run or crawl away and ask for a man to be made available this does not mean I think you are unprofessional or unable to do the job just my preference is male exam for anything below the belt and above the knees
u gay?
I just had one of these done and had 2 female nurses and a female doctor examine me. Very uncomfortable.
@@greatness260 you should have refused to allow it they were using you as a teaching tool
This is why men wait till last minute before getting medical treatment absolutely disgusting how men are treated by medical systems
I think a lot of men would say quite the opposite, i actively seek out women specialists because I don’t want a man examining me.
These things of ours don't need much. Being shot by a bb gun, and we're finished, luckily not my experience, but a neighbor's, he is no longer with us, pain shock.
Natalie Bloom my balls hang too low 😔
The male anatomy is 'hilarious' ? Men are the 'Disposable Sex' ? Sadly, society has some serious issues.
@@natb9713 Were not the disposable sex. We're the sex that defends your sex, and ultimately gets killed in war, and on the job, and commits suicide 3xs the rate of woman. Very Shallow you would say that.
So, do you all appreciate a sense of humor from the patient… 😁
This is a good education video, I once went to female doctor for testicles check for cancer as I have kiwi sized balls. She said she could not feel anything wrong and made funny comment saying I think your just blessed with big balls, and said they appear healthy. I have small pain sometimes in my left ball. At the time I didn't have insurance so I couldn't afford a scan like this. My question is what are healthy sized balls or normal I guess for size you normally see in scans like this? I ask because if I get mine scanned I'm concerned I will be embarrassed by the size or if it's cancer. Great video, this was informative and helpful.
Thank you for your comment! We would recommend that you find a doctor that you are comfortable with and will refer you for a scan if it is something that is bothering you. There really isn't a 'normal' size (everyone is very different) however what we usually look for is asymmetry (they are different in size) or lumps. Our only recommendation is for you to go with your gut feeling, if you are concerned then get them looked at. Although it can be off putting the come across a health care professional who may make you feel embarrassed, know that there are many more out there willing to help and make you feel comfortable. All the best!
@@256shadesofgrey6 For this guy after embarrassment and ambush by females, I will only have male doctors and no females in exam room while exposed. Will never again have this or any other exam like this done by females. Time to get men for male intimate area test, sonograms etc. Women have yelled to get their way and will never in the US have males for mammograms etc. Come on men let's start a new movement demanding males for anything where we are exposed if we want. And before any of you say you don't care and want women for this type of thing you have that right. Many men want the same right to choose. In my case I have had many experiences with female staff that has been rude, embarrassing, harassing. I will not go through this again.
@@commish2545 that's gender discrimination r u sure San cannot be a mammographer in the US
@@erica8332 the area we are located and in most areas in US no male mammographers. They are only females as women will not allow it. And it is sexual discrimination to the men who want same gender sonographers, etc for their intimate needs. A few men go into nursing for childbirth as nurses, cnas but women have right to say hell no and they are provided female staff.
Imagine a male saying to a woman You've got a healthy vagina its just like a bears cave. Lawsuit after lawsuit
With the greatest respect I do recommend "knocking one out" a day to keep things flushed through rather than anything stale building up, in the privacy of your own space and with a close friend if you prefer. Also keeps the muscles toned and the prostate in regular reliable working order, so no night peeing.
This has mad me a bit more relaxed
I just had this done a few days ago and I had this done a year-and-a-half ago and it was the same man doing the ultrasound in that area and in Canada we don't do it the way that you described either person that described it we do it where they ask you to put a washcloth across the penis and then like you said pull up on it so it behind and up and then they want us to both of their legs slightly so they can get a good look to see where the probe is on the testicle area and then they take about how do you say 20 minutes about to do the whole areas the year-and-a-half ago scan was showing that they were cysts on my testicles about five of them and now they've been painful so I have to see my regular GP and then he will decide whether or not to send me to a urologist and I think I know what's going on it's to do with the epididymis behind the testicle where one says might be blocking where the sperm are kept after they mature in the testicle and if that's the case they usually do have to take that out
I had a few scrotal scans and tumors on both testicles were found. Sadly, they had to be removed...both of them. Then I still had a few scans to locate scar tissue that was causing pain. The women technicians that performed them were all professional. Guys, if you think an ultrasound is sort of humiliating, have a prostate biopsy. Painful, embarrassing and humiliating all at once. Thankfully, no cancer with that test.
Men can be professional too. Its time women started accepting male staff the way we have no choice over female staff. This attitude that only women can be professional is degrading and wrong, especially when our health care system is complaining about a lack of health care professionals. Start treating everyone like human beings, not just women.
I wouldn't have either done by a woman. In fact there wouldn't even be a woman In the room. When I had my back surgeries I wouldn't even lr0
I wouldn't let a woman do either. In fact I wouldn't even lat 1 in the room. I've had 5 major surgeries and wouldn't even let a female nurse catheterize me.
I would be honest. I would have just let myself be a test to see if they could save the testicles. If I were in this guy's shoes, I would have let the cancer kill me. Losing your manhood is no way to live.
Ma'am, can USG of testis see sperm cells???
Please let me know about it
I got one today and really enjoyed it. Very nice Latina mama. Honestly I'd love to get another one.
i wasnt embarrassed at all when i posted a massive wood during my scan, in fact she moved the towel and scanned a little higher on the base of the shaft. which is normal I was told.
Of course she said that it's normal. She was loving it.
I do my spiel just like Petrina, hand gestures and all. I have been doing this a long time, and it is the ONLY dialogue that seems to work :) So glad you all are doing this channel! You give so many great tips and tricks. Love to see how you each approach the exams differently.
Thank you so much for your support 😊 we love sharing & we love connecting with sonos everywhere! Hopefully we'll have a new little video out soon 🌿
Another clueless insensitive arrogant double standard female sonogram tecn.
Well I know I would walk right out if I saw a woman. In there. I don't even let a nurse in the room when it comes to personal exams
No will i let a female nurse catheterize me.
@@tommac21 Just admit you're insecure about your sexuality and masculinity and move on bro, its really not that deep
@@aidanc9396 I'd say you were the insecure one. You allow everyone else to set your boundaries. Talk about insecure and pitiful actually. Now go ahead and make your obligatory attacks against "manhood" and whatnot. Soys have nothing else.
I don't mind women doing the scale
This is the most unprofessional, thoroughly disgusting exhibition of alleged patient care I've ever seen. Here we have two female harridans, glorying in their ability to subject male patients to humiliating and mortifying procedures, simply because, professionally, they can. No thought is given to the mortifying effect this has on some male patients, or their sense of being violated. In the world outside the walls of a hospital, this would be called sexual assault. Here it is not, for the specious reason that these patient theoretically can get up and leave. But if your GP has told you that testicular cancer is a real threat, can you really get up and leave. This isn't patient care, by a country mile. It's patient don't care. This video should be taken down.
Agreed.
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Agree 100%
You are a bit much. I much prefer women. Really, really do not like some guy poking at me.
@@frankeasterling3402 screw you amd your and your"bit much" bullshit:
Amazing!
Thanks Brian! We appreciate your support!
256 Shades of Grey no problem! I am 13 year old boy and I plan on being a doctor when I’m older.
What's so amazing 2 women taking pictures of men's junk. Personally I think it's wrong.
Both male and female patients should be offered the choice of gender though. No matter what sex you are, if you’re experiencing pain, you don’t want to have felt pressured to capitulate on this issue.
Great video
I'm having this done tomorrow and intend to make the most of it:
"Shouldn't we order drinks first?"
"I've got enough scrotum for 8 of 'em. If you need to rope one and tie it to a post for photos, no problem."
"The carpet and drapes don't match, but I haven't dyed anything. Is this common?" (I actually want to know this.)
"If it's helpful for me to hold traction on the twig while you scan the berries, good or else I've been practicing for this my whole life for nothing."
"Why do I feel like I'm supposed to leave a couple of twenties on the nightstand?"
Hi Jimmy. All the best with the scan tomorrow however I would take a moment to think about these comments. I have had so many men speak to me like this during the scan and it made me feel uncomfortable. So try to relax, but also be mindful of how these comments may make the sonographer feel. Cheers, Petrina
@@256shadesofgrey6; I'll be mindful :-) For context, I'm a non-threatening grandpa and retired paramedic firefighter. I've 60 years experience reading people in all imaginable situations and settings - very little surprises me by now. However, I am a little surprised that you've been made uncomfortable by such comments, because those comments are intended as humor - a mechanism to diminish the awkwardness of the situation and a path for patients to distract themselves from their anxiety. I would've guessed you'd have heard it all by now and have the wit to play into their comments without offense or discomfort. I experienced some comical overtures and innuendo from older women as a young paramedic, some of them shockingly explicit. You should have canned responses in hand. "If only you were 40 years younger and my wife wasn't so dangerous," etc. Just remember that cold water doesn't need to be ice water when dealing with people merely looking to distract themselves from their situation.
Oh yes, we have humour in mind and know how useful it is to soften an awkward situation but as you said, its all about reading the situation and the person :) and that is hard to do over a youtube comment haha so I hope the scan went well & you were able to give the sonographer some well intended laughter. Take care!
@@jimmyyounger618 I agree with you Jimmy. I've commented here before. It IS awkward for many guys. The biggest problem in this industry is the sheer lack of "choice" for men, when it comes to these exams. Woman get superior choice over men, when it comes to any exposure in a medical setting. Men are "expected" to adhere to exposure, and sometimes made fun of if they dont. I get your humor. After all, I think I remember some reference to "our parts" in the beginning of the video as "balls". Maybe to make light of the situation too? - Professionally, they aren't "balls" they are testicles. Men DO feel awkward. The BEST answer to this, is offer men "choice". Not an excuse. After all.... some woman don't mind male techs, but the clinics don't offer them, because woman get more sensitivity to their modesty needs, than men do. Its more a matter of " making money" for the clinic. More woman turn down males, and want a female. Effects the clinics bottom line. It's time for change.
@Herbert Wingfield I cant reply anymore? whats your problem? What do you mean by "us". You in some kind of group, where I can't post?
Exactly who are you and why would 2 women even be talkinng about this.
There are male radiologist. Your only supposed to be giving women these. I know I wouldn't even let a woman in the room
And why the hell are there so many female providers like these two snarky fn bitches all over youtube yapping about men's private parts? Is it some kind of sick, twisted, perverse, power tripping need to assert dominance? And how many videos do you see with male providers yapping about female patients private parts or discussing in detail how to perform pap smears or pelvic exams with snarky fn bullshit attitudes like these two hags do? If you do see such videos they will virtually always be voiced by serious and respectful females. How many male mamagram techs does that fn clinic of theirs employ (there is no such thing because breasts are so private and personal that we just cant have men image them although its just fine to put my balls on display for an ocean of female providers like these two power tripping skanks who feel the need to yuck it up about them) and how many of them would allow a male tech, if there was such a thing, to image there breasts? Goddamned double standard hypocritical ball busting clitasaurus's like these two fn bitches need to take their insulting fucking video down.
Drop off
Maybe it is different in US, but I really don't understand why so many men are worried by the fact that the person examing them is a woman. I had a scan and two other exams in same area. On all three occasions - 2 women and 1 man - were professional. I don't think I had anything they hadn't already seen, or that they would have any interest other than a professional one in. My only concern was that they were competant.
I expected and heard only use of medically correct terminology - so wouldn't expect 'balls' during a real consultation, but I guess this was a video not a real consultation and its difficult to cover all patient expectations in a video.
Does that apply to male medical professionals and female patients too?
@@jasonscott7734 yes, same whichever way. I know two close female relations, who have had intimate examinations by male doctors and I have never heard any concerns raised, beyond the fact that an intimate examination is always a little delicate especially when you are young. But in reality women experience such examinations regularly during their lives so with age it becomes pretty matter of course.
@@aquilegus That's great, now maybe male sonographers, male nurses and technicians can start being accepted by female patients so both genders can get a choice and we can get that equality and respect that should apply to everyone. Right now, female patients such as your family members get a choice, and men don't. Clinics can actively avoid hiring men in certain roles in order to protect female patient dignity, and that means men pay with theirs. Once the systemic discrimination and barriers against men going in to health care come down, we can get to that equality and respect for everyone we keep hearing about. Thanks for your post, it was appreciated.
@@jasonscott7734 I'm not in the States, but my family members had no choice and I've never heard of anyone being asked outside of certain religious groups. Frankly if we can't trust male or female doctors to be professional, then they should not be working as doctors or the like. As such, I don't see any need to specify.
You mentioned doctors, but these ladies are technicians !
One year in school and now replacing males in the medical field, because women won't accept a male technician !
I had this done about a year ago. There was a female technician that did it and went a lot like what was described in the video. No biggie...
No biggie for a male sonographer to do a breast exam on a woman?