“It was my first appointment at a new gynecologist for a pelvic exam. The doctor scooted forward on his stool, looked between my legs and said ‘hello little vagina.’” – Janene P., Long Island, N.Y.

“I once had a gynecologist tell me and my mom that I should be thankful I have [endometriosis], because I wouldn’t have to worry about being a young unwed mother if I ever decided to have sex with my boyfriend at the time.” Jessi N., Springfield, Mass.

"After suffering many miscarriages and failed fertility treatments, I went to my gynecologist because I had a yeast infection due to the antibiotics I had to take during my recent failed in vitro fertilization (IVF). The doctor, hearing that I was trying and failing spectacularly to have another baby, took his finger ‘zapped’ my arm, made a ‘zzzzzzzzzz’ noise, and told me that I will be pregnant within the month. His nurse said, ‘Mmmm, honey, works every time. I hope you are ready for another baby.’ I’m still waiting. That was five years ago." – Casey M., Yonkers, N.Y.

“Several years ago, I was getting a pelvic exam when the doctor got a phone call on her cell. As I was lying on the table in the position, she started talking to the person on the phone to work out her restaurant reservations and get directions. She said nothing to me, and oddly she didn't even remove her gloves to answer the phone (Ew!). I ended up walking out while she was still on the phone. I never went back.” – Jane R., Los Angeles