Mimi, for years I went to a series of female nurse practioners for my gyno needs and checkups. I was happy with them. Then for various reasons I needed to change and wound up getting a man gynocologist- something I thought I'd never do again. Well after all my doubts, turns out I got lucky -he is very in synch with my own beliefs and I feel like it's a great match of doctor patient. Sometimes changes actually work out for the better even when it seems unlikely.