Gay Men's Challenges Support Group
This community is dedicated to the challenges that gay men face, both between the partners in a relationship and from other influences (family, society, etc.). Find support and talk to others who may be facing the same challenges, and share your experience.
Hello, all. Does anyone know of any gay network for medical help?--that my insurance will pay for, of course. I've been treated recently by an endocrinologist for a health condition, but I can't help feeling that a gay or gay-friendly specialist would yield better results. Just speculation, but I wonder if my endo picks up on my gayness (we've never discussed it, but it's kind of the elephant in the room--she's Indian, so I didn't think she'd be comfortable discussing what in her culture is a big taboo) and refuses or neglects to treat me as she would her other patients. Maybe I'm being paranoid.
Call your local hospitals and ask for LGBT positive resources. The doctors who list themselves may be gay, or merely make it a point to ensure that our community gets the best care available.
I recently needed to find a new doctor. My previous doctor was a lesbian and my current doctor is gay and primarly sees gay men in his practices.
I find it does make a difference.