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Have you ever had a question about your sexual and reproductive health that you were too embarrassed to ask your doctor about? I know I have. 

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77. Male Providers in Sexual and Reproductive Health Spaces

Apr 11, 2025

Join us for the newest episode of season 7 of the Re:Pro Health Podcast. We are joined by Dr. Jonathan Tankel to dissect the intricacies of being a male obstetrician and gynaecologist (OBGYN). Patient comfort and preference is always a priority, so what are the options for a patient in labour who would prefer to receive care solely from female physicians? Dr. Tankel practices as an OBGYN at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. Listen in as he shares how to navigate the nuances of providing care in sexual and reproductive health spaces as a male physician.

Links to resources: 

CMPA Article:

When patients make special requests, how should you respond: https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-publications/browse-articles/2019/when-patients-make-special-requests-how-should-you-respond


Articles by Dr. Christa Aubrey:


Accommodating Immigrant Women's Preferences for Female Health Care Providers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28426597/

Perspectives of Immigrant Women on the Gender of Provider During Childbirth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29274934/


Gender of Provider-Barrier to Immigrant Women’s Obstetrical Care: A Narrative Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28625284/