In this new era of confusing and convoluted language, the answer to a question that would have been laughed off as obvious a few years ago is no longer so clear-cut. If a woman now identifies as a man and informs you of this, simply denying their self-identification may land you in trouble.

When a person who was born female identifies as male, they may still require the services of a gynecologist. If a transgender male has already undergone gender reassignment surgery, they may need to see a specialist or provide their doctor with specific medical history to receive the appropriate treatment.

A cisgender male with urinary incontinence or pelvic pain would not typically seek out a gynecologist, as they are not trained to handle male genitalia. Given these changing times, it’s important to consider using proper terminology and avoiding incorrect language to avoid potential legal issues.