Is it permissable for a woman to go to a male gynocologist/obstetrician?
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Is it permissable for a woman to go to a male gynocologist/obstetrician?
Answer
If there is a need to consult a gynaecologist and a female is not available, it is permissible to consult a male (Muslim or non-Muslim) gynaecologist.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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