Your doctor should not view being gay as a problem. Your care should be specifically tailored toward your lifestyle and should be taken just as seriously as the care of your doctor's straight patients. If you are not comfortable coming out to your doctor or his or her reception to your sexuality isn't affirmative, seek a medical professional in a more gay-affirmative environment. Here's how to find a gay-friendly doctor.

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