Left in tears...
I recently went to Illawarra medical centre for medical advice. When I made my booking over the phone I SPECIFICALLY asked for an appointment with a female GP. I mentioned this several times in the conversation and finished off by asking “is this dr a woman?” The answer was yes. I arrived for my appointment and after waiting for an hour a male doctor came out and said he was ready to see me.
I went to the receptionist very flustered. And she informed me the male doctor was very experienced and I had nothing to worry about, and then added - if they were to meet my “needs” I would have to wait another hour to see a female doctor.

I left crying, feeling defeated and belittled. And worried for the women in worse circumstances than myself being met with the same treatment. Very worrying and unprofessional