What cultural considerations does a health care worker need to be aware of when addressing issues related to the female reproductive system?

Patients from different cultures could exhibit important differences in the way that they handle health issues, from the causes of the illness to the way that it should be treated. A healthcare professional should be aware of some cultural considerations when discussing matters of the reproductive system with women of different cultural backgrounds. There are various tabous, practices, believes and practices concerning the female reproduction in different cultures. Therefore, the professional should be incorporate a culturally responsive approach that will create a trusting and respectful relationship with the female patient. For example, some cultures do not permit the discussion of the female health issues with male doctors. When treating women from a Chinese background, the healthcare professional should include a discussion of the yin-yang forces into care.