Many viewers responded in solidarity with the distressed patient, as a person commented: Dont be sorry.

To this comment, Lily replied: These nurses deserve the [planet Earth emoji].

Throughout history, the medical field has exhibited instances of barbarism andsexismtoward women, perpetuating harmful practices and biases.

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I wont forget my anaesthesiologist she was the only woman in the room, a TikTok user wrote.

And I wont forget how she had to tell one of the male surgeons to just wait!

And then proceeded to comfort me.

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

The second baby fixed it for me tho, but I still remember the discomfort.

Lilys video further sparked divided reactions, as a netizen argued: Oh, thats just sexism.

A separate individual chimed in: You are a problem.

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Somewomenprefer female healthcare workers due to factors like comfort, communication, and shared experiences.

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Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men

Woman Sparks Controversy After Refusing To Be Operated On By Room Of Men