googley,

I think that you are entitled to your feelings and they need to be explored. But I have to agree with the others who say that it was part of a standard childhood exam - especially years ago. I don't think doctors were taught that it was uncomfortable for kids to be touched (especially if it wasn't in the private parts) and they get so used to just doing what they need to do that they don't even think sometimes how it feels to the person being examined.

To the doctor, he was just trying to be thorough and make sure you were healthy. That doctor didn't understand the impact that it had on you. He was very comfortable that the touch was professional, especially with your mother there.

I'm sorry you feel bad about it.