Is it okay to ask for a female doctor?

Cici • Mama and Etsy shop owner! My etsy shop is SerenadeBaby
I'm goingto my first appointment next Thursday and I'm kind of uncomfortable with having a male doctor if I get a pelvic exam or something that involves a bit of examining down there. I don't have insurance and im going to be applying for Medicaid right after (im young and my parents haven't gotten me insurance as we can't afford it). Do I have a right to ask for a female doctor? Or is it not really my place. I would just feel a lot more comfortable with a female doctor, I have nothing against male doctors. 

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