I will apply off day request, if they can't fulfill then Ill take leave instead. I don't take MC from doctor/gynae.
mc must be from company panel clinic so you can do that if the gp is also a gynae. but its rare.
I take leave for all my gynae check ups. Have never tried asking gynae for MC though.
Gynae can provide mc on request. I will usually take half day leave for the checkup.
Have always took MC!