I don't know about you, but I just love going to the OB-GYN — said no one ever.
Okay, let's face it: going to the gynecologist usually isn't a walk in the park. If you made an appointment because you're pregnant, those meetings are actually exciting. Otherwise, your experience will be nothing short of uncomfortable.
Usually, the encounters with your OB-GYN are filled with stirrups, cold gloves, and awkward conversations. (I know just reading this makes you want to book an appointment ASAP.) Sometimes, however, there are issues down there that you just can't ignore, and it is very important to see a gynecologist regularly.
Have you ever wondered to yourself, why on earth anyone would ever in their right mind go into a field where you look at vaginas all day?
Well, believe it or not, there's much more to it than that — and we found 10 gynecologists who were open enough to reveal the lowdown on Reddit.
Do you know of anyone who went into the field for other amazing reasons? If so, let us know in the comments and please SHARE this with your family and friends on Facebook!
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1. For The New Life
“Reaching in and pulling that head out is awesome. When I deliver a baby to a family who really wants that baby, man the feels. Plus I get to be the first person to hold them. Welcome to the world, little one!” — GoThirdParty
2. For The C-Sections
“I never thought I would do OB. I actually detested the idea until I started medical school. I was about doing ER for a long time, at least until I saw a C-section. That sold it for me.” — lamontsanders
3. For The Babies And Sex Talk
“I love babies and I love talking to people about their sex life. It was an easy decision.” — MercuryBlade18
4. For The Brave Women
“To realize how many women deal with these problems without any support…has been an impressive realization.” — Wolfgang3750
5. For The Quality Of Life
“I much prefer the gyne side of things. Most of it isn't very serious from a life/death perspective, but makes a huge difference in the quality of a person's life. Massively/heavy painful periods won't kill you, but it sure will make your life [hard]. It feels great to help fix that.” — veldhoen
6. For The Balance Between Work Life And Personal Life
“The two questions I get asked most are: 1.) Don't vaginas gross you out now? and 2.) Are you ever attracted to your patients? The answer is no to both. I find it pretty easy to separate work life from my personal life. I couldn't imagine being in any other field.” — OHBeeGYN
7. For The Technical Elements
“The technical aspect is engaging. Treatments for infertility combine top shelf aspects of surgery, laboratory work, edocrinology, technology, and patient interaction. It's impressive.” — Wolfgang3750
8. For The Variety
“It's the field, in my opinion, where you get a little bit of everything as far as patient ages, pathologies, or time (hospital time vs. clinic time). It really is a field where you can do something different everyday, and it was the only speciality I didn't get bored at while I was a third or fourth year student.” — summerbailey
9. For The Travel Opportunities
“I plan to go abroad on medical mission trips, and OBGYNs are always needed. Plenty of sub-specialty opportunities. The pay is pretty good, too.” — FabulousssMD
10. For The Relationships With Patients
“You can have lifelong relationships with patients, or you can see them one time and then never deal with them again.” — deer_field_perox
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