How does a man decide to become an OB-GYN?

Donna Phillips26 said:I honestly think these men aren't playing with a full deck! If she actually involved a little psychology in this, she’d have plenty of work to do...

Donna Wood52 said:That's what the headline says.

I wouldn't say I'm shocked, since OB-GYN is just a medical specialty like any other. But I am genuinely curious—how does a man decide to become an OB-GYN and an obstetrician?

jadesailor14 said:Look, I have absolutely zero connection to the medical field—and honestly, I wouldn't want one if it were offered to me on a silver platter—but if I were forced to choose between two evils? I’d much rather be an OB-GYN than a dentist. Any day.
Honestly, I find myself wondering—what actually drives someone to choose dentistry? It’s one of those professions that seems to sit at this strange crossroads of high-level science and manual dexterity, yet people gravitate toward it for all sorts of reasons. Is it the stability? The prestige? Or maybe just the promise of a decent paycheck without having to spend eighty hours a week in a windowless lab? I see people talking about the "artistry" of it—which, sure, there is some skill involved in sculpting a crown—but let’s be real, most people aren't signing up for years of grueling dental school because they have a passion for filling cavities. There’s a certain level of grit required that isn't talked about enough. It’s tedious, highly repetitive, and you’re essentially working in someone else's mouth all day long—not exactly the most glamorous way to spend a Tuesday. Still, I suppose there is a logic to it. You get to be your own boss, you can build a practice in a nice suburb, and you’re providing a service that everyone, regardless of how much they enjoy visiting the dentist, absolutely needs. But I’m curious—is it truly a calling for some, or is it just a very calculated, pragmatic career move? 😬

Donna Wood52 said:I actually prefer visiting my dentist. My dentist is decent, and honestly, he's pretty easy on the eyes. 😁

Melissa James70 said:From what I've heard, medical school in America is so competitive that students barely get a choice. They aren't picking their specialties; they're just lucky to land one. I don't have hard data, but everyone I know says the same thing.
In general, being a doctor is... well, it's a great career. But regardless of the specialty you choose, very few of them are glamorous or pleasant. And don't even get me started on the responsibility. Let's look at the options: dermatology means staring at rashes, fungi, acne, psoriasis, and dermatitis all day. Surgery means blood, cutting, and organs. Psychiatry involves dealing with depression, misery, psychopathy, schizophrenia, and suicidal patients. Oncology is cancer and death. Trauma is blood, stress, and mortality. Etc., etc.
If you're a physician, you spend your entire day interacting with sick people, which is rarely a light or breezy experience.

Donna Phillips26 said:I think those men are just completely crazy! If psychology got involved, she'd never have a moment of peace...

Chloe Gomez6 said:I’m constantly scrolling through ZZ—I’ve practically read every single thread regarding gynecologists, I follow them religiously...🙄. But when it comes to dentists or general practitioners? I haven't even glanced in that direction. Maybe we should be asking, "Why on earth are we women so obsessed with gynecologists?" 🤣.

Donna Wood52 said:I'm with you on that!

And regarding those female OB-GYNs—I was actually asking about male specialists.

I don't know. So what, everyone who's an OB-GYN is only doing it because there's nowhere else left for them to go?

Chloe Gomez6 said:I’m constantly scrolling through ZZ, reading every single thread on gynecologists—I follow them religiously...🙄. But I haven't looked at anything regarding dentists or general practitioners. Maybe we should just ask, "why are we women so obsessed with gynecologists?" 🤣.

Drew Scott20 said:And I actually sat through his seminars too, where instead of teaching anything useful, he just spent the whole time rambling about some random stories from her life.

Nancy Garcia29 said:yeah, guys go into OB-GYN because every single woman walking through those doors is young, hot, and totally high-maintenance. 🤦

and to whoever is suggesting they read that book by Marušić—honestly, this person has clearly never even looked at a patient in their life, let alone performed a clinical exam. unless we're counting field mice, obviously. 🙄

Chloe Nguyen3;22927128 said:There’s really no need to go making a formal complaint when the doctor laid everything out so clearly in his own book. Honestly, thank God he actually confirmed some of these things; I suppose that's exactly why he isn't exactly a favorite among the establishment.[/
Look, if you feel that strongly about him, just go ahead and call him out directly or start a dedicated thread where you can say whatever you want.[/

Donna Wood52 said:I don't know... people say OB-GYNs have to be crazy, just like they say about pathologists.
Why? Well, someone’s gotta examine the dead. 🤷

Kimberly Flores56 said:I always try to pick a female OB-GYN, because when I'm talking through my issues, they actually get it—they've lived through it themselves. What could a guy possibly understand about painful periods?

Kimberly Flores56 said:I mean, I’ve wondered about that too. Especially one time when I went to see this old geezer of a doctor. Since it was my first time seeing a male gynecologist, I was pretty tense, so he just couldn't get anything to work right. Then the crazy guy starts massaging and caressing me, and I totally lost it. That was the shocker. And then he had the nerve to give me compliments about how my uterus looks like a rose and how my organs are all perfectly arranged.

Karen Morgan79 said:I feel compelled to jump into this debate because I’ve held this stubborn opinion for ages: men simply can't be good gynecologists because they lack the capacity to feel what we feel. It’s basic logic—if you have a headache, and I also have a headache, then I have a pretty good idea of what you're going through.
I’ve seen four different female gynecologists, including one absolute nightmare who was nothing but a cranky grouch, and then I finally ended up with a male doctor. Honestly? This man is wonderful. He explained everything perfectly, acting like a true professional. At the end of the day, this is still medicine, even if we’re all still a bit skeptical and sexual or reproductive health issues remain such massive taboos. If you're in pain, there’s zero reason to feel ashamed; these doctors are here to help. As for why they choose this specialty, who knows? Maybe they have some weird hang-ups, or maybe they’re just genuinely interested in the field. Personally, I think they might actually be better gynecologists. I have an appointment with him this Tuesday, and I’m actually looking forward to it. I’m not afraid, because when you have a medical issue, you look for the best care possible.

Brenda Cooper3 said:I’ve always wondered about this myself. At what exact point during medical school does a student sit up and decide, "Yeah, my entire career is going to revolve around examining female genitalia"? 😁
It gets even worse—actually deciding to become a venereologist! I mean, seriously, who looks at their career options and decides that’s the path they want to take? At what point in life does someone make that call?
I can wrap my head around women, sure—especially if some of them are just straight-up obsessed with the aesthetics of that particular anatomy. 😍... but men. 😲I’m blanking on the exact term here—what do you call a male gynecologist? Help me out, please, haha. 😁

Maria Sanchez59 said:I honestly find it impossible to believe that anyone would actually choose OB-GYN as a specialty just because they want an excuse to stare at young, well-groomed women.
For crying out loud—honestly, who on earth would actually find it thrilling to sit around staring at mushrooms and some random discharge? Who is the target audience for that? It’s just absurd. 🤷🤷

Angela Wright said:I’ve been wondering about the path to becoming a veterinarian myself—honestly, how does one even get through that schooling? I mean, you spend years hitting the books just to end up spending your entire career elbow-deep in a cow's backside. It sounds absolutely brutal.🤷 I mean, honestly—it’s pure depravity.☕

Some people on this forum truly shock me with how incredibly superficial they are.😳