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While many people can't fathom why people want to be an OB-GYN, being able to deliver babies is a major part of the appeal. "Labor and delivery are such a rush for me and they are a wonderful experience 99% of the time. That other sad 1%? It is just as important that they have a supportive and caring doctor, if not more so," says one OB-GYN. "When I deliver a baby to a family who really wants that baby, man, the feels." If you're waiting to have kids, you're not alone. These 11 Leading Men Who Happily Embraced Fatherhood Later in Life make parenting look good at any age.

Fixing a patient's medical problems is not always as simple as writing a prescription or scheduling them for surgery. For many OB-GYNs, the job is much more hands-on. "I've had to fist people on several occasions post birth to stop heavy bleeding. On two occasions I had to use instruments to scrape out retained placenta from the uterus," says one gynecologist.

While doctors may find themselves attracted to their patients, don't expect that you'll be slipped a phone number following your appointment. "It's not too difficult to stay focused, especially when you know one unprofessional slip-up could cost you your career. If anything, having an attractive patient makes you focus even more because you are so conscious of yourself," says one male OB-GYN. Adds another, "There is NOTHING erotic about the job. It seriously just turns into a 'do what we need to do then move on to the next one.'"

While birth can be amazing, OB-GYNs often have to deal with traumatic situations relating to pregnancy, too. One doctor recounts having to deliver a pre-term baby, a process that scarred both the doctor and patient. "We delivered her by C-section even though the baby was clearly pre-viable," says the doctor. "It was an awful case." And if you're expecting a little one of your own, make sure you know How to Be a Great Dad to an Infant.

Shave your p***c hair into the shape of a lightning bolt or dye it bright green. However, whatever you do, do not accessorize on the inside. "I had a bad experience where one of my patients decided to put glitter everywhere down there. Glitter. OH GOD THE SMELL. She said it smelled like 'rotten meat' but it was so much worse. We couldn't let any patients in that room for the rest of the day as we aired it out," says one doctor. "Clean it up, but don't get fancy."

Just because you have access to a computer doesn't mean you're a doctor. For many patients, particularly those being seen for pregnancy, pretending that all internet advice comes from expert sources is particularly frustrating for their doctor. "I love mothers and mothers-to-be who take an active part in researching their healthcare. These mothers are engaged and healthy and motivated to be good parents. But the minority who do that research, and are unable to make good judgments on what is and isn't a proper source for healthcare advice, is easily the population that is most annoying to deal with," says one doctor. Unfortunately, playing doctor probably isn't your only annoying habit causing stress in your relationships.

If your male gynecologist seems to always have a doctor or nurse with them during examinations, that's no coincidence. Many male gynecologists bring female medical professionals with them into exams to make sure the patient is comfortable and to keep misunderstandings to a minimum.

"A lot of male gynecologists will bring a female observer with them when examining a female patient. If a female patient is alone with her male doctor, she has the option and the right to request a female observer if she would like one," reveals one OB-GYN.

While your doctor probably doesn't care much about how you groom, you should make sure you're clean before going in for an exam. "Having decent hygiene is appreciated more than anything else," says one doctor. Their recommendation? Just mild soap and water will do.

After a while, seeing new people naked isn't as exciting as it sounds. Most OB-GYNs are not titillated by the sight of yet another body. "Over time, that view becomes very clinical rather than sexual. I know to many patients, they don't feel a difference, but I actually get a bit weirded out if people just whip off all their clothes in front of me," says one doctor.

Whether you're rocking a landing strip, going bare, or keeping things au naturel, your doctor isn't likely to pay your p***c hair preference much mind. "Groomed or un-groomed makes no differences," says one male OB-GYN. However, he has noticed some trends in his practice: "Most people seem to be groomed these days." And for those times when you do want to feel a bit more polished, add these overnight beauty products to your regular routine.

Going to the gynecologist is routine medical care for most women, but even after years spent in the stirrups, many patients are still apprehensive when it comes time for their annual appointment. While going to the gynecologist can be an awkward, intimate, or even embarrassing experience for some patients, for the doctors providing care, it's just another day at the office. (In fact, these doctors have seen it all, from patients with interesting ideas about how to take care of their bodies to performing life-saving surgeries right in the nick of time.) Before you book your annual appointment, make sure you know these gynecologist secrets your doctor won't tell you. And if you want to keep those visits to the doctor to a minimum this year, discover these 100 easy ways to be a healthier woman!