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Dr. Umut Gokturk

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Umut Gokturk is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Umut Gokturk is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • TSRM Reproductive Health and Infertility Association
  • Turkish Urogynecology Association

Certifications :

  • Ovulation Induction Course, 2017
  • Ministry of Health Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Training, 2016
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Practitioner Certificate, 2015
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association Laporoscopic Suture Techniques Course, 2015
  • Ankara Pelvic Floor Surgery Cadaver Course, 2015
  • Ankara Urogynecology Days, 2010
  • Laparoscopy Certificate, 2007
  • ZTB & Etlik Maternity Houses Urogynecology Days, 2007
  • ZTB 7th Traditional Training Days Invasive Interventional Course, 2006

Qualifications :

  • Zekai Tahir Burak Education and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Training 2002 - 2007, Turkey
  • Hacettepe Medical Faculty, Medical Doctor Education, 1995 - 2002, Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Yusuf Ustun

Endocrinologist

, Ankara, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Yusuf Ustun is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine,Department of IVF - Fertiliy Center (1996)
  • Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of IVF - Fertiliy Center, IVF - Fertiliy Center Residency Program (2001)

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. A Fatih Durmusoglu

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. A Fatih Durmusoglu is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 38 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. A Fatih Durmusoglu is part of:

  • Infertility Foundation of Turkey
  • Turkish Menopause Association
  • Istanbul Gynecology Association
  • Turkey Infertility Association
  • American Fertility Society
  • North American Menopause Society
  • American Association Of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

Certifications :

  • Post-specialist training; 'Post doc fellowship' at the Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University

Qualifications :

  • 1981 Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1986, Ob/Gyn residency program:Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women Health and Maternity Hospital-Ankara / Turkey.
  • 1989, Johns Hopkins University HospitalOb/Gyn department-Pos doc fellowship program. Baltimore,USA.

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Olarik Musigavong

Endocrinologist

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Khmer

 


Dr. Olarik Musigavong is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Cambodia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with First Fertility Center .

Association and Memberships Dr. Olarik Musigavong is part of:

  • Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Thai Menopause Society
  • Thai Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • Thai Society of Gynecologic Endoscopists
  • The American Society for Reproductive medicine
  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  • Society of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders

Certifications :

  • Diploma of Thai Board of Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Qualifications :

  • Medical degree, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
  • Higher Graduate Diploma of Clinical Sciences Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Obstetrics and
  • Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Hospital Address :

First Fertility Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Preah Monivong Boulevard RD, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Olarik Musigavong?

  • Dr. Olarik Musigavong has over 15 years of experience and specializes in gynecologic endoscopy, gynecological endocrinology, and infertility.
  • Dr. Olarik regularly attends several workshops to update his skills. Some of the workshops he has attended include the TSGE-APAGE Workshop(2009,2010), the International workshop on the ultra-management in chronic pelvic pain: from complexity to simplicity (2013), and the International workshop on the 4 dimension in management of deep endometriosis(2012). He also completed the reproductive medicine training course(2010,2011) and an advanced course in gynecological endoscopy at ASIAN IRCAD-Taiwan 2012.
  • Dr. Olarik also attends conferences to gain knowledge about the latest developments in the field . Some of these conferences include the 2nd Bangkok Annual Congress in Minimally invasive Surgery, the 3rd Bangkok Annual Congress in Minimally invasive Surgery and the AGES XXII Annual scientific meeting in 2012.
  • He obtained the Diploma of Thai Subobard of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital. Mahidol University, Thailand in 2015.
  • He serves on the editorial board of the journal Best Practice and Research: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Olarik is a member of professional bodies such as the Thai Menopause Society and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
  • In addition to an MSc and MD, Dr. Olarik also holds a PhD in Clinical Epidermiology.
Dr. Kiran Mehndiratta

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

28 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic ,Hindi , Urdu , Punjabi

 


Dr. Kiran Mehndiratta is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, DIP.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kiran Mehndiratta is part of:

  • Health Authority Abu Dhabi (DOH),
  • Delhi Medical Council (DMC) India
  • Bhopal Medical Council India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

NMC Hospital, DIP - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Amarin Narkwichean

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Amarin Narkwichean is a specialized Gynecologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Takara IVF Bangkok.

Certifications :

  • Training-Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2009

Qualifications :

  • MD-Doctor of Medicine - Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2003
  • PhD-Doctorate of Philosophy - University of Nottingham, England, 2009
  • MMed-Masters of Medical Sciences in Assisted Reproduction Technology - University of Nottingham, England, 2011

Hospital Address :

Takara IVF Bangkok, 4 Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Ayse Karahasanoglu

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ayse Karahasanoglu is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Suleymaniye Kadin Dogum ve Cocuk EAH, Tip Fakultesi, 2010
  • Istanbul Tip Fakultesi, Tip Fakultesi, 1999

Hospital Address :

Gztepe Mahallesi, Medipol Mega niversite Hastanesi, Metin Sokak, Ba?c?lar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Tulay Caglar

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Tulay Caglar is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Fatih Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tulay Caglar is part of:

  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric society
  • Perinatology Association
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association

Qualifications :

  • 1983-1989 IU Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • 1994-1998 Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Education and Research Specialization
  • 2011-2012 Memorial Hospital IVF Center IVF Specialist

Hospital Address :

skenderpaa, Medical Park Fatih Hastanesi, Horhor Caddesi, Fatih/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Nagihan Yilmaz

Endocrinologist

, Samsun, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Nagihan Yilmaz is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Specialization

What is the medical expertise of Dr Nagihan Yilmaz?

  • Dr Nagihan Yilmaz has more than 12 years of experience in her field of interest. She has expertise in managing a range of conditions such as uterine fibroids, polyps, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, ovarian cyst, menstrual disorders and infertility.
  • She completed her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, department of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Dr. Emine Ozcan

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

6 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Emine Ozcan is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Estetik International.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng) - Medical Education
  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology AD - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Fulya, Estetik International, ili/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Ufuk Yilmaz

Endocrinologist

, Trabzon, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ufuk Yilmaz is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Trabzon Star Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education Zeynep Kamil Women and Pediatrics Education and Research Hospital - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Pazarkap, Medical Park Trabzon Hastanesi, Devlet Sahil Yolu Caddesi, Ortahisar/Trabzon, Turkey

Dr. Emrah Kizildag

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Emrah Kizildag is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Emrah Kizildag is part of:

  • Member of TJOD
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

Qualifications :

  • 2005: September 9, U. Faculty of Medicine. Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Ayset Jane Ozcan

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ayset Jane Ozcan is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ayset Jane Ozcan is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine

Certifications :

  • Certificate in Early Pregnancy Ultrasound (March 2, 2003). Fetal Medicine Foundation & Turkish Perinatology Society. Harbiye Military Museum, Congress and Exhibition Center Istanbul.
  • Diploma in Advanced Ultrasound Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology (5-7 December 2003). Harbiye Military Museum, Congress and Exhibition Center Istanbul.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Masters Degree, School of Medicine, 1999
  • Suleymaniye Gynecology & Obstetrics Training and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health, R.T., Doctorate/Qualification Study/Medical Specialty, Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2005

Hospital Address :

Bah

Dr. Shanthi Therese Fernandes

Endocrinologist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Kannanda , Konkani ,Hindi

 


Dr. Shanthi Therese Fernandes is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD in OBG

Hospital Address :

Thumbay University Hospital - Ajman - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Nisarath Soontrapa

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Nisarath Soontrapa is a specialized Gynecologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Superior A.R.T.

Qualifications :

  • Diploma of Reproductive Medicine, Thai medical council, 2014
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2012
  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine (First class honors), Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2008

Hospital Address :

Superior A.R.T. ... New Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand

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About Reproductive Endocrinologist

Reproductive endocrinologists are doctors specialized in diagnosing and treating fertility related issues in both males and females. Reproductive Endocrinologists are trained in the subspecialty of Gynecology and Obstetrics including:

  • Medical and surgical treatment of conditions of the female reproductive tract
  • Care of pregnant women
  • Delivery of babies

Many patients visited by a Reproductive Endocrinologist either face complications or experience fertility related problems.

When should you consider visiting a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

There are various reasons why your doctors might refer you to visit a reproductive endocrinologist, some of which include:

  • Difficulty conceiving for more than six months if you're aged 35 or above or for more than a year if you're younger.
  • Having had two or more miscarriages.
  • Risk factors or symptoms of infertility especially if you are trying to conceive.
  • Men or women interested in permanent birth control options like tubal ligation or vasectomy.
  • Men or women who have cancer or have high chances of cancer but want to preserve fertility.
  • A family history of any family member having breast or ovarian cancer or two or more family members with breast, ovary, pancreatic or prostate cancer.
  • Personal history of any sexually transmitted disease (STD) treated in the past.
  • Congenital uterine anomalies.
  • Acquired uterine abnormalities.
  • Other disorders of the female reproductive tract.

Procedures Performed

  • Testicular biopsy
  • Testicular sperm aspiration (TESA)
  • Percutaneous sperm aspiration (PESA)
  • Vasectomy reversal
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Myomectomy
  • Selective Tubal Cannulation
  • Robotic Surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System
  • Reproductive surgery
  • Endometriosis
  • Laparoscopy
  • Mini-laparotomy
  • Laparotomy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Pelvic Adhesions
  • Tubal Fertility Surgery
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Unwanted hair growth on face trunk or limbs
  • Acne flare-ups especially prior to a menstrual period
  • Prior surgery on the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovary
  • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

Top Reproductive Endocrinologists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Tonguc DayAntalya Anadolu Hastanesi, Antalya
Dr. Pooja VaswaniNMC Royal Women's Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Nandita palshetkarFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Dr. Monikaa ChawlaFakih IVF Fertility Center, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Deniz GokalpLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Dr. Antonio GosalvezUniversity Hospital Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid
Dr. Allahbadia Gautam NandkishoreDr. Amal Alias Fertility & Gynaecology Center, Dubai
Dr. Teodora Elena UcenicNMC Royal Women's Hospital, Abu Dhabi

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Which are some of the procedures performed by Reproductive Endocrinologists?

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Which are some of the best hospitals Reproductive Endocrinologists are associated with?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Reproductive Endocrinologist?

Check out the conditions performed by reproductive endocrinologists:

  • Female Infertility
  • Male Infertility
Who is a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

An endocrinologist specializes in the endocrine system. A reproductive endocrinologist is an obstetrician/gynecologist physician who diagnoses and treats endocrine disorders that are directly or indirectly related to reproduction. These doctors largely deal with problems related to infertility, when you are not able to get pregnant after a year of unprotected sex.

Reproductive endocrinologists may use surgery or procedures to treat infertility. Before they design a treatment plan, they should find the source of the problem. For this, they may:

  • Check blood sugar, thyroid abnormalities
  • Run a semen test
  • Order an X-ray of the uterus, fallopian tubes to find problems
  • Perform an ovarian reserve fertility test to measure the overall level of various hormones related to reproduction like Estradiol, Follicle stimulating hormone, Anti-Müllerian hormone.

Based on the results of such tests, reproductive endocrinologists are able to make the correct diagnosis.

What are the qualifications of a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

A student willing to become a reproductive endocrinologist needs to clear a medical entrance test to pursue a five-and-half-a-year MBBS course. This includes both academic education as well as on-field training. After this, they need to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. The MD course will be for 3 years. Earning an MD degree is a prerequisite for more specialized knowledge in reproductive endocrinology. Typically, a reproductive endocrinologist follows the educational path of a GYN/OB before getting specialized education.

What conditions do Reproductive Endocrinologists treat?

A reproductive endocrinologist and infertility doctor treats conditions and diseases including:

  • Female infertility conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine fibroids, endometriosis.
  • Fertility preservation for people with cancer
  • Hormonal disorders like prolactin disorders, abnormal hair growth
  • Male infertility problems like low sperm count, varicocele, low testosterone, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, post-vasectomy infertility
  • Menopause and hormone replacement
  • Menstrual issues including absence of menstruation, irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, abnormally heavy menstruation
  • Ovarian disorders like ovarian cysts
  • Recurrent miscarriage
  • Secondary infertility including problems
  • Sexual development and function disorders, delayed puberty, menstrual irregularities, and painful intercourse
What diagnostic tests are required by a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

A reproductive endocrinologist can order a wide variety of diagnostic tests, including:

  • Fluid tests including cervical mucus testing, and semen analysis
  • Hormone tests
  • Imaging exams including abdominal ultrasounds, pelvic ultrasounds, testicular ultrasounds
  • Laboratory tests including complete blood counts (CBC), urine tests, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, genetic testing
  • Other exams including hysterosalpinogram ( X-ray to examine your uterus and fallopian tubes)
  • Hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, testicular biopsy, and endometrial biopsy
When should you visit a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

You should consider seeing a reproductive endocrinologist if you develop any of the following symptoms:

  • Absence of menstrual periods
  • Bleeding between menstrual period
  • Painful menstrual periods, heavy vaginal bleeding
  • Pelvic pain, cramps, pain during or after sexual intercourse
  • Erectile dysfunction and decreased sexual desire
  • Female lack of sexual desire
  • Excessive growth of dark hair on your face, lower abdomen, chest
What can you expect from your first visit with a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

Much of the first appointment with aReproductive Endocrinologist will focus on the review of your overall medical history. The doctor may ask you to have blood tests done and might also prescribe tests for the male or female partner.

Make sure that you write down all questions that come to your mind beforehand and share them with your doctor because this is the opportunity to understand what might happen next and what decisions you need to make to get desired results.

When you visit for the first time, the Reproductive Endocrinologist would want to determine whether there are any medical issues in your or your partner’s history that may lead to an underlying medical condition.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Reproductive Endocrinologist?
  • Vasectomy reversal
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Testicular biopsy
  • Testicular sperm aspiration
  • Percutaneous sperm aspiration
  • Robotic Surgery Endometriosis
  • Laparoscopy
  • Mini-laparotomy
  • Myomectomy
  • Selective Tubal Cannulation
  • Laparotomy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Pelvic Adhesions
  • Tubal Fertility Surgery
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure

FAQs related to

Who is a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

An endocrinologist specializes in the endocrine system. A reproductive endocrinologist is an obstetrician/gynecologist physician who diagnoses and treats endocrine disorders that are directly or indirectly related to reproduction. These doctors largely deal with problems related to infertility, when you are not able to get pregnant after a year of unprotected sex.

Reproductive endocrinologists may use surgery or procedures to treat infertility. Before they design a treatment plan, they should find the source of the problem. For this, they may:

  • Check blood sugar, thyroid abnormalities
  • Run a semen test
  • Order an X-ray of the uterus, fallopian tubes to find problems
  • Perform an ovarian reserve fertility test to measure the overall level of various hormones related to reproduction like Estradiol, Follicle stimulating hormone, Anti-Müllerian hormone.

Based on the results of such tests, reproductive endocrinologists are able to make the correct diagnosis.

What are the qualifications of a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

A student willing to become a reproductive endocrinologist needs to clear a medical entrance test to pursue a five-and-half-a-year MBBS course. This includes both academic education as well as on-field training. After this, they need to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. The MD course will be for 3 years. Earning an MD degree is a prerequisite for more specialized knowledge in reproductive endocrinology. Typically, a reproductive endocrinologist follows the educational path of a GYN/OB before getting specialized education.

What conditions do Reproductive Endocrinologists treat?

A reproductive endocrinologist and infertility doctor treats conditions and diseases including:

  • Female infertility conditions, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, uterine fibroids, endometriosis.
  • Fertility preservation for people with cancer
  • Hormonal disorders like prolactin disorders, abnormal hair growth
  • Male infertility problems like low sperm count, varicocele, low testosterone, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, post-vasectomy infertility
  • Menopause and hormone replacement
  • Menstrual issues including absence of menstruation, irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, abnormally heavy menstruation
  • Ovarian disorders like ovarian cysts
  • Recurrent miscarriage
  • Secondary infertility including problems
  • Sexual development and function disorders, delayed puberty, menstrual irregularities, and painful intercourse
What diagnostic tests are required by a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

A reproductive endocrinologist can order a wide variety of diagnostic tests, including:

  • Fluid tests including cervical mucus testing, and semen analysis
  • Hormone tests
  • Imaging exams including abdominal ultrasounds, pelvic ultrasounds, testicular ultrasounds
  • Laboratory tests including complete blood counts (CBC), urine tests, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, genetic testing
  • Other exams including hysterosalpinogram ( X-ray to examine your uterus and fallopian tubes)
  • Hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, testicular biopsy, and endometrial biopsy
When should you visit a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

You should consider seeing a reproductive endocrinologist if you develop any of the following symptoms:

  • Absence of menstrual periods
  • Bleeding between menstrual period
  • Painful menstrual periods, heavy vaginal bleeding
  • Pelvic pain, cramps, pain during or after sexual intercourse
  • Erectile dysfunction and decreased sexual desire
  • Female lack of sexual desire
  • Excessive growth of dark hair on your face, lower abdomen, chest
What can you expect from your first visit with a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

Much of the first appointment with aReproductive Endocrinologist will focus on the review of your overall medical history. The doctor may ask you to have blood tests done and might also prescribe tests for the male or female partner.

Make sure that you write down all questions that come to your mind beforehand and share them with your doctor because this is the opportunity to understand what might happen next and what decisions you need to make to get desired results.

When you visit for the first time, the Reproductive Endocrinologist would want to determine whether there are any medical issues in your or your partner’s history that may lead to an underlying medical condition.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Reproductive Endocrinologist?
  • Vasectomy reversal
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Testicular biopsy
  • Testicular sperm aspiration
  • Percutaneous sperm aspiration
  • Robotic Surgery Endometriosis
  • Laparoscopy
  • Mini-laparotomy
  • Myomectomy
  • Selective Tubal Cannulation
  • Laparotomy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Pelvic Adhesions
  • Tubal Fertility Surgery
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure