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Dr. Archana Sinha

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Kolkata, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Archana Sinha is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in kolkata, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Archana Sinha is part of:

  • Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Medical College (CU), 2001
  • MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Patna Medical College (P.U), 2006

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Dr. Mahua Bhattacharya

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Kolkata, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Mahua Bhattacharya is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in kolkata, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Calcutta National Medical College (1995-2000)
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)Obstetrics and Gynecology - VSS Medical College, Burla (2004 – 2007)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Dr. Muzaffer Ucarer

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Muzaffer Ucarer is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Muzaffer Ucarer is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric Association
  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • ESHRE

Certifications :

  • Training and Research Hospital, Treatment Methods (IVF) Education To Help Reproduction of Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialization; Acibadem Hospital UYTE Center.
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Education, Acibadem Hospital, ART Center

Qualifications :

  • 1984-1990 School of Medicine, Ankara University
  • 1990-1994 Resident, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Zeynep Kamil Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

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Dr. Jeong-Yeol Park

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Seoul, South Korea

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Korean , English

 


Dr. Jeong-Yeol Park a specialized Surgical Oncologist in South Korea. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Seoul, South Korea. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Asan Medical Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jeong-Yeol Park Park is part of:

  • Korean Society of Gynecology, Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Qualifications :

  • 2005 to 2009 Ulsan University (M.D.)
  • 2002 to 2004 Ulsan University (M.A. in Medicine)

Hospital Address :

Asan Medical Center, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Pungnap 2(i)-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Dr. Asha Anand

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Asha Anand is a specialized Gynecologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with .

Certifications :

  • Training in Obstetric Ultrasound from Mediscans Systems Chennai

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DGO in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • MRCOG
Dr. Maya Krishanbhavan

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

13 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Maya Krishanbhavan is a specialized Gynecologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DGO
  • MD(Obs and Gyn)

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Zahida Jabeen Chaudary

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Zahida Jabeen Chaudary is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor 24X7 International Hospital, Al Ain.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Austrian Board Certified Doctor

Hospital Address :

Medeor 24x7 International Hospital, Al Ain - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Zahida Jabeen Chaudary?

  • With more than 30 years of experience, Dr Zahida Jabeen Chaudhary has expertise in a range of gynecological laparoscopic surgeries such as abdominal hysterectomy, tumour surgeries, incontinence operations, colposcopy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, vaginal hysterectomy, and endometrium ablation with nova sure. She also offers osteoporosis therapy and infertility care.
  • She is an Austrian Board-certified physician and completed a Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Mahin Rasietemadi

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Mahin Rasietemadi is a specialized Gynecologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Iranian Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medicine - Urumia University Of Medical Sciences, Urumia (1985 - 1992)
  • Obs Gyn - Tabriz University Of Medical Science, Tabriz (1993 - 1997)

Hospital Address :

Iranian Hospital - Al Wasl Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Hanan Helmy

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Hanan Helmy 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with New Hope IVF Gynaecology & Fertility Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • LMCC (CANADA), Ob-gynecologist Specialist

Hospital Address :

New Hope IVF Gynaecology & Fertility Hospital, - - AL Khan Corniche Street - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Husnu Gorgen

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Husnu Gorgen is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Fulya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Husnu Gorgen is part of:

  • Turkish Gynecology Association
  • Gynecological Oncology Association
  • The European Society of Gynecological Oncology
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  • The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology

Qualifications :

  • Acıbadem University School of Medicine / Professor, 2015
  • Medical Specialization Board Gynecological Oncology Surgery, 2011
  • Zeynep Kamil Gynecology and Child Diseases Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1993
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1985

Hospital Address :

Dikilita Mahallesi, Acbadem Fulya Hastanesi, Hakk Yeten Caddesi, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Chitra Ramamurthy

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangalore, India

44 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Chitra Ramamurthy is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Chitra Ramamurthy is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society of India
  • Gynaec Oncology Society of India
  • Infertility Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MD - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 1983
  • MBBS - Karnataka University, India, 1980

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Shivani Jain

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Panjim, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Shivani Jain is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Goa, India. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shivani Jain is part of:

  • Gynaecological Endoscopists Society
  • Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India
  • Indian Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, 2011
  • MD - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2017
  • DNB - Obstetrics and Gynecology - National Board of Examination, India, 2017

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital, Panjim, Goa, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Shivani Jain?

  • Dr Shivani Jain is a leading obstetrician and gynecologist with more than 8 years of experience in offering high-quality treatments to patients for various gyneoclogical disorders. Her areas of core competencies include infertility, menopause, menstrual problems, colposcopy, pelvic inflammatory diseases, management of fibroids, adolescent gynecology, and contraception and family planning.
  • Dr Jain is the recipient of several prestigious awards such as the Kabitha Shreshta Trophy for Best All-Rounder in 1998 and the Lt Gen K Masters Silver Medal for obtaining 1st position in Obstetrics and Gynecology postgraduate examination.
  • Dr Jain is a part of many respected national and international organizations such as the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Mukta Kapila

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Gurgaon, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Mukta Kapila is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in DelhiNCR, India. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mukta Kapila is part of:

  • Life Member AOGD
  • Life member FOGSI
  • Life member IAGE
  • Life member IFS , India
  • Registered member of HMC

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Govt. Medical College, Amritsar (Punjab, India), 1986
  • DGO - Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, 1991
  • DNB - Obstetrics and Gynecology - MNAMS Pune University, 1998
  • IVF Training - Kiran Infertility Center , Hyderabad, 2000
  • Trained in Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy - Dr mahapatra in Kolkatta, 2002

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Patcharin Kiettisanpipop

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Patcharin Kiettisanpipop is a specialized Gynecologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Takara IVF Bangkok.

Association and Memberships Dr. Patcharin Kiettisanpipop is part of:

  • Member of Thai Society for Reproductive Medicine

Qualifications :

  • 2008 Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 2014 Diplomate Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thai Medical Council, Thailand
  • 2016 Diplomate Thai Sub-Board of Reproductive Medicine, Thai Medical Council, Thailand

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Weena Krutsawad

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Weena Krutsawad is a specialized Gynecologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Superior A.R.T.

Qualifications :

  • Diploma, The specialty of Reproductive Medicine, The Medical Council of Thailand, 2013
  • Diploma, Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011
  • Bachelor of Medicine, First class honors, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2007

Hospital Address :

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

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About Fertility Specialist

A fertility specialist is a doctor specialized in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) that is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology. REI is the branch of medicine addressing hormonal functioning pertaining to the reproduction and infertility in women and men. A fertility specialist provides the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all the issues pertaining to reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). FOr instance, if you have been trying to get pregnant for a year (or six months if above 35 years of age) via natural conception or facing any other issues related to reproductive endocrinology and infertility, then you might consider visiting a fertility specialist. Some of infertility problems for which people visit a fertility specialist include:

  • Endometriosis
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
  • Problems with ovulation
  • Abnormalities of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and/or uterus.
  • In case if you have faced multiple miscarriages, a fertility specialist may diagnose the cause of the miscarriages and guide you on the procedures to follow that may help in preventing the miscarriage so that you can carry the baby to term.

Procedures Performed

  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy and Robotic Laparoscopy
  • Laparotomy
  • Egg Retrieval
  • Varicocelectomy
  • Vasectomy Reversal (Vasovasostomy or Vasoepididymostomy)
  • Sperm Retrieval (epididymal aspiration)
  • Tubal Surgery.
  • Endometriosis.
  • Uterine surgery
  • Open Abdominal Procedures
  • Ovarian drilling

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Dr. Geeta ChadhaIndraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Antonio GosalvezUniversity Hospital Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid
Dr. Noppadol ChuntornteptevunBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Madhu SrivastavaCloudnine Hospital, Noida
Dr. Hanan Al sayeghNMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai
Dr. Witsarut CherdchoothaiBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Sema Agar SezginMedical Park Ordu Hospital, Ordu
Dr. Deniz GokalpLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul

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  • It provides the benefit of seeing a doctor in person and vice versa. It may not be as good as having a face-to-face talk, but it's surely better than nothing.
  • Through video consultations, you will be able to contact the world's finest onboard fertility experts.
  • You can get answers to the cause of your condition after a thorough diagnosis
  • He or she is capable of thoroughly examining and addressing the hormonal processes and factors that affect reproduction in both women and men.
  • Some fertility specialists are also known as REs (Reproductive Endocrinologists), who have special training in the diagnosis and treatment of women’s infertility issues. Therefore, you can get the best specialized opinion via video conference call with the expert.
  • Treatment includes the right diagnosis of underlying conditions polyps, blocked fallopian tubes, or fibroid
  • He/she will guide you through the multiple treatment options/alternatives like IVF, IUI, etc.
  • After determining the cause, a fertility specialist can recommend personalized treatment that will help you to start your journey to parenthood
  • In a nutshell, you will get step-by-step guidance from your fertility specialist at the ease of your home
  • The success rate of fertility treatments like IVF and IUI depends on the findings of clinical tests, medical history, and factors like age and reproductive functioning that are pertaining to the individual
  • You can observe and choose the right fertility specialist for your further treatment process.
  • Telemedicine follows the privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA compliance. Your every information will be kept confidential
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  • Teleconsultation with a Fertility specialist can cost you between 123USD- 456USD

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Who is a Fertility Specialist?

A fertility specialist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating fertility problems, to help people who are unsuccessfully trying to have a baby. Fertility doctors treat conditions related to both male and female infertility.

A fertility doctor is also a reproductive endocrinologist who practices obstetrics and gynecology called reproductive endocrinology & infertility (REI). It is a field of medicine that studies hormonal functioning as it is related to reproduction and infertility in both men and women. An infertility workup also includes an endometrial biopsy to determine whether imbalanced hormone levels are affecting the endometrium.

Once a fertility specialist has received as much information as he or she could from the infertility workup, they will recommend suitable fertility treatment options. Common fertility-related conditions treated by fertility specialists include ovulation problems, hormonal disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), weight or age-related infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, blocked fallopian tubes, azoospermia, abnormal sperm production, fertility-related to certain genetic conditions.

What are the qualifications of a Fertility Specialist?

A student willing to become a fertility specialist 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 medicine. Typically, a fertility doctor follows the educational path of a GYN/OB before getting specialized education.

Steps to become a fertility specialist:

  • Earn a Bachelor's degree (MBBS) followed by a Master’s Degree (MD).
  • Take part in a residency program: After passing out from a medical school, future fertility specialists should take part in a residency program to boost their knowledge and skills to provide the best possible treatment for patients.
  • Obtain a Fellowship: The final step in the education of fertility specialists is to get a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology. Fellowships allow future fertility specialists to achieve valuable experience, seeing many patients with different health conditions - from basic endocrinology to male infertility to a large number of reproductive disorders.
What conditions does a Fertility Specialist treat?

A fertility specialist specializes in the treatment of fertility issues. But there may be other conditions related to the male and female reproductive system that can be treated by a fertility doctor.

Some common conditions treated by a fertility expert are listed below:

  • Problems with ovulation
  • Ovulation problems
  • Hormonal disorders
  • Weight or age-related infertility
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Blocked fallopian tubes
  • Abnormal sperm production
  • Azoospermia
  • Infertility related to genetic conditions
  • Abnormalities of the ovaries, fallopian tubes or uterus
  • Endometriosis
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
  • Multiple miscarriages
What diagnostic tests are required by a Fertility Specialist?

Before infertility testing, a fertility specialist works to understand your overall sexual habits in order to make recommendations to increase your chances of getting pregnant. An evaluation for infertility must be done in a focused way to determine all relevant factors and should include the female as well as male partners. The least invasive methods that help detect the most common causes of infertility must be done first.

The following tests may be recommended as part of your infertility evaluation:

  • Semen analysis
  • Hormone testing
  • Testicular biopsy
  • Hysterosalpingography
  • Ovarian reserve testing
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Transvaginal Ultrasonography
  • Sonohysterography
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Sonohysterogram
  • Ultrasound
  • Hormone blood test
When should you visit a Fertility Specialist?

Fertility specialists are technically gynecologists or urologists who have had additional training in dealing with issues related to the reproductive organs. There are various reasons your doctor might refer you to a fertility specialist, some of which are given below:

  • Difficulty conceiving for more than six months if you are of age 35 or older, or for more than a year if you are younger.
  • Having two or more miscarriages.
  • Just beginning to try to conceive with known symptoms or risk factors of infertility, such as genetic conditions, irregular cycles, or any prior sexually transmitted diseases (even though already treated).
  • Women or men who are interested in permanent birth control options, like or vasectomy tubal ligation.
  • Men or women with a cancer diagnosis who require guidance on ways to preserve fertility before undergoing treatments, or those willing to conceive after treatments.
  • Your partner has trouble achieving an erection.
  • Absence of period, heavy bleeding, and irregular periods
  • Either you or your partner has a history of sexually transmitted diseases.
  • You may also want to see a fertility specialist if you have had cancer (like chemotherapy treatment) or if your mother experienced early menopause.
What can you expect from your first visit with a Fertility Specialist?

Much of the first appointment with a fertility specialist will focus on the review of your overall medical history and discussion about the possibility of male-factor issues. The fertility specialist may ask you to have blood tests done or go for a pelvic exam, and might also prescribe tests for the male or female partner. If these tests are already been done, the doctor will review, and then discuss the results with you.

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. Always feel free to clear your doubts with your medical team. It is their core responsibility to educate you and also respond to your concerns.

When you visit for the first time, the fertility doctor 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 that is resulting in infertility that might need further evaluation. The next steps can involve the evaluation of the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, and the sperm count.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Fertility Specialist?
  • Tubal Surgery
  • Endometriosis
  • In vitro fertilization
  • Uterine surgery
  • Open Abdominal Procedures
  • Ovarian drilling
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy and Robotic Laparoscopy
  • Laparotomy
  • Egg Retrieval
  • Varicocelectomy
  • Vasectomy Reversal (Vasovasostomy or Vasoepididymostomy)
  • Sperm Retrieval (epididymal aspiration)
  • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
  • Gamete intrafallopian transfer
  • Zygote intrafallopian transfer

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Who is a Fertility Specialist?

A fertility specialist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating fertility problems, to help people who are unsuccessfully trying to have a baby. Fertility doctors treat conditions related to both male and female infertility.

A fertility doctor is also a reproductive endocrinologist who practices obstetrics and gynecology called reproductive endocrinology & infertility (REI). It is a field of medicine that studies hormonal functioning as it is related to reproduction and infertility in both men and women. An infertility workup also includes an endometrial biopsy to determine whether imbalanced hormone levels are affecting the endometrium.

Once a fertility specialist has received as much information as he or she could from the infertility workup, they will recommend suitable fertility treatment options. Common fertility-related conditions treated by fertility specialists include ovulation problems, hormonal disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), weight or age-related infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, blocked fallopian tubes, azoospermia, abnormal sperm production, fertility-related to certain genetic conditions.

What are the qualifications of a Fertility Specialist?

A student willing to become a fertility specialist 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 medicine. Typically, a fertility doctor follows the educational path of a GYN/OB before getting specialized education.

Steps to become a fertility specialist:

  • Earn a Bachelor's degree (MBBS) followed by a Master’s Degree (MD).
  • Take part in a residency program: After passing out from a medical school, future fertility specialists should take part in a residency program to boost their knowledge and skills to provide the best possible treatment for patients.
  • Obtain a Fellowship: The final step in the education of fertility specialists is to get a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology. Fellowships allow future fertility specialists to achieve valuable experience, seeing many patients with different health conditions - from basic endocrinology to male infertility to a large number of reproductive disorders.
What conditions does a Fertility Specialist treat?

A fertility specialist specializes in the treatment of fertility issues. But there may be other conditions related to the male and female reproductive system that can be treated by a fertility doctor.

Some common conditions treated by a fertility expert are listed below:

  • Problems with ovulation
  • Ovulation problems
  • Hormonal disorders
  • Weight or age-related infertility
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Blocked fallopian tubes
  • Abnormal sperm production
  • Azoospermia
  • Infertility related to genetic conditions
  • Abnormalities of the ovaries, fallopian tubes or uterus
  • Endometriosis
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
  • Multiple miscarriages
What diagnostic tests are required by a Fertility Specialist?

Before infertility testing, a fertility specialist works to understand your overall sexual habits in order to make recommendations to increase your chances of getting pregnant. An evaluation for infertility must be done in a focused way to determine all relevant factors and should include the female as well as male partners. The least invasive methods that help detect the most common causes of infertility must be done first.

The following tests may be recommended as part of your infertility evaluation:

  • Semen analysis
  • Hormone testing
  • Testicular biopsy
  • Hysterosalpingography
  • Ovarian reserve testing
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Transvaginal Ultrasonography
  • Sonohysterography
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Sonohysterogram
  • Ultrasound
  • Hormone blood test
When should you visit a Fertility Specialist?

Fertility specialists are technically gynecologists or urologists who have had additional training in dealing with issues related to the reproductive organs. There are various reasons your doctor might refer you to a fertility specialist, some of which are given below:

  • Difficulty conceiving for more than six months if you are of age 35 or older, or for more than a year if you are younger.
  • Having two or more miscarriages.
  • Just beginning to try to conceive with known symptoms or risk factors of infertility, such as genetic conditions, irregular cycles, or any prior sexually transmitted diseases (even though already treated).
  • Women or men who are interested in permanent birth control options, like or vasectomy tubal ligation.
  • Men or women with a cancer diagnosis who require guidance on ways to preserve fertility before undergoing treatments, or those willing to conceive after treatments.
  • Your partner has trouble achieving an erection.
  • Absence of period, heavy bleeding, and irregular periods
  • Either you or your partner has a history of sexually transmitted diseases.
  • You may also want to see a fertility specialist if you have had cancer (like chemotherapy treatment) or if your mother experienced early menopause.
What can you expect from your first visit with a Fertility Specialist?

Much of the first appointment with a fertility specialist will focus on the review of your overall medical history and discussion about the possibility of male-factor issues. The fertility specialist may ask you to have blood tests done or go for a pelvic exam, and might also prescribe tests for the male or female partner. If these tests are already been done, the doctor will review, and then discuss the results with you.

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. Always feel free to clear your doubts with your medical team. It is their core responsibility to educate you and also respond to your concerns.

When you visit for the first time, the fertility doctor 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 that is resulting in infertility that might need further evaluation. The next steps can involve the evaluation of the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, and the sperm count.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Fertility Specialist?
  • Tubal Surgery
  • Endometriosis
  • In vitro fertilization
  • Uterine surgery
  • Open Abdominal Procedures
  • Ovarian drilling
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy and Robotic Laparoscopy
  • Laparotomy
  • Egg Retrieval
  • Varicocelectomy
  • Vasectomy Reversal (Vasovasostomy or Vasoepididymostomy)
  • Sperm Retrieval (epididymal aspiration)
  • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
  • Gamete intrafallopian transfer
  • Zygote intrafallopian transfer