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Dr. Murat Dede

Surgical Oncologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Dede is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Anadolu Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Murat Dede is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
  • Turkish Association of Gynecological Oncology (TRSGO)
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecological Oncology Association (MAJOD)
  • Gynecological Robotic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Association of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathologies
  • Robotic Surgery Association (SRS)
  • European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO)
  • International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)
  • Society of European Robotic Gynecological Surgery (SERGS)
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)

Qualifications :

  • Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Gulhane Medical Faculty, 1990 (Bachelor's Degree)
  • Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Gulhane Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Major (Specialization), 1997.
  • Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Gulhane Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Major, Gynecologic Oncology (Minor Specialty), 2012

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Anadolu Salk Merkezi, Cumhuriyet Cd., Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

Dr. Aydin

Endocrinologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Aydin 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 Anadolu Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul 1979
  • Istanbul Medical Faculty Hospital, Department of Women's Health, Istanbul
  • Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Columbia University, New York 1986
  • University of Texas, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility top specialty, Texas 1990

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Anadolu Salk Merkezi, Cumhuriyet Cd., Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

Dr. Tayfun Bagis

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tayfun Bagis is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tayfun Bagis is part of:

  • Reproductive Health and Infertility Association
  • Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association
  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

Qualifications :

  • 2010 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2004 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1998 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1996 Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 1991 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

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Dr. Belgin Selam

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Belgin Selam is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Belgin Selam is part of:

  • Reproductive Health and Infertility Association
  • Istanbul Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
  • Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association
  • Reproductive Medicine Association

Qualifications :

  • 2008 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1997 Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 1992 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1984 Ted Ankara College

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Mohamed Osama Taha

Endocrinologist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Mohamed Osama Taha is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with New Hope IVF Gynaecology & Fertility Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohamed Osama Taha is part of:

  • Member of the teaching staff at Al Ain Shams University’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.

Qualifications :

  • Graduate, Al Ain Shams University, Cario, Egypt
  • Masters Degree, Al Ain Shams University, Cario, Egypt
  • PHMD in the same university, Al Ain Shams University, Cario, Egypt

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Ahmad Fakih

Endocrinologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Ahmad Fakih is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Fakih IVF Fertility Center - Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmad Fakih is part of:

  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • European Society of Reproductive Medicine and Embryology

Certifications :

  • Training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Fakih IVF

Qualifications :

  • Medical Degree (OBS GYN), American University of Beirut
  • Specialty Degree (OBS GYN), American University of Beirut

Hospital Address :

Fakih IVF in Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Shazia Magray

Endocrinologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Shazia Magray is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist 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 .

Association and Memberships Dr. Shazia Magray is part of:

  • Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Certifications :

  • Clinical Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine from the University of South Alabama, USA
  • Trained in Assisted Reproductive Technology from Cleveland Clinic (USA) and University of Kiel (Germany)

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS
Dr. Micha Baum

Endocrinologist

, Herzliya, Israel

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Micha Baum is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Herzliya, Israel. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Herzliya Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Micha Baum is part of:

  • Israeli Association of Gynecology
  • Israeli Association for Fertility Research (IPA)
  • American Academy of Fertility (ASRM)
  • European Union Fertility Medicine (ESHRE)

Certifications :

  • IVF study with Prof. Klaus Dietrich, and Prof. Ricardo Flberbaum, University Hospital, Lubeck Germany.

Qualifications :

  • Graduate of the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
  • Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Tel Hashomer Hospital.

Hospital Address :

Herzliya Medical Center, Ramat Yam Street, Herzliya, Israel

Dr. R Suchitra

Surgical Oncologist

, Bangalore, India

11 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi, English

 


Dr. R Suchitra is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. R Suchitra is part of:

  • Association of Gynecology association of India
  • Andhra Pradesh Medical Council
  • Federation of Obs and Gynec societies of India

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Gynaec. Oncology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS Obs and Gynaec

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital, Sahyadri Layout, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Dr. Ayse Saltik

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ayse Saltik is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ayse Saltik is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (TJOD)
  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • 2005 - Gazi University School of Medicine
  • 1999 - Ankara University School of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Dar

Dr. Foad Azem

Endocrinologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Foad Azem is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Lis Maternity & Women's Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Foad Azem is part of:

  • Israel Medical Association, Israel
  • The Israel Fertility Association (IFA), Israel
  • Israel Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Israel
  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine, ASRM, USA
  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology - ESHRE
  • Elected member of the Israel Fertility Society
  • International Society for Fertility Preservation - ISFP
  • The Society of Reproductive Surgeons – ASRM, USA
  • Member of the National Committee for Human Medical Research
  • Member of the national council of Gynecology, Neonatology and Genetics
  • President of the Israel Fertility Association

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Hebrew University and Haddassa

Hospital Address :

Lis Maternity Hospital, Weizmann Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Shanthala Thuppanna

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

Bangalore, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Kannada

 


Dr. Shanthala Thuppanna is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shanthala Thuppanna is part of:

  • Karnataka Medical Council

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Gynecological Laparoscopy (RGUHS)
  • Diploma Gynecological Endoscopy, Kiel (Germany)
  • Fellowship in Cosmetic Gynecology (American Aesthetic Association)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Theerayut Jongwutiwes

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Theerayut Jongwutiwes 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 Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Theerayut Jongwutiwes is part of:

  • Thai Society of Reproductive Medicine
  • The Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • The Medical Council of Thailand / The Medical Association of Thailand
  • Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Certifications :

  • Graduate Diploma in Clinical Science (Obstetrics and Gynecology), 2001
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Family Medicine, 2004
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Subspecialty in Reproductive Medicine, 2008

Qualifications :

  • MD - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Srinakarind Hospital, Khonkaen University, Thailand, 1993-1999

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

Dr. Sevinc Unal

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sevinc Unal is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Certifications :

  • In 2014, she joined Sisli Memorial University IVF Center and completed her training in assisted-reproduction treatment.

Qualifications :

  • 2004 Firat University Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 1991 Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Esra Cebi

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Esra Cebi is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Fatih Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynecology Education and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

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

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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