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Dr. Yavuz Aydin

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

31 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Yavuz Aydin is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine, 1993
  • Training - Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, 1999
  • Training - Istanbul University, 2012
  • Training - Biruni University, 2018

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Bahelievler, Eski Londra Asfalt? Caddesi, Bahelievler/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Dilek Benk Silfeler

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Dilek Benk Silfeler is a specialized Gynecologist 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 Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, 2001
  • Istanbul Zeynep Kamil Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2006

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Meltem Cam

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Meltem Cam is a specialized Gynecologist 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 Anadolu Medical Center.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul 1987
  • Anadolu University AOF Health Institution Management, Eskisehir
  • Vakıf Gureba Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Istanbul 1989
  • Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, Istanbul, 1993
  • Istanbul University, Medical Sciences Institute, Immunology Ph. D Istanbul

Hospital Address :

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

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Dr. Atlaz Ismalilova

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Atlaz Ismalilova is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Atlaz Ismalilova is part of:

  • Gynecological and Obstetrics Association
  • Turkish Urogynecology Association
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association

Qualifications :

  • 2007 - 2013 - Medical Faculty: Azerbaijan Medical University
  • 2014 - 2018 - Aydin Adnan Menderes University - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

Dr. Sevinc Bilgin

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Samsun, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sevinc Bilgin is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Firat University Faculty of Medicine, 2002
  • Specialization Training - Firat University Faculty of Medicine, 2008

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

Dr. Jasmin Rath

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Hyderabad, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr. Jasmin Rath is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jasmin Rath is part of:

  • Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Orissa, 2003
  • MD - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sambalpur, Odisha, 2009
  • Fellowship in Laparoscopy - Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, 2009
  • Advanced Certificate in Reproductive Medicine - Homerton University Hospital, London, 2016

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Shahla Valizada

Surgical Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Shahla Valizada is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Shahla Valizada is part of:

  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric association
  • AAGL
  • TSRM Reproductive Health and Infertility Association
  • JED Gynecological Endoscopy Association
  • Turkish Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Azerbaijan Medical University
  • Faculty of Medicine- Medical Education Ege University Faculty of Medicine Women's Patients and Birth u.S.
Dr. Mohammad Al Hasoun

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Mohammad Al Hasoun is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohammad Al Hasoun is part of:

  • Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
  • Member of the Middle East Association of Fertility (MEFS)
  • Member of the Syrian Association of Doctors of Endoscopic Surgery
  • Member of the Syrian Association of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery - University of Damascus, Syria
  • Masters in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Damascus

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Kavitha Leela Mony

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Kavitha Leela Mony 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, DIP.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - University of Kannur, Kerala, 2005
  • DGO from Govt. Medical College Calicut, Kerala, India
  • DNB in Obstetrics and Gynaecocology from Govt. Medical College Pariyaram, Kerala, India

Hospital Address :

NMC Hospital, DIP - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Meenaxi Shailesh Upadhyay

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Meenaxi Shailesh Upadhyay is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - LTM Medical College, Mumbai, 1978
  • MD - LTM Medical College, Mumbai, 1982

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Meenaxi Shailesh Upadhyay?

  • With 30 years of experience, Dr. Meenaxi Shailesh Upadhyay is a renowned obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in performing laparoscopic surgery for various gynecological ailments. She is an expert in executing hymenotomy, hormone pellet implant and removals, endocervical curettage, endometrial sampling, I.U.C.D. insertion, removal of cerclage suture, and incision and drainage of Bartholin's gland abscess. Her special areas of interest include high-risk pregnancies, infertility treatment, all-day care gynae provedures and menopause counselling.
  • Dr. Upadhyay is a lifelong member of the Indian Medical Association and the Bombay Gynecology and Obstetrics Society.
  • She received the Specialist "A" Gynecologist and Obstetrician license from the Ministry of Health, UAE in 2005.
Dr. Caroline Alphine Jenitha

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

17 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Kannada , Malayalam , Tamil

 


Dr. Caroline Alphine Jenitha 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. Caroline Alphine Jenitha is part of:

  • Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, UK

Qualifications :

  • MBBS – Tirunelveli Medical Collge, Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamilnadu
  • MS (OGGYN) - St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore
  • MRCOG – UK
  • Diploma in Gyne Endoscopy (Laparoscopy + Hysteroscopy) - KEIL School of Gynaecological Endoscopy

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Aruna Janaki

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Urdu , Telugu ,Hindi

 


Dr. Aruna Janaki is a specialized Gynecologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, 2000
  • MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, 2003
  • DNB from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
  • MNAMS from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Chalida Raorungrot

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Chalida Raorungrot is a specialized Gynecologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, 2005
  • Thai Board of Obstetrics Gynecology, Mahidol University,2011

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Murat Ozekinci

Endocrinologist

, Antalya, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Ozekinci is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Murat Ozekinci is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
  • Turkish Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertile Association
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association

Qualifications :

  • MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY - Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Training, 2002 - 2007, Istanbul / Turkey
  • HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY - Medical Doctor Education, 1994 - 2000, Ankara / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Zafer Mahallesi, Memorial Antalya Hospital, Y?ld?r?m Beyaz?t Caddesi, Kepez/Antalya, Turkey

Dr. Huseyin Arik

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Huseyin Arik 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 Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, 1999
  • Specialization Training - Zeynep Kamil Gynecology and Obstetrics Hospital, 2004

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, 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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Fertility issues are becoming more common as people's lives become more stressed and their intensifying health problems. According to research conducted by the NCBI, around 8% to 12% of couples of reproductive age worldwide are diagnosed with infertility issues. You've been trying to conceive for years, but failure at each phase has taken its toll. But there's no need to be upset or depressed about it. Almost all cases of infertility can now be treated because of advancements in medical technology. A good doctor and a reputable clinic may work wonders, which is why MediGence's Telemedicine is ideal for you. Many clinics and doctors throughout the world have adopted this video conferencing technology. Following are the reasons to avail an online consultation with a fertility specialist/doctor-

  • 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
  • Telemedicine has a secured payment gateway through which you can pay a reasonable amount with full safety
  • 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

FAQs related to

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