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Dr. Uyesi Duzgun Korkmaz

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Uyesi Duzgun Korkmaz 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 Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, 1999
  • Specialization Training - Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 2003

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Bahar Besen

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Bahar Besen is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Varna Medical School, Bulgaria, 1985
  • Specialization Training - Haydarpasa Numune Hospital Obstetrics Specialty, 1993

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. M Murat Inal

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Antalya, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. M Murat Inal is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Antalya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL Obstetrician and Gynecologist 2010 - 2017, Antalya/Turkey
  • EGE MATERNITY AND GYNAECOLOGICAL DISEASES TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist 2001 - 2008, Izmir/Turkey

Hospital Address :

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

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Dr. Saadia Nasir

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

24 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Urdu ,Hindi

 


Dr. Saadia Nasir 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • FCPS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mine Kabakas

Endocrinologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

11 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mine Kabakas is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Gebze Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Specialization Experience

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Ali Sertac Batioglu

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization: Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Obstetrics and Gynecology Training Hospital

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Ayse Nur Cakir Gungor

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ayse Nur Cakir Gungor is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ayse Nur Cakir Gungor is part of:

  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
  • TSRM

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization: Zekai Tahir Burak Womens Health Education and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Fuat Demirkiran

Surgical Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

42 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Fuat Demirkiran is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 38 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fuat Demirkiran is part of:

  • Gynecologic Oncology Association
  • Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasonography Association
  • MinimalLy Invasive Surgery Association
  • ESGO (European Society of Gynecological Oncology)
  • IGCS (International Gynecologic Cancer Society)

Qualifications :

  • 2011 Gynecologic Oncology Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
  • 1990 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 1982 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Ayse Gul Sofuoglu

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ayse Gul Sofuoglu 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 :

  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine St. Marys Hospital

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Metin Ulusoy

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Metin Ulusoy is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with.

Association and Memberships Dr. Metin Ulusoy is part of:

  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist Professional Memberships
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2004 - Ktu Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
  • 2004 - 2006 - Ktu Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics, and Gynecology,
Dr. Emine Karhan Demir

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Elazig, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Emine Karhan Demir is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Elazig Hospital.

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

Olgunlar, Elazig Medical Park Hospital, Atat

Dr. Nur Sahin

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

7 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nur Sahin 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 Medicana Haznedar Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ege University School of Medicine, 2004
  • Specialization Training - Dokuz Eylul University, 2010

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Haznedar, Ba?c?lar Caddesi, Gngren/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Fatma Kaya

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Elazig, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Fatma Kaya is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Elazig Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fatma Kaya is part of:

  • Obstetrics Hospital Membership

Qualifications :

  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak

Hospital Address :

Olgunlar, Elazig Medical Park Hospital, Atat

Dr. Witsarut Cherdchoothai

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Witsarut Cherdchoothai is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Witsarut Cherdchoothai is part of:

  • Thai Medical Council

Certifications :

  • 2009 - 2010 Certificate in Clinical Fellowship in Gynecologic Endoscopy (Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital and Justus-Liebig University Germany).

Qualifications :

  • 1988 - 1994 Doctor of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Collage of Medicine, Bangkok
  • 1994 - 1996 General practice doctor, Royal Thai Navy Hospital (Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital), Bangkok
  • 1996 - 1999 Diploma Thai Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok
  • 1999 - 2009 Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Royal Thai Navy Hospital (Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital), Bangkok

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

Medical Expertise of Dr. Witsarut Cherdchoothai

  • Some of the popular clinical services provided by Dr. Witsarut includes Uterine Fibroids, Female Infertility, Cervical Cancer, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Pcos), Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Male Infertility, and many more.
  • Dr. Witsarut Cherdchoothai is quite a renowned name in the field of Gynecology in Bangkok, Thailand
  • Apart from his medical qulifications, Dr. Witsarut holds a certificate in gynecologic endoscopy clinical fellowship (Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital and Justus-Liebig University Germany)
  • Dr. Witsarut's work has appeared in a number of prestigious journals around the world.
  • He is known for his polite, understanding and empathetic nature with the patients
  • Dr. Witsarut Cherdchoothai is fluent in English, and Thai.
Dr. Teodora Elena Ucenic

Endocrinologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English , French , Romanian

 


Dr. Teodora Elena Ucenic is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Women's Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • She graduated one of the most prestigious medical schools in Romania, Faculty of Medicine Babes-Bolially in Tg. Mures in 1986 and completed the residency program in the same in 1994. In 1998 became consultant. Since residency she was recruited and worked as medical researcher and later as assistant professor for the faculty of medicine Victor Papillian in Sibiu, Romania. Prior coming to UAE, Dr. Teodora gained a vast experience in both gynaecology and obstetrics working in academic, referral hospitals in Romania and Amsterdam (Holland). In 2008 was included in the GMS Specialist Register UK.

Hospital Address :

Brightpoint Royal Women's Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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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

Top Fertility Specialists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
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

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Fertility Specialist

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