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Dr. Semra Kahraman

Endocrinologist

, Ankara, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Semra Kahraman is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • PROFESSOR: YEDİTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE 2004, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: ANKARA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY 1994, Ankara / Turkey
  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Training 1983 - 1989, Ankara / Turkey
  • HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTYMedical Doctor Education 1973 - 1981, Ankara / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Balgat Mah., Memorial Hospital Ankara, Mevlana Blv. & 1422. Sok., ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Paul Carter

Surgical Oncologist

, London, United Kingdom

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Paul Carter is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Cancer Centre London.

Association and Memberships Dr. Paul Carter is part of:

  • Mr Carter is a member of the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) and The British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS).

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • BSc
  • MD
  • FRCS
  • FRCOG

Hospital Address :

Cancer Centre London, Parkside, London, UK

Dr. Ritu Nambiar

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic ,Hindi , Malayalam , Tamil

 


Dr. Ritu Nambiar 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 NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Qualifications :

  • Dr. Ritu completed her MBBS [1991, KMC, India], MD [1999, SRMC and RI India], DNB [2000 National Board of India], MRCOG [2006 UK] and Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine [2003, CMC-Vellore under National Board of India

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Tevfik Erturk

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tevfik Erturk is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tevfik Erturk is part of:

  • Gynecologic Oncology Association

Qualifications :

  • 1993 Bakirkoy Kadin Dogum ve Cocuk Hastaliklari Egitim Arastirma Hastanesi Kadin Hastaliklari ve Dogum
  • 1987 Ege Universitesi Tip Fakultesi

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

Dr. Poornima Balagopal

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Kannada

 


Dr. Poornima Balagopal is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Certifications :

  • She has done her Fellowship and Diploma in Gynae Laparoscopic surgery from Sunrise hospital Ernakulam and World Laparoscopy Hospital, Delhi. She has also done her fellowship in Obstetric Ultrasound from Foetal Foundation of India under the guidance of Dr Ram Murthy.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS in JSS Medical College Mysore, and MS in JJM Medical College Davangere.

Hospital Address :

NMC Speciality Hospital Al Nahda Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sharda Brata Ghosh

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic , Urdu , Bengali

 


Dr. Sharda Brata Ghosh is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Saudi German Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sharda Brata Ghosh is part of:

  • American Aesthetic Association

Qualifications :

  • MD (India),
  • MIS (Singapore)
  • Diploma from Germany in Advance Gynecological Endoscopic Surgery and Clinical Cosmetology (IIAM)
  • Masters Certified Course in Reproductive medicine and IVF, UK & Cosmetology (America Aesthetic Association)
  • Fellowship in minimal access surgery (laparoscopy) from world association of laparoscopic surgeon

Hospital Address :

Saudi German Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Nidal Maky Ahmad Alattia

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

39 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Nidal Maky Ahmad Alattia is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nidal Maky Ahmad Alattia is part of:

  • Life Membership of World Association of Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Membership of European Association of Endoscopic Surgeon
  • Membership of Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeon
  • Membership in Iraqi Medical Association
  • Membership in Jordanian Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • M.B.CH.B, Baghdad
  • Jordanian Board OBS and GYN
  • Iraqi Board OBS and GYN
  • International Consultant Board/Austria/IBCLC Iraqi diploma OBS and GYN,
  • D.MAS Diploma in Minimal Invasive Surgery
  • F.MAS Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Surgery

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Leyla Ercan

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Leyla Ercan is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon 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 Medicana Haznedar Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Istanbul University Istanbul Medical School, 1989
  • Specialization Training - Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, 1996

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Gulsah Balik

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Trabzon, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Gulsah Balik is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Trabzon, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Trabzon Star Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gulsah Balik is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
  • Turkish Gynecological Oncology Association
  • Reproductive Health and Infertility Association

Qualifications :

  • 1992-1998: Bachelor: Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2000-2005: Specialization in Medicine. Gynecology and Obstetrics Department / Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Ozgur Ozdemir

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Trabzon, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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

Qualifications :

  • Gazi University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • KTU Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology AD - Research Assistant
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Practitioner Certificate

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Ceyhun Numanoglu

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ceyhun Numanoglu is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Istanbul.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Gazi University School of Medicine, 1985
  • Specialization Training - SB Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecological Oncology Surgery / 2011
  • Specialization Training - Istanbul Bakirkoy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology / 1991

Hospital Address :

Byk?ehir Mahallesi, Medicana International Istanbul, Beylikdz Caddesi, Beylikdz/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. S Bhuvana

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Chennai, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr. S Bhuvana is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Chennai, India. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre .

Association and Memberships Dr. S Bhuvana is part of:

  • Member Of Royal College Of Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
  • Member of IMA
  • Member of OGSSI / FOGSSI

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • DNB
  • MRCOG (UK)

Hospital Address :

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Kirti Nahar

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Ahmedabad, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Kirti Nahar is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ahmedabad, India. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kirti Nahar is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association.
  • Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI).
  • Ahmedabad Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (AOGS),
  • Scientific member of institutional ethics commity for clinical studies at apollo Hosptal Gandhinagar since November 2013.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Avadesh Pratapsingh University, 1994
  • MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Rajasthan University, 1999
  • Fellowship in Obstretics & Gynaec Ultrasound, V.S Hospital, Ahmedabad , July 2010 – Jan 2011

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Dr. Dipti k Yadav

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Delhi, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Dipti k Yadav is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Dipti k Yadav is part of:

  • Indian Council of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (FICOG)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur, 1995
  • MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Patna Medical College, Patna, 2002

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

Dr. Seda Tamsoy Atliman

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Ankara, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Seda Tamsoy Atliman is a specialized Gynecologist 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 Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ankara University School of Medicine, 2001
  • Specialization Training - Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, 2006

Hospital Address :

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

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