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Dr. Ayhan Sucak

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ayhan Sucak is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ayhan Sucak is part of:

  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association
  • Turkish Pharmacology Association

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine - Undergraduate
  • Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital - Specialization
  • Gazi University Institute of Health Sciences - Pharmacology Doctorate
  • Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital - Associate Professor
  • Istinye University Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Department - Professor

Hospital Address :

Ulus Mahallesi, Liv Hospital Group, Canan Sokak, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Ahmet Nuri Danisman

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

43 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ahmet Nuri Danisman is a specialized Gynecologist 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. Ahmet Nuri Danisman is part of:

  • High Health Council membership
  • TUKMOS membership
  • Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Imaging Subgroup membership
  • Fetal Medicine Prenatal Diagnosis Subgroup
  • The International Society of Ultrasound in Ob-Gyn. membership
  • Turkey Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Association membership
  • Perinatology Endocrinology Association membership
  • Turkish Gynecology Association membership
  • Membership of The International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians

Qualifications :

  • Medical Specialization Board Perinatology, 2011
  • Associate Professor Doctor, 1995
  • Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1985
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1980

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Hurside Cevlan

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hurside Cevlan is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Fatih Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Xinjiang Medical University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine - Specialization

Hospital Address :

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

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Dr. Evrim Aksoy

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Evrim Aksoy 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 Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Evrim Aksoy is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • European Society of Contraception
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association
  • Reproduction Medical Foundation

Qualifications :

  • ZEYNEP KAMIL WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL - Obstetrician and Gynecology Specialist Training, 2000 - 2004 , Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Anatomy Specialization Training, 1998 - 2000 , Istanbul/Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY - Medical Training, 1992 - 1998 , Istanbul/Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Chandan Dubey

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


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

Association and Memberships Dr. Chandan Dubey is part of:

  • MRCOG

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - University of Delhi, Lady Hardinge Medical College, 1991
  • Postgraduate Degree - University of Delhi, Moulana Azad Medical College, 1996
  • MRCOG, London, 2005

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Shanitha Fathima

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Shanitha Fathima 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 .

Certifications :

  • She also obtained a fellowship in minimal invasive surgery from India and also undergone training in prenatal diagnosis and obstetric ultrasound.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (Obs and Gynae)
  • FMIS
Dr. Manjula Narayan Das

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

37 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Manjula Narayan Das 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 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor 24X7 International Hospital, Al Ain.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manjula Narayan Das is part of:

  • Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists, London

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists, London, 2014
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Calicut Medical College
  • DGO - KEM Hospital Pune
  • MRCOG - Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists, London, 2003

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Yariv Yogev

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Yariv Yogev is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Lis Maternity & Women's Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yariv Yogev is part of:

  • The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Diabetes in Pregnancy, Interest Group Leader
  • The Israeli Board for Obstetrics and Genecology, Tel Aviv Branch and Deputy Chairman
  • The Israeli Board for Obstetrics and Genecology, National Branch
  • Israel Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • The Israel Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • The American Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • The Israel Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine

Qualifications :

  • 1994 - 1998: Doctor of Medicine, Technion University, Haifa, Israel
  • 1995 - Internship, Sheba Medical Center – Tel Hashomer
  • 1996 - 2006: Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beilinson Hospital (Rabin Medical Center)
  • 2003 - 2004: Research and Clinical Fellow, Maternal and Fetal Medicine - St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center at Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Selin Ozaltin

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Selin Ozaltin is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Fulya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Selin Ozaltin is part of:

  • Turkish Gynecology Association
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association

Qualifications :

  • Suleymaniye Gynecology and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2008
  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 2001

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Filiz Candan Topuz

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Filiz Candan Topuz 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 Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1990

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

Dr. Nesrin Fener

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Ankara, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nesrin Fener 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 Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nesrin Fener is part of:

  • Ankara Gynecology and Obstetrics Association
  • Ankara Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Association

Certifications :

  • Colposcopy and laparoscopy certification
  • Infertility and reproductive endocrinology basic diagnosis and treatment course 1998
  • Urogynecology course 2000

Qualifications :

  • GAZI UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Obstetrician and Gynecologist 1996 - 2001 , Ankara/Turkey
  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Training 1989 - 1995 , Ankara/Turkey

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Shlomi Cohen Eilon

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Herzliya, Israel

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Shlomi Cohen Eilon is a specialized Gynecologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Herzliya, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Herzliya Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shlomi Cohen Eilon is part of:

  • Member of the Israeli Committee of Endoscopic Society
  • Member of the European Committee of Endoscopic Society
  • Member of the Israeli Committee of Gynecological Society

Qualifications :

  • Graduate Medical Faculty of Ben-Gurion University
  • Specialization in Gynecology at Chaim Sheba Tel Hashomer
  • Higher specialization in laparoscopic gynecology in France and Belgium
  • Center for the Study of the Uterine at Harvard University (Boston, USA)
  • Fellowship Boston Miocene Center, Harvard University
  • Fellowship Galaxy Endoscopic Surgery Center, Pune, India
  • Fellowship ESSURE Coil Installation Center, The Netherland

Hospital Address :

Herzliya Medical Center, Ramat Yam Street, Herzliya, Israel

Dr. Laxmi Vijay Yaliwal

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Kannada , Marathi

 


Dr. Laxmi Vijay Yaliwal 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 11 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Dubai.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS(OBG)
  • DNB(OBG)
  • FMAS( Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ann Mini Mathew

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam ,Tamil

 


Dr. Ann Mini Mathew 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 30 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ann Mini Mathew is part of:

  • Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Certifications :

  • Diploma in Endoscopy (KIEL University Germany)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecology
  • Fellow of Minimally invasive surgeries of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Alleppey Medical College
  • MD - Medical College, Trivandrum
  • DGO

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Nishitha Sudhakaran

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam

 


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

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS (O&G)

Hospital Address :

Lifecare 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

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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

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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