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Dr. Ozlem Oruc Sener

Endocrinologist

, Bursa, Turkey

11 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ozlem Oruc Sener is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ozlem Oruc Sener is part of:

  • Bursa Medical Chamber
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric Society
  • Gynecology Endoscopy Association

Qualifications :

  • 2003: Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2009: Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Krcaali, Medical Park Hastanesi, Fevzi

Dr. Mete Kursat Koc

Endocrinologist

, Bursa, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mete Kursat Koc is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mete Kursat Koc is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • 2001 - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Krcaali, Medical Park Hastanesi, Fevzi

Dr. Can Kosal

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Can Kosal is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist 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 I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Can Kosal is part of:

  • Ap Arztekammer-Lippe NRW Membership

Qualifications :

  • 1985 - 1991 - Ankara Uni. Medical Faculty Medical Doctor Experience
  • Aktuel - Istanbul Aydin Uni. VM Medicalpark Florya

Hospital Address :

Beyol, .A.

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Dr. Fatma Umutoglu

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Fatma Umutoglu is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fatma Umutoglu is part of:

  • Istanbul Medical Chamber
  • TSRM Reproductive Health and Inferlite Association
  • Turkish Gynecology Obstetric Society
  • Turkish Urogynecology Association

Certifications :

  • Certificate in early pregnancy ultrasound, oct 2004
  • Obstetric Ultrasonography Course, November 2004
  • Cerrahpasa IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology Meeting, June 2006
  • Sperm Preparation and Insemination Course, June 2006
  • Doppler Symposium in Obstetrics, September 2006
  • National Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Congress, November 2006
  • National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress 2009
  • National Gynecology and Obstetrics Congress 2010
  • TCSB Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Training, 2017

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Bah

Dr. Panya Saksangawong

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Panya Saksangawong is a specialized Gynecologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Panya Saksangawong is part of:

  • Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • The Medical Council of Thailand

Qualifications :

  • MD,Faculty of Medicine, Khonkaen University, Thailand, 2000-2006
  • Diploma of the Thai Board Obstetrics and Gynecology, Khonkaen Hospital, Thailand., 2006-2010
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Reproductive Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2010-2012

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

Dr. Yaprak Kandemir Deniz

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Antalya, Turkey

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Yaprak Kandemir Deniz is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Fırat University Medical Faculty Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Yaprak Kandemir Deniz?

  • Dr. Yaprak Kandemir Deniz has more than 8 years of experience as a gynecologist. Her areas of expertise include hysteroscopic surgery, infertility, poly cystic ovarian disorder, ceasarean section, and normal delivery.
  • Dr. Deniz has also completed several training courses. She has a Colposcopy Course certificate, Basic Infertility Course Certificate, Emergency Obstetrics Bleeding Course Certificate, Emergency Obstetric Care Clinician Training Certificate and Fetal Heart Evaluation Meeting Certificate.
  • She completed her specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Firat University Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Orhan Ozdiller

Endocrinologist

, Elazig, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Orhan Ozdiller is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Elazig Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Ataturk University School of Medicine - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Olgunlar, Elazig Medical Park Hospital, Atat

Dr. Sibel Kaya

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Antalya, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sibel Kaya is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Dr. Geeta Menon

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Malayalam

 


Dr. Geeta Menon 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 12 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Women's Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Geeta Menon is part of:

  • Member of Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (MRCOG) London
  • Member of the Royal college of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI – OBS/GYN),
  • Member of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MICOG ) India,
  • Member of Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecologist Society of India (FOGSI).

Qualifications :

  • MBBS from University of Maharashtra India, Diploma in Women’s Health from Ireland.(DOWH),

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Sema Agar Sezgin

Endocrinologist

, Ordu, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sema Agar Sezgin is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ordu, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Ordu Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education

Hospital Address :

Akyaz, Medical Park Ordu Hastanesi, ehit Ali Gaffar Okkan Caddesi, Altnordu/Ordu, Turkey

Dr. Derya Kapti

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Ordu, Turkey

15 Years of experience

 


Dr. Derya Kapti is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ordu, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Ordu Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University. Faculty of Medicine Istanbul Kanuni Sultan SÃileyhan Education Research Hospital (Specialization)

Hospital Address :

Akyaz, Medical Park Ordu Hastanesi, ehit Ali Gaffar Okkan Caddesi, Altnordu/Ordu, Turkey

Dr. Ramune Skirmantaite

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Vilnius, Lithuania

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Lithuanian

 


Dr. Ramune Skirmantaite is a specialized Gynecologist in Lithuania. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vilnius, Lithuania. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Kardiolita Hospital, Vilnius.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ramune Skirmantaite is part of:

  • Member of Lithuanian Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Member of The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy ( ISGE)

Qualifications :

  • Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, qualification of doctor obstetrician-gynecologist

Hospital Address :

Kardiolitos klinikos

Dr. Allahbadia Gautam Nandkishore

Endocrinologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

27 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Allahbadia Gautam Nandkishore is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Dr. Amal Alias Fertility & Gynaecology Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Allahbadia Gautam Nandkishore is part of:

  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DGO
  • MD
  • FCPS
  • DFP
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Dr. Amal Alias Fertility & Gynaecology Center - IVF ICSI, metro station - Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Haq

Endocrinologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Ahmed Abdel Haq is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with Dr. Amal Alias Fertility & Gynaecology Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmed Abdel Haq is part of:

  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) Ireland

Qualifications :

  • Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (JBOG) Jordan
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Obs & Gynae (FRCOG) London

Hospital Address :

Dr. Amal Alias Fertility & Gynaecology Center - IVF ICSI, metro station - Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Suliman Osman Suliman Abdullah

Endocrinologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Suliman Osman Suliman Abdullah is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Dr. Amal Alias Fertility & Gynaecology Center.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship certificate of comprehensive training program in infertility

Qualifications :

  • Clinical MD in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sudan Medical Specialization Board (S.M.S.B)
  • MBBS Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan

Hospital Address :

Dr. Amal Alias Fertility & Gynaecology Center - IVF ICSI, metro station - Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai - 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