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Dr. Amarin Narkwichean

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Amarin Narkwichean is a specialized Gynecologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Takara IVF Bangkok.

Certifications :

  • Training-Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2009

Qualifications :

  • MD-Doctor of Medicine - Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2003
  • PhD-Doctorate of Philosophy - University of Nottingham, England, 2009
  • MMed-Masters of Medical Sciences in Assisted Reproduction Technology - University of Nottingham, England, 2011

Hospital Address :

Takara IVF Bangkok, 4 Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Chutatip Poonsatta

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Chutatip Poonsatta is a specialized Gynecologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Chutatip Poonsatta is part of:

  • Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Certifications :

  • Thai Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2008

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, 2002

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Hena Firoza Kalam

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Hena Firoza Kalam 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 Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Hena Firoza Kalam is part of:

  • Emirates Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Member of Medical Council- India
  • Member of Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society India

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery - Member of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (MRCOG) - Fellow of the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG).

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Ayse Karahasanoglu

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ayse Karahasanoglu is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Suleymaniye Kadin Dogum ve Cocuk EAH, Tip Fakultesi, 2010
  • Istanbul Tip Fakultesi, Tip Fakultesi, 1999

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Tulay Caglar

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Tulay Caglar is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Fatih Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tulay Caglar is part of:

  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric society
  • Perinatology Association
  • Gynecological Endoscopy Association

Qualifications :

  • 1983-1989 IU Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • 1994-1998 Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Education and Research Specialization
  • 2011-2012 Memorial Hospital IVF Center IVF Specialist

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Nagihan Yilmaz

Endocrinologist

, Samsun, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Nagihan Yilmaz is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Specialization

What is the medical expertise of Dr Nagihan Yilmaz?

  • Dr Nagihan Yilmaz has more than 12 years of experience in her field of interest. She has expertise in managing a range of conditions such as uterine fibroids, polyps, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, ovarian cyst, menstrual disorders and infertility.
  • She completed her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, department of obstetrics and gynaecology.
Dr. Emine Ozcan

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

6 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Emine Ozcan is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Estetik International.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng) - Medical Education
  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology AD - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Fulya, Estetik International, ili/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Ufuk Yilmaz

Endocrinologist

, Trabzon, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ufuk Yilmaz is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist 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 Trabzon Star Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education Zeynep Kamil Women and Pediatrics Education and Research Hospital - Expertise

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Emrah Kizildag

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Emrah Kizildag is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist 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 .

Association and Memberships Dr. Emrah Kizildag is part of:

  • Member of TJOD
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

Qualifications :

  • 2005: September 9, U. Faculty of Medicine. Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Ayset Jane Ozcan

Endocrinologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ayset Jane Ozcan is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ayset Jane Ozcan is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine

Certifications :

  • Certificate in Early Pregnancy Ultrasound (March 2, 2003). Fetal Medicine Foundation & Turkish Perinatology Society. Harbiye Military Museum, Congress and Exhibition Center Istanbul.
  • Diploma in Advanced Ultrasound Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology (5-7 December 2003). Harbiye Military Museum, Congress and Exhibition Center Istanbul.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Masters Degree, School of Medicine, 1999
  • Suleymaniye Gynecology & Obstetrics Training and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health, R.T., Doctorate/Qualification Study/Medical Specialty, Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2005

Hospital Address :

Bah

Dr. Fatemeh Sadat Miri

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Fatemeh Sadat Miri 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with Iranian Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medicine - Faculty Of Medicine Islamic Azad University, Tehran, 1997 - 2004
  • Obs Gyn - Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 2006-2010

Hospital Address :

Iranian Hospital - Al Wasl Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Tahir Aslan

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

46 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Tahir Aslan is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 46 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tahir Aslan is part of:

  • Florya Club
  • Yesilyurt Sports Club

Qualifications :

  • 1987 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 1974 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

Dr. Shanthi Therese Fernandes

Endocrinologist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Kannanda , Konkani ,Hindi

 


Dr. Shanthi Therese Fernandes is a specialized Reproductive Endocrinologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD in OBG

Hospital Address :

Thumbay University Hospital - Ajman - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Nimmi Chutani

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Noida, India

36 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Nimmi Chutani is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in DelhiNCR, India. The doctor has over 36 Years of experience and is associated with Sharda Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nimmi Chutani is part of:

  • The Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Jaipur Obs & Gynae Society
  • National Association For Reproductive And Child Health Of India (NARCHI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Government Medical College of Rajasthan
  • MD - Government Medical College of Rajasthan
  • Fellowship in Maternity and Child Health from School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool United Kingdom

Hospital Address :

Sharda Health City, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. V Padmavati

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Hyderabad, India

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. V Padmavati is a specialized Gynecologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. V Padmavati is part of:

  • FOGBI
  • Society of Endoscopic and Laproscopic Endoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Andhra Pradesh University, 1991
  • MD - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH, 2000

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr V Padmavati?

  • Dr V. Padmavati is a skilled and qualified gynecologist with expertise in treating a range of conditions such as polycystic ovarian disorder(PCOD), polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids, uterine prolapse and ovarian cancer.
  • She has over 20 years of experience in her area of expertise and holds membership in several honourable organizations such as the Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India and the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecological Societies of India(FOGSI).

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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

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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

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