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What is a fertility expert called?
Reproductive endocrinologists (sometimes referred to as REs) are what most people think of as fertility specialists. A reproductive endocrinologist is a gynecologist who has additional training in infertility and fertility treatment; they treat both male and female fertility issues.
When should I go to a fertility specialist?
Butts advises that women under age 35 who have not conceived after a year of unprotected sex, or women age 35 and older who have not conceived after six months of unprotected sex talk to their gynecologist or primary care physician. There are things they can recommend before seeking help from a fertility specialist.
Who can you talk to about infertility?
Women with infertility should consider making an appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist—a doctor who specializes in managing infertility. Reproductive endocrinologists may also be able to help women with recurrent pregnancy loss, defined as having two or more spontaneous miscarriages.
What does a fertility expert do?
A fertility specialist is an OB-GYN with expertise in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Fertility specialists support people through all aspects of reproductive care. This includes infertility treatments, genetic diseases that can affect future children, fertility preservation, and uterine problems.
Should I see an Obgyn or fertility specialist?
When to see an OB/GYN. If you’re 35 or older and have been trying to conceive for at least six months, your OB/GYN should refer you to a fertility doctor. They should also refer you to a fertility doctor if you’re under 35 and have been trying to become pregnant for more than a year.
Should I go to a fertility clinic?
If you have been trying to conceive for more than a year (or six months if you are over 35 years old), it is recommend that you undergo an evaluation. A fertility specialist can help determine why you are having difficulty and offer possible treatment options to help you conceive.
Can OB GYN do IVF?
A visit to an OB/GYN is generally the first stop in the fertility treatment journey. Your gynecologist can perform a preliminary fertility evaluation, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
How do I choose the best in vitro fertilization clinic?
When choosing an in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinic, keep in mind that a clinic’s success rate depends on many factors, such as patients’ ages and medical issues, as well as the clinic’s treatment population and treatment approaches. Ask for detailed information about the costs associated with each step of the procedure.
What are the steps involved in in vitro fertilization?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves several steps — ovulation induction, egg retrieval, sperm retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer. One cycle of IVF can take about two weeks, and more than one cycle may be required.
What are the chances of having a healthy baby using IVF?
Or IVF may involve eggs, sperm or embryos from a known or anonymous donor. In some cases, a gestational carrier — a woman who has an embryo implanted in her uterus — might be used. Your chances of having a healthy baby using IVF depend on many factors, such as your age and the cause of infertility.
What are the treatment options for infertility?
In most cases infertility is treated with drugs or surgery. Doctors can help men deal with impotence or premature ejaculation. Behavioral therapy and/or medicines can be used in these cases. Sometimes surgery can correct the cause of the problem. In other cases, doctors surgically remove sperm directly from the male reproductive tract.