What Kind Of Fertility Doctor Is Best For You?

Fertility specialists are usually gynecologists or urologists who have received further training in dealing with reproductive organ disorders. Your doctor may recommend you to a fertility expert for a variety of reasons. 

While your health care physician or gynecologist may be able to start the evaluation process and potentially prescribe Clomid, you may need to consult a fertility specialist for more advanced testing and treatment. 

Here’s a list of specialized doctors that you could visit for the same: 

Andrologists 

Andrologists are urologists who have specialized training in male fertility. They may work independently or in collaboration with a reproductive endocrinologist. If your sperm count is low or missing, an andrologist will investigate the cause to provide the necessary treatment. 

Andrologists also treat sexually transmitted infections, erectile dysfunction, testicular torsion, and undescended testicles. They also do testicular biopsies to extract testicular sperm. 

Reproductive Endocrinologists 

Most people associate reproductive endocrinologists (also known as REs) with fertility specialists. A reproductive endocrinologist is a gynecologist who has received further training in infertility and fertility treatment, and they handle both male and female fertility problems. Fertility testing and treatments, such as IUI and IVF, are managed, performed, and prescribed by reproductive endocrinologists. 

The reproductive endocrinologist is usually the primary consultant when outside specialists are required in a given situation. They can also assist cancer patients with fertility preservation by coordinating fertility preservation with an oncologist before the commencement of fertility-threatening cancer therapy. 

Fertility testing and treatments are managed, performed, and prescribed by reproductive endocrinologists

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Reproductive Immunologists 

Reproductive immunologists, as the name implies, are professionals who are trained in both immunology and reproductive medicine. They are consulted for recurrent miscarriages, unexplained infertility, or repeated failures of IVF treatment since they mix two professions. Reproductive immunologists are also referred to people with auto-immune illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

Reproductive Surgeon 

Reproductive surgeons are another type of fertility specialist. Reproductive surgeons have more training in surgical treatments than reproductive endocrinologists and may treat patients for problems other than infertility. Gynecology or urology may be their primary specialization. 

Reproductive surgeons, for example, can remove fibroids or cure endometriosis with surgery. Vasectomies and tubal ligations are procedures that a reproductive surgeon can perform or reverse. 

The quality of a reproductive clinic is only as good as the doctors that work there

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Fertility Clinic

A fertility clinic employs nurses who are trained and experienced in reproductive medicine, embryologists, sonographers, and other lab technicians, all of whom are collectively referred to as clinic staff. Reproductive immunologists are less common on staff, but that doesn’t imply the clinic won’t work with one in exceptional circumstances. (However, several areas of reproductive immunology are still in their infancy, and not every fertility expert is on board with the most recent immunology-based treatments.) 

A fertility clinic’s personnel may include nurses who are trained and skilled in reproductive medicine, embryologists, sonographers, and other lab technicians in addition to fertility doctors. 

Acupuncturists, dietitians, and counselors may be available at some clinics. Aside from medical doctors, clinics frequently feature financial advisers who may assist you with payment alternatives and insurance issues. 

The quality of a reproductive clinic is only as good as the doctors that work there. Make an appointment to meet the professionals before deciding on a reproductive clinic. Take the time to interview your prospective physician. 

Find out if the doctors are familiar with your fertility issues and how they intend to help you. You may be working closely with the clinic for a long time if you decide to pursue testing and treatments, so you want a team that not only cares but also knows how to best assist you.

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