One of the most frequently asked questions at babyMed is "when should we see an infertility specialist?" Infertility specialists are sometimes called Reproductive Endocrinologists or RE. If you have been trying to conceive (TTC) without success for one year (or six months if you are over 35), you may want to consider getting a referral to see an RE. Take the interactive Infertility Specialist Assessment tool HERE
When Should You See an Infertility Specialist?
Learn when you should make an appointment.
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Fertility Check-Ups Growing Trend for 20-Something Women
A recent news segment broadcast on Chicago’s local CBS TV station spotlights a growing trend for seemingly healthy women in their 20s: fertility assessments.
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What Are Primary and Secondary Infertility?
When a couple has never been able to conceive they are diagnosed with primary infertility, and when they were able to conceive before but now have problems getting pregnant again they are diagnosed with secondary infertility.
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Do You Need an Infertility Specialist?
Been trying for a while? It may be time to see an infertility specialist.
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Khloe Kardashian: Fertility Rumors Put to Rest
Rumors have persisted for months surrounding Khloe Kardashian's
fertility troubles, but on this week's season finale of Keeping Up With
the Kardashians, the public finally learned the truth.
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Men Without Children At Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Researchers recently revealed that having children decreases a man's risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Robitussin and Fertility
Does Robitussin help fertility?
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For Guys - What to Expect at the Fertility Doctor
While you know in your mind that a medical issue that causes you fertility problems doesn't reflect on your manhood, psychologically it can be a different story. It's intimidating.
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Fertility Preservation in Cancer Survivors
It is estimated that 10% of all cancer diagnoses are made in
patients during reproductive years. Cancer treatments can cause
permanent loss of fertility, but patients may not be educated on
currently available means of protecting fertility prior to cancer
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First Cycle Poor Response and IVF Cancellation
Multiple fertility treatments are available for women facing infertility. Finding the right treatment reduces the overall cost and improve outcome. Clinical studies aim to aid fertility doctors in choosing the right treatment for select groups of women.
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My Infertility Journey: Intrauterine Insemination
After diagnosing us with unexplained infertility, our reproductive medicine doctor went over our options with us. The first two things she recommended were intrauterine insemination and in-vitro fertilization.
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What Happens When I Want Another Baby - Infertility Revisited
When a couple fights the battle of infertility they are lost in the moment, the fight, the struggle and – hopefully – the success.
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My Infertility Journey: The Beginning
I was always sure I wanted kids. I talked about it when I was a teenager as if it were a given that I would have them someday in the far off future. There was only a very brief time in my early 20's when I wasn't sure.
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My Infertility Journey: The Testing (Part 2)
I was pretty excited to be going to the fertility specialist. I had every confidence the doctor would ask some questions, do some testing, and tell me how to fix whatever was wrong so I could get pregnant. My husband wasn't so excited.
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What Home Fertility Tests are Available?
It is a huge step to make an appointment with a fertility specialist.
Many couples wait months to years before making an appointment. Some
claim the cost of fertility help is just too high and others want to
wait one more month to see if the test finally reads positive.
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Asking Intimate Questions about Infertility
Where does a
woman turn when she’s too embarrassed or too scared to ask the most
intimate questions of her health care providers?
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