What Is a Fertility Doctor Called?
A fertility doctor is called a fertility specialist or reproductive endocrinologist.
More Info: It is important to understand the difference between an OB/GYN that treats infertile patients and a board certified fertility specialist. An OB/GYN has successfully completed a four-year medical school program and an additional four-year residency specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.
A fertility specialist has acquired an additional two to three years training in infertility, reproductive endocrinology, and reproductive surgery. To become board certified as a fertility specialist he or she must past extensive testing procedures.
To become a board certified infertility specialist requires:
A degree from a four year accredited medical school program
Four years residency training in obstetrics and gynecology
Two to three additional years training in fertility, endocrinology, and reproductive surgery
Successful completion written exam
Professional review and oral exam of a 1-2 year case list
A published thesis in a peer reviewed journal of an original work in the area of infertility
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David Adamson, M.D., F.R.C.S.C., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.,
"If getting pregnant has been a challenge for you and your partner, you're not alone. Ten to 15 percent of couples in the United States are infertile. Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year. "
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OB/GYN: Abbreviation for obstetrician and gynecologist.
Obstetrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and aftercare.
Gynecology: The branch of medicine dealing with the care of women concerning the reproductive organs.
Endocrinology: The branch of medicine dealing with hormones and glands.
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