How to Choose a Reproductive Endocrinologist

Reproductive Endocrinologists are doctors that help diagnose and treat causes of infertility in both women and men. People will visit a reproductive endocrinologist if they wish to become pregnant and are having difficulty in doing so. If you need to visit a reproductive endocrinologist, finding a good doctor is crucial. Here's some things to look for when you need a reproductive endocrinologist.

Instructions

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  Talk to your gynecologist. Gynecologists often refer couples to a reproductive endocrinologist when they are having trouble becoming pregnant. Your gynecologist will likely be able to give you recommendations on reproductive endocrinologists in your area.

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  Ask your friends and family for recommendations if you feel comfortable doing so. Your friends and family may know of doctors that they have visited themselves or otherwise heard of and be able to steer you towards doctors in your area.

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  Contact your health insurance provider and find out if reproductive endocrinologists and their services are covered by your health insurance plan. If they are covered (even partially), find out what reproductive endocrinologists take your insurance. Using a doctor that takes your insurance can save you a lot of money down the road.

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  Search online for reproductive endocrinologists in your area. There are a variety of websites that allow you to search for local doctors by specialty, last name or state. These searches will provide you with the contact information for reproductive endocrinologists in your area, and some even provide reviews on the doctors as well.

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  Visit the website for the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI) to search for reproductive endocrinologists either by last name or state. Doctors that come up in a search on this website are board certified doctors and members of this society. Board certification is important when choosing a reproductive endocrinologist.

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  Call the offices of the reproductive endocrinologists that you are interested in. Ask about their office policies, procedures that they perform, costs and their success rates of producing healthy pregnancies. You want to choose a reproductive endocrinologist whose policies you agree with and who is successful in treating infertility and in helping women get pregnant.

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  Have an initial consultation with a reproductive endocrinologist. Bring a list of all your questions and concerns about any treatments and their side effects. If you feel comfortable with the doctor and think he has the right approach, go ahead and schedule your treatment. If you don't like the doctor, schedule an appointment with another specialist for a second opinion.