Reasons to Visit a Fertility Doctor

Fertility Doctors are very important, but a lot of couples do not know when to make use of one. A plausible time to go see a fertility doctor is if you have unsuccessfully attempted to get pregnant for an extended period of time, usually half a year to a year. The reason for you not being able to conceive could be an issue with your fertility but at the same time it could purely just be bad luck. The good news is that a fertility doctor will be able to tell you if there is a problem or not.

Treating Infertility

If an infertility issue is discovered your doctor can help you understand what steps you need to take to help combat it. In many cases surgery is not necessary and pregnancy can be achieved through the help of fertility drugs such as Clomiphene and Follicle Stimulating Hormones.

In the case that surgery or other procedures are deemed necessary there are many different options. For example, if the male partner has sperm that is not effective, a sperm donor can be sought out and Intrauterine Insemination, or IUI, will be performed. In addition to sperm donation, a woman with defective eggs can be the recipient of an egg donor. An egg donor works in the same relative fashion as a sperm donor.

Age and Fertility

A very big reason why you may want to visit your doctor is if you are advanced in age. Women who are 35 and older have significantly decreased chances of becoming pregnant than women who are in their 20s. Visiting a fertility doctor before making a real effort in trying to conceive can be very beneficial if you are advanced in age. This is because a fertility doctor can prescribe or recommend fertility drugs that will help increase the chances of pregnancy, even at an advanced age.

Multiple Failed Attempts

We briefly touched on this before but after multiple failed attempts at becoming pregnant, a couple may want to visit their local fertility clinic. Your doctor will more than likely be able to diagnose the exact issue, and will be able to offer helpful insight in how to treat it. Most couples turn to internet blogs in order to try and diagnose themselves, but a trip or call to your fertility clinic will offer a much more reliable diagnosis and will lead to an increase in your chances of conceiving.

Financial Consideration

While this may not explicitly be a reason to visit a fertility clinic, it is an important thing to consider before doing so. Doctors’ visits, fertility drugs, and fertility procedures can cost a lot of money and it is not always covered by your insurance carrier. For example, if an In Vitro Fertilization procedure is needed it can cost over $10,000 and that is not exactly what most would consider pocket change. Individual appointments may not cost too much, but depending on your financial situation it can be a hefty financial contribution nonetheless. 

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