The Laurence A. Jacobs M.D. Blog

Before you go to the Reproductive Endocrinologist, how do you choose the right doctor or clinic?

Beware how some Fertility clinics can create overly inflated statistics!!

The Internet: a wealth of information... Since anyone can post information on the internet …fact or fiction, be on the lookout for claims or cures that seem too good to be true. Listen to your intuition. Unsupervised ‘chat rooms’ can often be erroneous, dangerous and give out misinformation about treatments, REs and fertility programs.

Ideally your Ob/Gyn or PCP may be able to perform many of the ‘basic fertility tests’ and examine you and your partner for any underlying medical conditions that might be affecting your fertility. This may save considerable costs.

Pretreatment necessities ...required tests before you get started.

Laboratory costs and tests are discussed.

LOWER YOUR INFERTILITY COSTS (Part III) discusses:

Tips for trying on your own.

When should you see your Gynecologist for an infertility evaluation?

When should you see a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

• Age 38 or older or diminished ‘ovarian reserve’ at any age
• Documented tubal disease or a history of damage
• Pelvic disorders causing adhesions (scar tissue)
• Significant male factor problems or
• Unexplained (idiopathic) infertility
• Recurrent pregnancy losses (miscarriages)
• Donor egg, donor sperm or gestational surrogacy