Your First Visit with a Reproductive Endocrinologist

Getting ready for your first appointment with an infertility specialist can be a stressful experience. Many couples are nervous about this first visit. It may be hard to admit that there is a problem and going to that first appointment can cause a range of emotions to surface. Just remember that whatever you are feeling is completely normal and experienced and caring infertility specialists can help you through this difficult time.

The majority of couples are able to conceive after receiving infertility treatments. The numbers just keep increasing as this field of medicine advances. Try to keep a positive outlook through this likely trying experience. You and your partner should form a unified front when it comes to dealing with what may lie ahead. You need to support each other wholly. Respect each others wishes when it comes to talking or not talking about certain aspects of your treatment.

Both of you should be prepared going in. Many couples have an idea about whether their problems lie with the man or the woman. This is not a blame game, and statistically, it could be either one of you, or both, with the infertility problem. The man will likely be tested first, as male testing is much less invasive.

Consider this your first active step towards having a child together. This can be an exciting time. Choose an experienced Reproductive Endocrinologist that you can really connect with on a personal level. This can be very important through the course of your treatment. You will certainly have a lot of questions and you may not know where to begin.

Write down questions in the days leading up to your appointment. You will likely forget something important if you are nervous or emotional during your appointment. Having your questions written down along with space for the answers will not only give you something concrete to focus on, but also ensure that you do not forget something that you wanted to ask.

Inquire about office hours and how extra questions are handled. Some treatments may require you to come into the office multiple times per week. You will need a Reproductive Endocrinologist that is near your home or work. The office hours need to work with your schedule.

Ask about success rates. This may be something that you want to revisit once you have your possible causes of infertility narrowed down. Discuss what certain treatments cost and what you are willing to spend. Try to figure out how aggressively you want to tackle your infertility. Once you have settled on a course of action and a doctor that you trust, you will feel more confident and empowered to handle whatever may come your way.

This information is provided by Dr. Eric Daiter MD.

About the Author: Dr. Eric Daiter, the medical director of The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, LLC, a leading NEW JERSEY INFERTILITY CENTER. Dr. Eric Daiter offers a complete range of MALE INFERTILITY AND FEMALE INFERTILITY TREATMENT. For more information on The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine and Eric Daiter please visit www.drericdaitermd.com.