What is a Reproductive Endocrinologist?

A Reproductive Endocrinologist is a fertility specialist that specializes in the following fields of study:

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis
Hypothalamic pituitary dysfunction
A congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Tubal factor infertility
Male factor infertility
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Fertility preservation
Congenital uterine anomalies
Other disorders of the female reproductive tract

Collectively, this field is called Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Most of the patients seen by Reproductive Endocrinologists are experiencing fertility related problems.

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What is Reproductive Endocrinology?

Reproductive Endocrinology is a sub-specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This requires 4 years of medical school followed by completion of a 4 year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Training includes:

Medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive tract
Care of pregnant women
Delivering babies

After completing a residency program, a physician would apply through a highly competitive system to receive additional training in Reproductive Endocrinology. This is referred to as a fellowship and includes a 3 year intensive training program, which focuses on understanding the complexities of the human female reproductive system.

Reproductive Endocrinologists receive board certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. These require both written and oral examinations.

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