Re: Ob/Gyn versus Endocrinologist?

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Hi,

A Reproductive Endocrinologist is a subspecialist physician who has received

training (a residency) in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and advanced training (a

fellowship) in the treatment of infertility, recurrent miscarriages and hormonal

disorders in women. A typical OBGYN resident receives between 5 and 12 weeks of

training in Reproductive Endocrinology, while a fellow dedicates 2-3 years to

the field after completing his or her residency. Reproductive Endocrine fellows

are trained in advanced procedures such as difficult infertility surgeries,

procedures to reverse tubal ligation, injectable fertility drugs (e.g. Pergonal,

Follistim, Repronex) and Assisted Reproduction (IVF,GIFT, Insemination). Most,

if not all, Reproductive Endocrinologists have done research in reproduction and

have been involved at some point in the training of medical students and

residents.

REs are often more skilled in performing surgeries like myos. Many OB\GYNs are

not. When NO OB\GYNs in my city (we have 4 hospitals, 2 are new women's

hospitals), I went to another state and saw a RE who performed my myo.

Ku

Barb Winston wrote:

What are the pros/cons of seeing an Ob/Gyn versus an

endocrinologist? Pregnancy is not the issue, but I

have a friend who went to four different Gyns and it

wasn't until she went to an endocrinologist that she

was properly diagnosed with PCOS. Any feedback,

experiences, etc?

Barb