It is important to learn how to choose a fertility doctor if you are having difficulty conceiving a child. A fertility doctor will be able to help identify reasons for this and be able to work with you and your partner to find a treatment. When choosing a doctor, you will want to gather as much information as possible before making a final decision.

Your fertility doctor will work with you and your partner as you travel down a very stressful path. It's important that you have confidence in their medical knowledge and their judgment, and that you feel comfortable with them. While your fertility doctor may help you have a successful pregnancy, they may also be the one who counsels you to look for another way to begin a family A fertility specialist will be involved in the most intimate aspects of your life, so you want to make sure you choose one carefully.

Before you begin the search for a fertility specialist, talk to your partner about what types of procedures you are willing to undergo. It is important that you are both on the same page before you start down the assisted reproduction path. If you find that you are not in agreement, you may want to meet with a counselor to help you sort out your options.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded

Once you have decided to find a specialist, there are a variety of resources that you can use to help you find a doctor that is right for you.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded Below are a few examples that may prove helpful when looking for advice on finding a fertility doctor.

1. Ask friends and family for names of fertility specialists whom they have been happy with. Make sure to ask them what they liked and disliked about their experience with the doctor.
2. Ask your gynecologist for names of fertility specialists they would recommend.
3. The American Medical Association provides referrals to doctors who are members of the association. Although fertility is not a subspecialty of the AMA, you can use the search function to find a list of member obstetricians, gynecologists, and medical geneticists in your area. You can then examine this list to find those who specialize in fertility.http://www.ama-assn.org/
4. Resolve, the National Infertility Organization, can refer you to fertility doctors who practice in your area. You need to register as a member to use their referral service.http://www.resolve.org/

1. Check with your state's medical board to make sure the fertility doctor is currently licensed, and is in good standing with the board. Some states list malpractice lawsuits on their websites. You will also want to make sure that they are board certified in their specialty.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded
2. If the doctor is associated with a fertility clinic, you can check on their success rates. The CDC or Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has compiled data on fertility clinics throughout the country. Although the data was collected in 2006, it may still be useful as you evaluate alternative providers.http://www.cdc.gov/
3. Meet with the doctor and discuss what your goals are and your objectives for fertility treatment. Make sure their education, experience, and philosophy will support your needs.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded
4. Be specific about what types of procedures you are willing to try, as well as those with which you are not comfortable.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded
5. Ask the doctor what their experience is with couples who may have profiles similar to your own.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a doctor before using the information presented here.