If you are experiencing difficulty conceiving a child, you may find it necessary to learn how to find a fertility specialist. Finding the right doctor to help you is important. It is equally important that you gather as much information as possible before making a final selection and choosing the doctor that will assist you with your fertility issues.

A fertility specialist is not a doctor you will have for your entire life. He or she will be helping you by identifying the cause of your infertility and providing you with treatment options. When you are talking with specialists, you will want to make sure that you find the right one. First you will need to decide what type of care you will need, gather referrals and examine each doctor's credentials and history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded

Choosing a fertility specialist is a very personal decision, and each couple will have their own list of what is important. Some things you may want to think about include:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded

1. Are you looking for a doctor who is experienced in all the high tech means of creating a pregnancy, or are there procedures that you won't consider?
2. Do you need a specialist who is experienced with special situations, such as donor egg or surrogacy?
3. Are you comfortable with a solo practitioner, or do you want a large practice?
4. Does your health plan limit you to certain fertility specialists?
5. Is location an issue for you?

After you know what you need in a fertility specialist, you can begin asking for referrals.

1. Ask friends and family for names of fertility specialists that they have been happy with
2. Ask the gynecologist you're seeing for names of fertility specialists they would recommend.
3. The American Medical Association provides referrals to member doctors. Although fertility is not a subspecialty listed, you can use the search function to find a list of member obstetricians, gynecologists, and medical geneticists in your area. You can then drill down through this list to find those who specialize in fertility.http://www0.ama-assn.org/apps/captcha/verify.cgi?reason=nocookie&method=GET&url=http://webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/home.jsp
4. The National Infertility Organization can refer you to fertility specialists in your area.http://www.resolve.org/

You will want to do your research before you commit to treatment from a specialist. This will allow you to talk with them and review their credentials. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded

1. Check to make sure the doctor is board certified.
2. Check with your state's medical board to make sure the fertility specialist is currently licensed, and is in good standing with the board. Some states list malpractice lawsuits on their websites.
3. Meet with the doctor and discuss your goals and objectives for fertility treatment. Make sure their education, experience, and philosophy align with yours.