USA Ladies - Fertility Consult w/Gyn Vs. Fertility Specialist

**Chris77** · Sep 2nd, 2009, 09:15 AM

Hi ladies - I'm in New York. I have an appt with my Gyno in 2 weeks for a fertility consultation. She already did the cd 3 and 21 bloods which showed I had no progesterone. My question is will she be able to do other types of infertility testing there (like HSG, etc) or would it just be better to go straight to a Fertility Specialist? I have to call an FS to get DH's

's tested.

jonnanne3 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 09:22 AM

Me personally, my gyn did my HSG and he prescribed me Clomid too. I did go see a FS but he told me that I looked great and my charts did too. He didn't do anything. My gyn is the one who has done all my diagnostic testing. He has also prescribed me prometrium (progesterone supplements) because of my age (37). As far as hubby SA, they said since we have gotten pregnant 3 times, there was no need in getting one done. But when we thought there may be a problem, my regular doctor referred us to a clinic that does SA, not a FS.
I hope that helps a little. Oh and I am in Virginia. Good luck!!!!!!!!

brooklyn1 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 10:09 AM

I think this really varies depending on the specialties and facilities of the OBGYN. I'm in NYC, and my OBGYN referred me right out as soon as I was ready to start getting the tests. I don't think they do any infertility work there. But I know others who have had all of the tests done with the GYN and also clomid prescribed. I would say that if your OBGYN is able to go to those next steps, then you might as well stay with her for a while. THe only thing is with clomid, it's good to be with a doctor that can and will track you throughout the cycle using ultrasound, so if you're headed toward clomid, then you want to know if the GYN has the equipment, etc. to do that.
Good luck!

LadyBee · Sep 2nd, 2009, 19:43 PM

Yeah, ^ similar to me, my new OBGYN specializes in infertility...but he's not a specialist by title. I was referred by my GP after discussing my plight. Maybe your GYN can offer a good referral to a very proactive OB??

chefamy1122 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 19:53 PM

Hi Chris

I think it depends on your gyno. Mine did a couple of rounds of rounds of clomid and lots of bloodwork then referred me to the specialist who ordered the HSG.

BizyBee · Sep 2nd, 2009, 21:20 PM

Hi Chris!
I am in upstate NY and my OB/GYN gave me the blood tests, coordinated hubby's SA through another company, performed my HSG and prescribed Clomid/Prometrium. When I started my 4th round of Clomid, I was referred to the Fertility Specialist to discuss further options. Now that I am seeing the specialist, I am having follicle scans and HCG blood tests, which I didn't have before.

honeycat · Sep 3rd, 2009, 10:52 AM

I started out with a gyn. We did all the hormone testing, basic u/s, and SA. After that it was found dh had very low sperm count so he referred us to the fertility clinic. I think as long as it is just testing and your gyn is knowledgeable with IF then you can stay with him until you have to go to the RE.

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Chris77 Trying to conceive (TTC) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, USA Posts: 40,524	USA Ladies - Fertility Consult w/Gyn Vs. Fertility Specialist Hi ladies - I'm in New York. I have an appt with my Gyno in 2 weeks for a fertility consultation. She already did the cd 3 and 21 bloods which showed I had no progesterone. My question is will she be able to do other types of infertility testing there (like HSG, etc) or would it just be better to go straight to a Fertility Specialist? I have to call an FS to get DH's 's tested.
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jonnanne3 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Va. USA Posts: 4,313	Me personally, my gyn did my HSG and he prescribed me Clomid too. I did go see a FS but he told me that I looked great and my charts did too. He didn't do anything. My gyn is the one who has done all my diagnostic testing. He has also prescribed me prometrium (progesterone supplements) because of my age (37). As far as hubby SA, they said since we have gotten pregnant 3 times, there was no need in getting one done. But when we thought there may be a problem, my regular doctor referred us to a clinic that does SA, not a FS. I hope that helps a little. Oh and I am in Virginia. Good luck!!!!!!!!

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brooklyn1 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,185	I think this really varies depending on the specialties and facilities of the OBGYN. I'm in NYC, and my OBGYN referred me right out as soon as I was ready to start getting the tests. I don't think they do any infertility work there. But I know others who have had all of the tests done with the GYN and also clomid prescribed. I would say that if your OBGYN is able to go to those next steps, then you might as well stay with her for a while. THe only thing is with clomid, it's good to be with a doctor that can and will track you throughout the cycle using ultrasound, so if you're headed toward clomid, then you want to know if the GYN has the equipment, etc. to do that. Good luck!

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LadyBee Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 10,522	Yeah, ^ similar to me, my new OBGYN specializes in infertility...but he's not a specialist by title. I was referred by my GP after discussing my plight. Maybe your GYN can offer a good referral to a very proactive OB??

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chefamy1122 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA... USA Posts: 2,401	Hi Chris I think it depends on your gyno. Mine did a couple of rounds of rounds of clomid and lots of bloodwork then referred me to the specialist who ordered the HSG.

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BizyBee Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York, USA Posts: 7,665	Hi Chris! I am in upstate NY and my OB/GYN gave me the blood tests, coordinated hubby's SA through another company, performed my HSG and prescribed Clomid/Prometrium. When I started my 4th round of Clomid, I was referred to the Fertility Specialist to discuss further options. Now that I am seeing the specialist, I am having follicle scans and HCG blood tests, which I didn't have before.

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honeycat Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 46	I started out with a gyn. We did all the hormone testing, basic u/s, and SA. After that it was found dh had very low sperm count so he referred us to the fertility clinic. I think as long as it is just testing and your gyn is knowledgeable with IF then you can stay with him until you have to go to the RE.

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