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5101520 - August 25th, 2010 2:44 AM

Who is the better professional to treat infertility? Reproductive Endocrinologist or OBGYN?


Artemis - August 26th, 2010 3:08 AM

IMO, a Reproductive Endocrinologist is better than an OBGYN. This is because they are specifically trained to handle infertility.

Basically, an RE is just an OB just on a "higher level". OBs usually just see a few cases of infertility a year as opposed to an RE that see lots of cases. Therefore, they are better at handling infertility since this is their speciality.


Heart7654 - August 28th, 2010 3:34 AM

REs are definately the best choice. But in towns where there are no REs perhaps a reputable OB/GYN is also the best person for the job.


DoNnA - August 28th, 2010 10:45 PM

I live two hours away from an RE and commute everytime I need consultation or treatment. It can be a hassle. Thankfully there's the railway to make commute easier and less stressful.


JohnDoe - August 29th, 2010 12:59 AM

We were diagnosed as infertile by a GYN but get treatment from a licensed RE. I say licensed because there were a few people at the clinic that got duped by a fake one.


Kimberly - August 30th, 2010 3:11 AM

My first doctor was a GYN who told me about my infertility. I got second opinion from an RE. and a third opinion from an RE.


xXxNANxXx - September 5th, 2010 3:51 AM

RE. They are better qualified than an OB or a Gynecologist. They are more expensive but your chances are better with them compared to an OB/GYN that only sees a couple of cases of infertility per year.


Chester - September 6th, 2010 4:01 AM

Go to a reputable RE directly. the OB will refer to one anyway.


marcopolo - October 24th, 2010 3:42 AM

RE. Obs are for pregnant women while REs are especially for those trying to get pregnant. Its a specialty.


Lorne - October 27th, 2010 2:36 AM

infertility issues was discovered by an Ob-Gyn and I was referred to an RE. While Ob-gyns are familiar with the problem, I think REs have more experience.


5101520 - October 30th, 2010 2:36 AM

thanks! We are now with an RE and even though we live in a small city we have one right here. And I do agree that since infertility is their specialty then they would be the best people to consult with this kind of problem.


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