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Going To Fertility Doctor


Cherry Tart

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Hello Ladies!

After trying to conceive for nearly 2 years, my OBGYN urged me to go to a fertility specialist - my first appointment is on Monday. Needless to say, I'm terrified! :unsure: I really have no idea what to expect on my first visit. Please let me know if any of you have been to a fertility doctor and what your experience was on your initial visit.

Many thanks in advance!


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blueeyedmanda Community Regular

I was an egg donor two years ago and my first visit was much like a gyn appointment. I am not sure if this helps or not.

Tephie Apprentice

Hi Cherry Tart,

Don't be scared, it's really not that bad. Both my husband and I went and we went over both of our medical histories and some of the tests that results that we had done. Then basically the dr ordered a couple of more tests for the both of us. Once we had completed all the tests they ordered we had another appointment to go over the results. They then went through some of the different fertility options and what they thought our best options were. So far we haven't been able to complete any of the additional treatments. I am hoping that we will be able to get a second opinion this year and then proceed with the procedure they recommend. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Tephie

Hello Ladies!

After trying to conceive for nearly 2 years, my OBGYN urged me to go to a fertility specialist - my first appointment is on Monday. Needless to say, I'm terrified! :unsure: I really have no idea what to expect on my first visit. Please let me know if any of you have been to a fertility doctor and what your experience was on your initial visit.

Many thanks in advance!

Cherry Tart Apprentice

Thanks so much for the info Tephie and BlueEyedAmanda! My nerves are getting the best of me! Have a great week! :)

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