When to Get a Second Opinion for Infertility?

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When to Get a Second Opinion for Infertility?
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• Coping with infertility is extremely difficult.
• You decide to get help, get tested, and get
  treatment, but it doesn't work. What do you do
  next?
• If you've been undergoing infertility treatment
  for months (or even years) without success,
  seeking a second opinion can provide you with new
  information, new possibilities, renewed hope, and
  a renewed sense of purpose.
• You do not need to prove your willingness to
  consult another doctor.
• Choosing your next steps for fertility treatment
  is a major decision, and you have the right to
  all of the information and reassurance you
  require.

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When should I consider getting a second opinion?

• If you're not sure whether it's time to seek a
  second opinion for infertility treatments, here
  are some of the most common reasons why.
• You've seen your primary care doctor or OB-GYN
  and want more specialized care.
• Many patients who are having difficulty
  conceiving seek help from their primary care
  physician first.
• Your primary care physician or gynecologist may
  perform some preliminary tests, advise you on
  lifestyle changes or complementary fertility
  therapies like acupuncture, or prescribe you
  fertility medication.

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• If you've discussed some or all of these options
  with your doctor and still haven't gotten
  pregnant, it's time to get a second opinion from
  a fertility specialist.
• Progenesis has doctors who specialize in
  infertility and will be able to provide you with
  more advanced diagnosis and treatment options.

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You suspect that there is more to your
infertility diagnosis.

• Although many cases of infertility are due to
  unknown causes it is important to go through the
  full diagnostic process.
• If you are concerned that something has been
  overlooked or needs further investigation, you
  should seek a second opinion.
• A fertility specialist saw your test results and
  notice something that was previously overlooked.
• They have the option of ordering new or different
  tests.
• A reproductive endocrinologist who stays current
  on research and developments can give you new
  directions.

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You have had several failed IVF cycles at your
current clinic.

• Even in reputable clinics, some IVF cycles fail.
• Each cycle involves some trial and error because
  the human reproductive system is complex and
  every patient is different. Infertility treatment
  takes time.
• If you've had three or more unsuccessful cycles
  of IVF and don't feel like you're getting any
  closer to a solution, it may be time to look
  elsewhere.
• While the basic components of an IVF cycle are
  the same across the board, numerous variables
  affect outcomes.
• Failure in one clinic does not mean failure
  elsewhere is inevitable. Each clinic and
  specialist have its history, education, and
  approach.

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You may want to try something different that your
current clinic does not offer.

• When you're trying hard to conceive, you want to
  know that you and your doctor have to use all
  options.
• Reproductive endocrinology is a rapidly evolving
  field, with new research, technology, and best
  practices being developed regularly.
• In some cases, your doctor may refer you to
  another specialist.
• This may be because the doctor you see today,
  such as a general practitioner or OB-GYN, does
  not have experience treating infertility.
• Your doctor may refer you to a colleague who is
  more familiar with your diagnosis or to a clinic
  that offers the best types of treatment and
  technology for you.
• These events show that your doctor prioritizes
  your needs and concerns and wants the best for
  you.

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• This second opinion for infertility and IVF
  reassures the patient that they have an accurate
  diagnosis of infertility and that they are doing
  everything possible to realize their dream of
  parenthood.