When to See a Fertility Specialist

It’s completely normal to feel frustration or sadness when you haven’t been able to become pregnant as fast as expected.

No matter what you may be feeling, it’s important to know that you’re not alone! 1 in 6 couples in the United States experience infertility.

The most important takeaway after reading through our website is this: addressing your concerns as soon as possible will dramatically increase your chances.

The sooner you identify when to visit with a fertility specialist at one of our IVF locations in Albany, Rochester, or Syracuse, the faster we can help identify your unique situation. Our goal is to help you achieve a healthy pregnancy in the shortest time possible.

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WHEN TO SEE A FERTILITY DOCTOR

  • you are generally concerned about your fertility
  • you are under age 35 and trying to conceive (TTC) for 1 year
  • you are 35-39 and TTC for 6 months
  • you are age 40+
  • women who’ve experienced a miscarriage
  • women with irregular menstrual cycles, including:
    + no period
    + periods that last longer than a week
    + cycles that vary in length by more than 2 weeks
    + cycles more than 38 days in length
    + spotting between periods
    + heavy menstrual bleeding
    + pain during menstruation
  • individuals with PCOS
  • individuals with thyroid issues
  • individuals with endometriosis
  • individuals with a family history of early menopause
  • individuals who’ve notice a change in sex drive
  • individuals about to undergo treatment for cancer

OUR NY IVF CENTERS

Our fertility experts in Albany, Rochester, and Syracuse bring together a world-renowned team of fertility specialists, embryologists, scientists, researchers, doctors, and nurses that work collaboratively to optimize your fertility success. Together we will help you to become pregnant in the shortest timeline possible.

  • our national IVF network has assisted in 150,000+ babies born
  • we perform 4,000+ IVF cycles per year
  • we analyze 35+ years of data to improve IVF success rates
  • analysis of 750,000+ national Boston IVF cycles nationwide helps to increase IVF success rates
  • this crucial data helps us to solve difficult/rare infertility cases
  • this data helps our patients find success faster
  • this data is especially valuable for patients who have not experienced success at other IVF centers

COMMON FERTILITY FAQs

If you are able to answer yes to any of the following general questions, we suggest meeting with one of our fertility specialists in Albany, Rochester, or Syracuse:

Is your period irregular, painful, or absent?
Changes in your menstrual cycle, including a lack thereof, or painful periods can serve as early warning signs for infertility. Periods that last longer than a week and cycles that are over 38 days in length are signs of ovulation issues. Irregular ovulation can be a sign of PCOS or endometriosis. A fertility specialist at Boston IVF in Albany, Rochester, or Syracuse will help diagnose and/or manage either condition.

Have you had unsuccessful fertility treatment in the past?
We routinely offer second opinions for patients who have undergone fertility treatment elsewhere in the past. In addition to running a full fertility audit of your past test results and fertility treatments, our team will create a comprehensive report and strategy for your future care.

Do you have abnormal semen analysis results?
40% of all infertility cases are in part due to male-factor infertility. Abnormal semen analysis results are often due to low or poor quality sperm count, which makes conceiving difficult.

Have you had more than one miscarriage?
Recurrent miscarriage affects 1-3% of all couples. Most miscarriages are caused by advanced age and/or chromosomal abnormalities. Abnormalities may be caused by age or genetic family history. Hormonal problems, such as diabetes or thyroid disease are also common causes of recurrent miscarriage. Our fertility doctors will utilize innovative diagnostic tests and PGT-A genetic screening technologies to identify and remedy the cause of a miscarriage.


YOUR FIRST STEP

Whether you would like to schedule a consultation with a fertility doctor or just need some basic advice, don’t hesitate to call or email us!