Difference between a Gynecologist and IVF Specialist

  • A gynecologist is a doctor specialized in women’s reproductive health.
  • They handle a wide range of issues such as:
    • Menstrual problems
    • Pregnancy care (antenatal and postnatal)
    • Menopause management
    • Diagnosis and treatment of infections, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PCOS, endometriosis, etc.
    • Performing routine screenings like Pap smears and ultrasounds

IVF Specialist

  • An IVF specialist is a gynecologist who has further specialized in assisted reproductive technologies (ART), primarily In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
  • They focus specifically on:
    • Diagnosing and treating infertility
    • Managing complex fertility issues like poor ovarian reserve, male infertility, unexplained infertility
    • Performing IVF procedures, embryo transfer, egg/sperm retrieval, and related lab techniques
    • Counseling patients on fertility preservation, donor eggs/sperm, and advanced reproductive options

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