What question should you ask a fetal medicine specialist?
Patients must ask questions related to potential dangers/ side effects that could affect the baby’s health, possible non-surgical and surgical treatments, the benefits of the treatment option, recovery duration, precautions to ensure the baby’s successful delivery and overall health, lifestyle changes required, side effects to monitor, etc.
How does a fetal medicine specialist decide on a treatment plan?
At Aster MIMS in Calicut, fetal medicine specialists decide on a treatment plan by analysing patients' medical histories and conducting diagnostic tests, such as Ultrasound, Amniocentesis, CVS, Fetal MRI, NIPT, Fetal Echocardiography, and Doppler, and analysing maternal and fetal risks.
What does a fetal medicine specialist do?
A fetal medicine specialist diagnoses and treats fetal disorders a woman experiences during pregnancy. They examine the medical conditions of the fetus through medical protocols that begin with physical examination through ultrasound and other devices and accordingly provide comprehensive treatment care that best serves the mother and the fetus.
What is the role of a fertility & IVF specialist in a patient's treatment journey?
Fertility and IVF specialists monitor patient responses, adjust treatments as needed, and provide emotional support and counselling. They also perform necessary surgical procedures, coordinate care with other healthcare providers, and manage the IVF process, including egg retrieval, fertilisation, and embryo transfer.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a fertility & IVF specialist?
To prepare for your first visit to a fertility & IVF specialist, compile a list of all your medications, including dosages and reasons for each. Document your menstrual cycle details, including cycle length, regularity, and any irregularities you have noticed.
How do fertility & IVF specialists decide if surgery is necessary?
Fertility & IVF specialists decide if surgery is necessary by reviewing detailed imaging studies like ultrasounds and MRIs to assess any structural abnormalities in the reproductive organs. They conduct thorough physical examinations and consider patient history to determine if surgery is necessary.
When should I consider seeing a fertility & IVF specialist?
You should consider seeing a Fertility & IVF Specialist in Kottakkal at Aster CMI if you have been trying to conceive for over a year without success or If you are over 35 and have been trying to get pregnant for six months without success.
What documents to carry on my first visit to a fertility & IVF specialist?
For your first visit to a fertility & IVF specialist, make sure to bring a list of all the medications you're currently taking, along with their dosages and why you're taking them. Bring recent lab results and diagnostic tests like blood tests or ultrasounds.
What are the most common types of conditions that fertility & IVF specialists treat?
Fertility & IVF specialists handle various conditions affecting fertility. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), causing hormonal imbalance and ovulation issues, is common. They also address endometriosis, where uterine tissue grows outside, leading to pain and fertility challenges. Male infertility due to low sperm count or motility is also treated.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by fertility & IVF specialists?
Fertility & IVF specialists use modern tools to improve treatments. They rely on advanced ultrasound for accurate monitoring and egg retrieval. Time-lapse imaging selects the best embryos, while Cryopreservation stores eggs, sperm, and embryos for later use. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) helps fertilisation, especially in male infertility cases.
