6 Responses to “How do you get your OB-GYN to refer you to an infertility specialist?”

  1. ♥ButterFlyAngel♥ Says:

    You do not need a referral to go to this doctor, he is the best in helping women become pregnant. Check his website out

    Dr. Richard Levin
    http://www.babies-by-levin.com

    He does more than just untie womens tubes. 5 people that i know went to him but it was to get their tubes untied and they all became pregnant within a year of having the surgery.
    Just read all about what he does and good luck

  2. Precious1 Says:

    First ask her to get a second opinion. Some infertility specialist don't require you to be referred. You should try calling around and see what you come up with. Good Luck

  3. phillipa_gordon Says:

    Usually needing a referral is an insurance issue. If you have an HMO plan, you may need that referral. Otherwise, please double-check your insurance coverage, as you may not need that referral.

    If your insurance Does indicate that your need a referral and you've been trying to conceive (ttc) for 1 year (at your age of 24) or more, you certainly seem to need a specialist, especially since a Reproductive Endorcrinologist has techniques which can circumvent your cervical mucus problem. Honestly, if it has been a year and you've asked your OB/GYN directly face-to-face for a referral, and s/he still refuses, it's time for a new Dr.!! Explain your history to your new Dr.; 1 year or more of ttc for a 24-year-old woman with a known medical issue is enough history to get a referral. You employ a Dr. to help give you the results you want. If your Dr. isn't doing that, you are perfectly within your rights to find one who will.

    Good Luck!!

  4. karen p Says:

    HI,
    Maybe your doc wants to make sure that you're healthy enough to conceive, carry, and deliver a baby…..Cervical dysplasia is common, but serious…please talk to your doc about what comes first as far as treatment. I'm not sure, but I can sympathize…Please don't give up hope.

  5. i love my sexy hubby Says:

    Are you ovulating? Call and bug the dr all the time i did that and they got annoyd and sent me to a R.E and i am not being treated for infertility due to a brain tumor on my pituitary gland.

  6. Carla F Says:

    You can always go for a second opinion. Go to an obgyn, with your records, and see what they say.

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