OB/GYN vs Endocrineologist

aj1785 · 04-01-2008, 04:56 PM

Hey there! I was just wondering if anyone can explain the difference between an OB/GYN and an Endo for PCOS? My GYNO diagnosed my PCOS and I love her to death (easily the best doctor I've EVER seen!), but I'm wondering if maybe I should be working with an Endo too.

If anyone needs an excellent OB/GYN team in Northeast WI, let me know! I'd be happy to give you a referral!!

NishaG · 04-09-2008, 05:22 PM

An OB/GYN deals with women's issues, i.e., paps, birth control, infections, pregnancy and trying to help you get pregnant.

An Endo works with your body systems, i.e., your hormones (endocrine glands), therefore, they may specialize in PCOS, diabetes, thyroid issues, etc. and trying to reduce our symptoms.

A Reproductive Endo is a fertility specialist.

HTH

WishinIwasInCA · 04-14-2008, 07:03 PM

The pp has it right. I have to say if you are looking at TTC go and find an RE. An OB only has a couple of months of training in infertility, and an RE has years. My OB was a great guy but couldn't figure out what to do with me, he kept giving me chlomid and it wasn't working. After a ton of reading I got fed up and looked for an RE, he wouldn't even give me a name of one he recomended. So I went up to the teaching hospital in my state 4 hrs away. It was worth it. The knew what they were doing, they listened to me, and they were in constant contact with me through out the infertility process. If it was not for them I would not be expecting right now. And in some cases OBs are willing to work with an RE. I say the more people on your team the better.

MDD · 04-14-2008, 09:18 PM

AJ,

I had did two rounds of clomid with my OB/GYN and he had no idea why I was not ovulating while on it. Eventhough he knew about my PCOS but still had no idea how to really treat the PCOS and the fertility. I told him I found an RE to see and he we discussed the Fertility Group I was wanting to see and it turns out that it is the same doctor he was refering to. My OB/GYN is a great doctor but he just could not treat the complexity of PCOS. Good Luck in your search.

Melissa

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aj1785 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wisconsin Posts: 38 My Mood: Points: 836.17 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 836.17 Donate	OB/GYN vs Endocrineologist Hey there! I was just wondering if anyone can explain the difference between an OB/GYN and an Endo for PCOS? My GYNO diagnosed my PCOS and I love her to death (easily the best doctor I've EVER seen!), but I'm wondering if maybe I should be working with an Endo too. If anyone needs an excellent OB/GYN team in Northeast WI, let me know! I'd be happy to give you a referral!!

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NishaG If Mama ain't happy.... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,592 My Mood: Points: 34,732.50 Bank: 170,823.10 Total Points: 205,555.60 Donate	An OB/GYN deals with women's issues, i.e., paps, birth control, infections, pregnancy and trying to help you get pregnant. An Endo works with your body systems, i.e., your hormones (endocrine glands), therefore, they may specialize in PCOS, diabetes, thyroid issues, etc. and trying to reduce our symptoms. A Reproductive Endo is a fertility specialist. HTH __________________ NishaG -35- + DH Ken -45- Married 17 years; together 21 DS Kenny -19- Conceived naturally DS Kencaid -4- Conceived w/ Actos, Femara & PreSeed TTC #3 (think pink!) Taking: Natrexone 50 mg & ActoPlus Met, Femara & RRLT To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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WishinIwasInCA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 11 My Mood: Points: 299.06 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 299.06 Donate	The pp has it right. I have to say if you are looking at TTC go and find an RE. An OB only has a couple of months of training in infertility, and an RE has years. My OB was a great guy but couldn't figure out what to do with me, he kept giving me chlomid and it wasn't working. After a ton of reading I got fed up and looked for an RE, he wouldn't even give me a name of one he recomended. So I went up to the teaching hospital in my state 4 hrs away. It was worth it. The knew what they were doing, they listened to me, and they were in constant contact with me through out the infertility process. If it was not for them I would not be expecting right now. And in some cases OBs are willing to work with an RE. I say the more people on your team the better. __________________ Stephanie DH Ryan Pregant with Twin Boys due 5/17/08

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MDD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 21 My Mood: Points: 872.08 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 872.08 Donate	AJ, I had did two rounds of clomid with my OB/GYN and he had no idea why I was not ovulating while on it. Eventhough he knew about my PCOS but still had no idea how to really treat the PCOS and the fertility. I told him I found an RE to see and he we discussed the Fertility Group I was wanting to see and it turns out that it is the same doctor he was refering to. My OB/GYN is a great doctor but he just could not treat the complexity of PCOS. Good Luck in your search. Melissa __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. provera 10-31-2007 and Femara Days 3-7 of Cycle OMG!!! BFP on 12-2-200 ---12-7-2007 One Angel Baby in Heaven Provera and Femara Feb 2008 One Angel Baby in Heaven Taking a six month break from ttc and I feel good about it. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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