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Reproductive Endocrinology

Reproductive endocrinology predominantly deals with abnormal menstrual periods, sexual dysfunction and subfertility

Common problems:
  • Amenorrhea (Absent menstrual periods)s
  • Delayed puberty
  • Infertility
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Hypogonadism
  • Absent secondary sexual characters
  • Hirsutisms
  • Polycystic ovarian disease

Reproductive endocrinologists are physicians who specialize in reproductive medicine and are trained to treat hormonal dysfunctions in both females and males. To become a reproductive endocrinologist, one must complete a residency program in obstetrics and gynecology, and then a specialized fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. .