Becoming a fertility doctor??? any info becoming one?

Question

im only 16 and i just recently have thought that i want to become a fertility specialist,,,well i just what to know what it takes in becoming a fertility doctor,,,like how much schooling and do you have to become an OB who just specializes in fertility?? or can you just go to med school or w,e for fertility,,,, so just basically any info about fertility specialist hahah

Answer 1

The formal name of a fertility doctor is a reproductive endocronologist (RE).   It basically means that you are focusing in on the role hormones play into reproduction, and how to maximize a woman's opportunity for pregnancy.  The RE obviously goes through pre-med for an initial bachelor's degree, then medical school.  You will want to focus in on not only gynecology, but also reproduction + endocronology.  That's the hormone part-but it is not just female parts either.  You'll have to learn a lot about the male's sperm.  You're looking at a solid 8-10 years of formal school plus passing all of the required exams to become board certified in your state.

Best of luck to you  in the future!