# Fertility Evaluation: What a First Consultation Can Cover
Difficulty conceiving can be stressful, and many couples are unsure when to ask for help. The fertility page on the website of Dr. Priti Sonawane describes who may consider an evaluation and what the process involves.
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# When to consider an evaluation
The website suggests considering a consultation if you:
- Have been trying to conceive for some time without a pregnancy
- Have irregular or frequently missed periods
- Have a history of PCOS or endometriosis
- Have been diagnosed with fibroids or ovarian cysts
- Have had earlier pelvic or reproductive health problems
- Have concerns about ovulation
- Want guidance before planning a pregnancy
- Have had repeated pregnancy loss
It adds that you do not necessarily need to wait until you have been trying for a long time. A doctor can advise based on your circumstances.
# What the first visit looks like
The consultation starts with your medical history, menstrual cycle, earlier pregnancies and how long you have been trying. Depending on the situation, investigations may look at ovulation, the uterus, ovaries or other factors. The site notes that a partner may also need an evaluation, since fertility concerns can involve either or both partners.
# Treatment options named on the page
There is no single treatment. The website lists guidance on timing around ovulation, lifestyle and pre-pregnancy guidance, medicines to support or regulate ovulation, treatment of PCOS or endometriosis, management of certain uterine or ovarian conditions, and referral for further fertility treatment when appropriate.
# Tips for the visit
Come together if possible, bring earlier reports and note the dates of recent periods.
# Practical details
The listing for a Gynecologist in Andheri on the site gives the address as OPD No. 1, Vibha Hospital, Lohana Colony, Andheri West, Mumbai 400058, with the phone +91 9987756707.
This article is general information and not medical advice. Please speak to a doctor about your own symptoms. Details were taken from the clinic website; check the website for the latest information.