Fertility Counseling

Fertility counseling provides support and guidance for women and couples trying to conceive. At Southern OBGYN in Valdosta, Georgia, the experienced team takes a conservative, thorough approach to fertility care. They help you understand your options and try all appropriate treatments before considering more invasive procedures. From ovulation tracking to advanced diagnostic testing, the practice develops a personalized plan to address your fertility challenges. Call or book a consultation online to learn more about building your family.

What is fertility counseling? 

Fertility counseling combines medical evaluation, education, and emotional support to help you understand and address fertility challenges. 

The Southern OBGYN team provides guidance on everything from natural conception techniques to advanced fertility treatments. The practice believes in educating patients about their reproductive health and exploring all conservative options before recommending more intensive interventions.

When should I seek fertility counseling? 

You should consider fertility counseling if you’ve been trying to conceive for 12 months without success, or six months if you’re over 35. However, don’t wait if you have concerns about your reproductive health, such as:

• Irregular periods
• History of reproductive health conditions
• Previous pregnancy complications
• Concerns about age-related fertility changes
• Family history of fertility issues

Early consultation can help identify potential issues and optimize your chances of conception.

Are there different types of fertility evaluations? 

Southern OBGYN offers several evaluation procedures to identify potential fertility issues, including:

Basal body temperature charting 

The team teaches you how to track your waking body temperature to help determine ovulation timing. This charting method helps you plan intercourse during your most fertile days.

Ovulation prediction methods 

Learn about various tools and techniques to identify when you’re ovulating, allowing you to optimize timing for conception.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) 

This X-ray procedure checks for blocked fallopian tubes or uterine problems by injecting dye through your cervix while taking images to evaluate flow.

Hysteroscopy 

A thin, telescope-like instrument allows your provider to look inside your uterus to diagnose or treat problems. 

Laparoscopy 

This surgical procedure enables your provider to see if scar tissue or abnormal growths appear on the outer surfaces of your reproductive organs.

What can I expect from fertility counseling? 

Fertility counseling addresses the medical and emotional aspects of your situation. The team understands that fertility challenges can be stressful and emotionally demanding, so they provide support in multiple areas, including:

• Medical expertise and evaluation 
• Emotional support and counseling resources 
• Realistic expectation setting 
• Education about all available options 
• Coordination with specialists when needed

If you need treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF), Kevin L. Winslow, MD, from the Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine, sees patients at Southern OBGYN. You can get advanced fertility treatments while staying with the same team you trust.

Learn more by calling Southern OBGYN or scheduling an appointment online today.