Misconceptions about seeing a fertility specialist

Sasha Hakman, M.D., M.S.
| Nov 6, 2023
0:37 min

You may be surprised to learn that seeing a fertility specialist doesn't mean you have to do IVF. Fertility specialists can help with a wide range of tests and screenings that don't always lead to fertility treatments. Fertility specialist Dr. Sasha Hakman explains some of the reasons you might see a fertility specialist.

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