Reproductive Endocrinology Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 4 verified physician responses, Reproductive Endocrinology has a 3.5/10 average career satisfaction rating.50% of Reproductive Endocrinology physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Reproductive Endocrinology physician works 46 hours per week.

Reproductive Endocrinology physicians commonly report loving: building meaningful patient relationships, intellectual stimulation and diagnostic challenges, clinical variety, the ability to make a tangible difference in patient outcomes, and procedural diversity. Many also appreciate the collegial environment and opportunities for subspecialization.

Based on SalaryDr data, Reproductive Endocrinology physicians work an average of 46 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

The most commonly cited challenges from Reproductive Endocrinology physicians include: administrative burden and documentation requirements, call schedules impacting personal time, work-life balance pressures (especially early in career), and compensation concerns relative to training length. Some also mention challenging patient populations or high-acuity cases as sources of stress.

50% of Reproductive Endocrinology physicians surveyed say they would choose Reproductive Endocrinologyagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 4 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.