If you’ve had difficulty becoming pregnant, you may be considering fertility treatments. However, the options available – not to mention the confusing information distributed by some unreliable sources – may be enough to make your head spin.
That’s why we strongly suggest that you write down questions/concerns/ideas before visiting your chosen fertility clinic. Below are 12 topics you’ll probably want to address for peace of mind and education.
1. How can we discover why I’m unable to get pregnant?
2. What are the causes of infertility in women my age?
3. Am I a good candidate for fertility treatments?
4. What will the evaluation process be like?
5. What fertility treatments do you have available?
6. Which fertility treatments have historically worked best for women my age?
7. What is the treatment process like? Is there much downtime?
8. What are the risk associated with IVF, IUI and other forms of fertility treatments?
9. Does my insurance carrier typically cover any aspect of fertility treatments?
10. What payment options exist if I go forward with fertility treatments which are not covered by insurance?
11. How long has your clinic’s medical staff been doing this type of work?
12. What type(s) of psychological preparation should I consider if I go forward with fertility treatments?
Of course, you’re likely to have additional considerations based on your unique fertility situation. As we noted above, write down everything you’ll want to know to make an informed decision for yourself and your family. Then, bring it (and a notebook) with you when you first meet with your fertility specialist.