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50 Questions to Ask Your Fertility Doctor

Be prepared and empowered at your consultation

Your first fertility consultation is an important step. Coming prepared with questions helps you understand your options and feel more in control. Choose the questions most relevant to your situation.

Pro Tip: Bring this list to your appointment and take notes. It also helps to bring your partner or a support person.

1. About Your Diagnosis

1

What do you think is causing our fertility issues?

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2

What tests do we still need to complete?

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3

Is there a specific diagnosis, or is this unexplained infertility?

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4

How does my age affect my fertility prognosis?

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5

What is my ovarian reserve, and what does that mean?

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2. Treatment Options

6

What treatment do you recommend we start with, and why?

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7

What are all the treatment options available to us?

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8

Should we try less invasive treatments before IVF?

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9

How many IUI cycles should we try before moving to IVF?

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Should we consider genetic testing of embryos (PGT-A)?

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3. Success Rates

11

What are the success rates for my age group at your clinic?

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How do your clinic's success rates compare to national averages?

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What factors affect our chances of success?

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How many cycles do most patients need before success?

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What percentage of your patients have live births?

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4. The Treatment Process

16

Can you walk me through what a typical cycle looks like?

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How many monitoring appointments will I need?

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What does the egg retrieval procedure involve?

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What side effects should I expect from the medications?

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How many embryos do you typically transfer?

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5. Costs & Insurance

21

What is the total cost of the recommended treatment?

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What's included in that cost, and what's extra?

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How much will medications cost?

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Does your office help with insurance pre-authorization?

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Do you offer payment plans or financing?

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6. About the Clinic & Doctor

26

How long have you been practicing reproductive medicine?

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Will I see the same doctor throughout my treatment?

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28

Who should I call with questions or concerns?

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What are your office hours, and is someone available on weekends?

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How do you handle emergencies or urgent concerns?

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7. Emotional & Practical Support

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Do you have a counselor or support groups available?

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How do you support patients emotionally during treatment?

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Can my partner attend all appointments?

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How much time off work might I need?

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Are there any restrictions during treatment?

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Bonus: Questions to Ask Yourself

  • 1How long have we been trying to conceive?
  • 2What is our budget for fertility treatment?
  • 3How many children do we hope to have?
  • 4Are we open to using donor eggs, sperm, or embryos if needed?
  • 5How would we feel about carrying multiples (twins)?
  • 6What are our thoughts on genetic testing of embryos?
  • 7How much time can we dedicate to appointments and treatment?
  • 8What is our timeline—is there urgency due to age or other factors?

What to Bring to Your Consultation

Documents

  • Insurance card and ID
  • List of current medications
  • Previous test results (if any)
  • Medical records from other providers
  • List of previous surgeries

Information

  • Menstrual cycle history
  • How long you've been trying
  • Any previous pregnancies
  • Family medical history
  • Questions from this guide!

Ready for Your Consultation?

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Morgan and bring your questions.

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