Questions to ask your doctor
- Are you able to carry out all the tests, procedures and treatments that we might need?
- Where will we go for our tests and treatment and how often will we need to come to the clinic?
- How many couples do you treat each year for infertility?
- Will we be able to talk to counselors or other couples with fertility problems about our treatment?
- Who do we contact if we have any problems during our treatment?
- How long will we have to wait to begin treatment?
- Which types of infertility do you specialize in?
- What are your treatment success rates (pregnancy and birth rates)?
- Will my insurance cover any treatments?
- How much will the treatments cost me?
- What tests will I have?
- Are any of them uncomfortable or painful?
- What treatments do you offer for female infertility?
- What are your success rates?
- What are the side effects of the treatment you are recommending?
- Will I need to spend any time in the hospital during my treatment?
- Will I need time off from work or be unable to look after the home, play sports, drive a car or do any other activities while I'm having this test or treatment?
- What tests will I have?
- Are any of them uncomfortable or painful?
- Will I be able to collect my semen sample at home, or will I need to go to the hospital or clinic?
- What treatments do you offer for male infertility?
- What are your success rates?
- What are the side effects of the treatment you are recommending?
- Will I need to spend any time in the hospital during my treatment?
- Will I need time off from work or be unable to look after the home, play sports, drive a car or do any other activities while I'm having this test or treatment?
This information was last updated in Jun 30, 2008
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