Getting Help
What Are The Options
Available For Me?
There are several factors that influence fertility and it is important that couples understand these factors to kick start their fertility journey. Keep in mind that it is always best to consult your fertility expert as early on in your journey as possible. Seeking medical help is a brave first step towards building the family you have always dreamed of. Our intention is to guide you through your experience: from understanding fertility, getting a fertility expert to help you, to explaining all the options regarding fertility interventions that are available.
How Can A Fertility Expert Help Me?
There are several fertility treatments available to help you conceive. While it may seem like a daunting experience, fertility experts are here to guide you and provide you with various options so you can make informed decisions. Taking the first step to consult a fertility expert can help rule out any existing medical complications, put your mind at ease and provide recommendations for fertility treatments.
Speaking To A Doctor
Usually, several tests will be conducted before any treatment options are recommended. While most of the tests in a fertility check-up are centred on women, there are also critical tests for men to undergo as there can be more than one factor affecting a couple’s chances of getting pregnant naturally.
We encourage you to take one step at a time in your fertility journey, and seek support from trusted medical experts to address any concerns you may have.
It can be daunting to share intimate details with a doctor for the first time, but being as open as possible helps your doctor in providing you with the right advice. If you don’t feel at ease discussing certain topics in front of your partner, you can ask to speak with your doctor in private. Should you feel uncomfortable around a particular doctor, you can always ask to speak to their colleague instead.
Always remember that your specialists are there to support you, and that they all share the same goal; helping you to have a baby.
Choosing A Fertility Clinic
How do you decide which fertility clinic is right for you? You may have to visit a few fertility clinics before finding one that you are comfortable with.
Consider the following when making your decision:
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Roles of My Fertility Team
During your fertility journey, it is more than likely that you will have questions and concerns. Knowing who does what in your fertility team can help you identify the best person to address your concerns.
What Kind of Questions Will
Your Specialist Ask?
Your medical and personal history in detail
Your diet and lifestyle
Your current sex life and how long you’ve been trying to conceive
If there’s anything you feel uncomfortable discussing in front of your partner, you can always ask to talk with your doctor privately.
What to Ask Your Fertility Specialist?
On your journey towards becoming pregnant, you may encounter unfamiliar terms and complex medical procedures that you will soon become more familiar with. To reduce the learning curve, CHECK OUT OUR FERTILITY ROADMAP FOR A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS!
Here are some questions you may want to consider asking your fertility specialist before starting any treatments.
What is the cost of fertility treatment? Is there any financial aid available?
How many embryos do you typically transfer per cycle?
What happens to the eggs once they are removed?
Can I freeze my eggs or sperm?
Can I transfer my frozen eggs/sperm to another clinic if needed?
What will you do with any remaining fertilised or unfertilised eggs?
If necessary, do you have a donor egg or sperm bank?
Do you perform genetic testing in your clinic?
What support is available following embryo transfer?
What’s your process for determining a successful pregnancy?
Will another treatment cycle be successful?
What are the side effects and risks of this treatment?
If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor for more information and further clarification.
What Fertility
Tests Will Be
Performed
Initially?
Disclaimer : The information provided by Merck is not a substitute for professional medical care or advice and intended for educational purposes only and should be used only as an aid in understanding the medical condition and treatment. A physician or another healthcare professional should always be consulted for any health problem or medical condition.
