Couples may be considered infertile if they have tried to conceive for more than a year with no results, according to the Fertility Treatment Center. When a couple reaches this point, they may choose to seek fertility treatments. In preparing for fertility treatments, taking certain steps will ensure the couple chooses the best course of action and is ready to cope with any emotional letdowns or stress caused by infertility or the treatment process.
Talk with your partner to determine the types of treatments you want to try and the amount of money you're willing to spend. WebMD says couples should make these decisions beforehand to avoid becoming "emotionally and financially drained."
Gather all your information about your medical and personal history. Doctors will need to look at your lifestyle, your past medical history and your gynecological history to determine possible causes of infertility and the best treatment options for you.
Visit your doctor for testing to determine the problem. Your partner may need to undergo testing as well. Once the doctor determines the problem, she will advise you on how to proceed. Women over 35 years old may be advised to skip certain slower methods because they do not have as long a time to get pregnant as younger women do.
Research fertility clinics and ask your doctor for recommendations. Consider the treatments available, the policies and ethics the clinic follows and the success rates. Remember success rates do not present a full picture and may apply only to certain treatment methods. Check the government-sponsored Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website for reports on specific fertility clinics.
Call your insurance company and ask what your policy will and won't cover. Be sure to note the date, time and person you talked to in case billing problems arise in the future.
Schedule your first appointment at the fertility clinic. Talk with the doctor to outline a course of action. Be honest about what you do and do not want to try. You should not feel pressured to participate in treatment options that make you uncomfortable. Your doctor should tell you the risks involved with each option and how high or low your risk for miscarriage is.
Choose your first method of treatment and make an appointment at your fertility clinic. Follow the doctor's instructions, and follow up, as recommended by your doctor, if you do not become pregnant. Determine if you want to continue with a different treatment method if the first is unsuccessful.
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