Fertility problems: questions to ask your doctor
Last published:Jan 17, 2022
General questions
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Where will we go for our tests and treatment?
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Will we have to pay for fertility treatment? If so, how much is it likely to cost?
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How long will we have to wait to see a specialist?
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Will we be able to talk to counsellors or to other couples with fertility problems about our treatment?
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Who do we contact if we have any problems during our treatment?
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What are the treatment success rates (pregnancy and birth rates) of the hospital or clinic you are referring us to?
Questions for women
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What tests will I have?
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Are any of them uncomfortable or painful?
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What treatments are there for female infertility?
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What are the success rates?
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What are the side effects of the treatments I may have?
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Will I need to spend any time in hospital during my treatment?
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Will I need time off work or be unable to look after the home, play sport, drive a car, or do any other activities while I'm having this test or treatment?
Questions for men
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What tests will I have?
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Are any of them uncomfortable or painful?
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Will I be able to collect my semen sample at home, or will I need to go to the hospital clinic?
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What treatments are there for male infertility?
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What are the success rates?
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What are the side effects of the treatments I may have?
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Will I need to spend any time in hospital during my treatment?
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Will I need time off work or be unable to look after the home, play sport, drive a car, or do any other activities while I'm having this test or treatment?
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