Choosing a Fertility Clinic

When choosing a fertility clinic, do your homework. Ask about their procedures, success rates, costs and policies. Also consider the convenience of the clinic’s location and whether their staff is bilingual, which may make communicating with them easier for you.

Your gynecologist will probably have some basic tests and advice for you to start with, such as running blood tests for hormones or asking you to track your menstrual cycle for a few months by recording basal body temperature. But if you are having trouble getting pregnant, it’s important to see a fertility specialist sooner rather than later. A fertility expert can help you develop an individualized treatment plan and determine whether additional diagnostic testing is needed.

The cost of a single IVF cycle, including the ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval process, can vary greatly among clinics. Prices can range from $15,000 to $30,000, with medication accounting for up to 35% of the total cost.

You should also look into a clinic’s IVF success rates, as this can indicate the likelihood of a successful pregnancy and delivery. Ask about the clinic’s IVF success rate by patient age, and whether the success rate is based on the number of fertilized eggs that reach a live birth or on a more detailed measure of embryo viability, such as the percentage of embryos that are successfully implanted in the uterus.

A good fertility clinic will provide you with support throughout your treatment journey, including 24/7 clinical and phone support from physicians and nurses, as well as counseling services and mind-body workshops (group discussions or activities that focus on the emotions of fertility treatment). The team at NYU Langone Fertility Center also works closely with insurance companies to maximize your benefits and coverage.