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The Infertility Marketplace

What to Ask a Healthcare Provider

By the Federal Trade Commission

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How long has your infertility service been in existence?
How many patients have you treated? What is the specific training of your medical personnel? You probably will want to select a program that is well-established, has worked with many patients, and has a highly-trained medical staff.

Is your infertility service associated with a medical board specializing in infertility?
You may wish to determine whether the infertility service has a doctor who is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology. This board certification provides recognition of tested expertise in IVF and GIFT procedures.

Can you send me written material about the particular procedure you are recommending?
It is helpful to get written information about any medical procedures you may undergo. IVF and GIFT treatments should be explained to you in detail so that you fully understand the nature of these procedures.

What are the fees for these procedures?
How much will drugs cost? What is typically covered by insurance? Costs for infertility procedures are relatively expensive, and coverage by health insurance plans varies. Ask the cost of each step in the IVF or GIFT procedure. Most infertility services charge you as you advance through each step of the procedure rather than require a payment-in-full prior to the start of a treatment. You should review your health insurance to see which parts, if any, of the IVF or GIFT procedures are covered and discuss the matter with the provider of your choice.

Can we talk with several former or current patients who have had problems similar to ours?

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