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Information or Misinformation?
Fertility Buyers Beware
By Teri Brown
Like Mlotkiewicz, when searching Web sites, look for corroboration. If several Web sites say the same thing, it's a safe bet that it is factual. Also look to see if the information being given has a source and what their qualifications are. Books written by reproductive endocrinologists can be another good source, and many also offer good Web sites. Message boards are another good source for information and support. Connection to others going through the same challenges can be encouraging, as well as a boon of information.
Dr. Werlin suggests the best way to research the reliability of the dataor the fertility center is to contact the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, The American Fertility Association or Resolve.
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