Starting Fertility Treatment

Some people liken beginning fertility treatments to entering a new world. You have to adapt to a new language, community, routine and series of emotions. Confronting the ups and downs of medical treatments can be a challenge, but it’s one you can better manage if you are prepared, well informed and have support.

Because there are still so many unknowns ahead it is common for couples to feel a loss of control. You and your partner can establish a timeline that maps out your treatment plan as well as deciding how many cycles you are prepared to try. This kind of planning may help you regain a sense of control.

This section offers advice on what you and your partner can do to prepare for treatments, how to ask questions effectively and how to compile your medical records. This may take some of the mystery out of the treatment process.