Establishing a timeline is a good first step when beginning fertility treatments. Couples should consider how many treatment cycles they are willing to try and/or how many they can afford. It helps if you openly share feelings and opinions, and approach infertility as a team. Treatment decisions are much easier when made by partners who are committed to the same goals.
Timelines and the path a couple chooses to take depend on their unique circumstances. Other people may offer advice and opinions, but only the couple can decide the treatment timeline that will work for them. Keep in mind that a timeline is not written in stone and it may change as information is gathered during evaluation and treatment.
When constructing a timeline, couples should ask themselves these questions:
To help make decisions, couples should ask a fertility specialist these questions: