When to consult a doctor?
When to consider consulting an infertility specialist:
No pregnancy after 12 months
of regular intercourse in women under 35
No pregnancy after 6 months
of regular intercourse in women over 35
Endocrine
problems
Pelvic inflammatory conditions
and history of pelvic surgery
Urological disorders
in men
Irregular periods
(suspected ovulatory disorders)
Painful periods, painful intercourse
or intestinal disorders during the peri-menstrual period (suspected endometriosis)
Stages of consultation
Course of consultation
Depending on the case and patients’ needs, the first appointment lasts between 20 and 40 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Infertility is a couple’s problem, so we strongly encourage both partners to come to the first appointment and follow-ups.
Basic questions about the patient’s assessment and health: age, weight, height, duration of infertility, date of first menstruation, course of the monthly cycle, history of sickness, operations, diseases and difficulties with getting pregnant in the family, medications, stimulants, etc.
All the questions asked regarding the case history allow the physician to make an accurate assessment of the couple’s health condition and to determine the appropriate method of investigation and treatment.
No specialised tests are necessary prior to your appointment; it is only during the consultation that the physician orders the necessary tests.
However, we do recommend that you bring your previous medical records, if any, with you to the initial appointment:
Past procedure summary reports
Gynaecological examination
Cytology tests
Hormone testing
Semen testing
AMH test result (female patient)
Patients who have already been treated for infertility should bring to their first appointment the documentation of previous treatment: the report(s) of the transvaginal ultrasound scan, the test result of the fallopian tube patency assessment, documentation of ovulation cycle monitoring, insemination or IVF procedure summary reports, genetic test results, etc.
A complete round of diagnostics to determine the cause of infertility should not take more than about 6 months. As a rule, conservative treatment methods (if possible) are provided for another 6 months. Assisted reproduction techniques are recommended after 12 months of diagnostics and conservative treatment. In patients over 35 years of age, the duration of diagnostics and conservative treatment should be significantly shorter so that assisted reproduction techniques may be introduced earlier.
Please note that an appointment in a specialist centre does not always involve assisted reproduction techniques. Sometimes, with in-depth diagnostics and introduction of appropriate treatment, pregnancy becomes possible, even in a completely natural way.
Contrary to popular belief, the duration of treatment is short; it is approx. 2.5-3 weeks in the antagonist protocol (most commonly used now) and approx. 6 weeks in the long protocol. This time may be extended in specific situations (ultra-long protocol, multiple stimulations in progesterone protocols).
What more?
Next steps
Referral for testing
You can get most of your tests done at our clinic. The reception staff and midwives will inform you of the required preparation plan.
Booking follow-up appointments
We will find a convenient appointment for you together. Short treatment times are important, so we offer appointments within 2-3 days for couples in therapy.
Assistance
and support
We offer support throughout your treatment – psychological and embryological consultations and information on available funding.
