Infertility: Questions to Ask About Assisted Reproductive Technology
Infertility: Questions to Ask About Assisted Reproductive TechnologySkip to the navigationTopic OverviewWhen thinking about an
assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure, ask
your doctor: - For a step-by-step description of the procedure. Ask about any fertility medicines, daily blood testing,
and egg harvesting. ART treatment is physically and emotionally demanding,
especially for the mother.
- About his or her level of
expertise. ART procedures to correct infertility in both men and women require
specialized training and experience.
- How likely it is that you and
your partner will conceive after treatment with ART. This depends on the
specific type of problem being treated. It also depends on other fertility factors such as a
woman's age. You must feel comfortable that the risks of ART are worth the
chance of becoming pregnant.
- About the clinic's treatment
success rates. Also ask about what types of problems the clinic typically treats.
CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerFemi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as ofMarch 16, 2017 Current as of:
March 16, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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