Finding an Infertility Doctor or Clinic

Where to Start:

• Check out the Following Creating a Family radio shows:

  • May 30, 2012: Finding the Right Infertility Doctor for You (Listen Now)

  • March 31, 2010: Getting the Most Out of Each Visit to the Infertility Clinic (Listen Now)

  • October 28, 2009: How to Choose a Fertility Specialist (Listen Now)

• Other Creating a Family Resources:

  • Creating a Family Video on How to Choose an Infertility Clinic or Doctor

  • Top Ten Tips for Choosing an Infertility Clinic or Doctor

  • Top Ten Tips for Avoiding Mistakes and Errors with Infertility Treatment (Includes information to ask when choosing a clinic.)

  • Infertility Service Providers - Numerous doctors and clinics specializing in infertility are also sponsors of Creating a Family. This website, as well as our radio show and videos, could not happen without the support of our sponsors, so we hope you will consider supporting them. You can get more information on each of them on our Service Provider page.

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How to Find an Infertility Doctor or Infertility Clinic

• Ob/Gyn's can treat infertility, but in my opinion, if you have been trying for a year (under 35), six months (35-40), or three to four months (over 40), I would recommend at least getting a second opinion from a board certified reproductive endocrinologist. The best source for finding one is at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) website, find a doctor page.

• Ask your Ob/Gyn and primary care doctor for recommendations for a reproductive endocrinologist. Ask family and friends. You'll be surprised how many people have been down this road before you. If that feels too public for you right now, then go online and ask for recommendations. We list some great online support groups.

• Creating a Family Radio has done a number of shows that include a discussion of how to find a good doctor that is knowledgeable about infertility issues. Listen to a few, such as coping with infertility, psychological issues with infertility, and parenting after infertility.

• Networks for fertility clinics primarily provide business benefits to the clinics, but may also provide some benefits to patients, especially if you need financial options such as shared risk and payment plans. To find doctors who belong to these networks, go to their websites.

  1. Advanced Reproductive Care

  2. IntegraMed

• The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID – pronounced "inside") has a good section on Criteria for Selecting an Infertility or IVF Clinic .

• How to Choose an Infertility Clinic by WebMd

• How to Find a Good Fertility Doctor at Donor Network Alliance

• Fertility Success Rates is a great website created to help prospective patients find and compare IVF success rates, understand the data, and make a more informed treatment decision.

• Start your search for an infertility doctor or clinic by checking out our Infertility Service Provider page. We have numerous sponsors that specialize in infertility. Consider supporting those that support us. Creating a Family would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors who are committed to helping us bring you quality educational resources.

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Resources/Articles:

• The CDC has a comprehensive listing of statistics for infertility clinics in the United States, including success rates. Use it to check out your potential clinic, but first listen to the Creating a Family show on Choosing a Clinic to put the statistics into perspective.
• The American Fertility Association has a fact sheet titled Important Questions for Your Doctor

• Creating a Family Video on How to Choose an Infertility Clinic or Doctor

• Top Ten Tips for Choosing an Infertility Clinic or Doctor

• Top Ten Tips for Avoiding Mistakes and Errors with Infertility Treatment (Includes information to ask when choosing a clinic.)

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