What to Expect From Your First Fertility Consultation

If you’ve been trying to conceive for months without success, your first fertility consultation can feel both hopeful and overwhelming. It’s a meaningful step that may finally provide the answers you’ve been seeking, and knowing what to expect can help you feel more confident and prepared.

At CARE Fertility in Fort Worth and Bedford, Texas, our reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists aim to make your first fertility consultation informative, supportive, and empowering. We want you to leave your appointment feeling more in control of your fertility journey.

Before your appointment

We want to understand your health and history before you walk through our doors. That’s why we begin with intake forms and may request past medical records. Reviewing this information in advance helps us make the most of your time with us.

It’s also important for you to come prepared. Write down your concerns and questions so we can address everything that’s on your mind.

Meeting and reviewing your fertility history

Your first appointment includes an in-depth conversation. Though we do our best to gather as much information as possible beforehand, speaking with you fills in the blanks and paints a clearer picture of your fertility journey.

Our specialists spend time going over your fertility history, including menstrual cycle, sexual history, and what you’ve done so far to conceive. We also ask about family health and fertility history. 

Talking with your partner

While women carry the baby, fertility is a shared journey. If you have a partner, we gather information about their health, sexual history, lifestyle, and any other issues that may affect conception. 

We also talk about male infertility treatments.

Physical exam and diagnostic testing

Most initial fertility consultations include a physical exam that’s very similar to your annual well-woman physical with a pelvic exam. We may also request diagnostic testing to check hormone levels and imaging tests to evaluate your reproductive hormones. We also do diagnostic testing for men, including semen analysis. 

Testing helps us identify the potential cause of your infertility and allows us to better shape your treatment plan. We review the results of our findings with you and talk about your options.

Developing your plan of action

Your treatment plan for infertility depends on the underlying cause. However, we start with lifestyle changes to optimize natural fertility, including:

• Eating a balanced diet
• Getting regular physical activity
• Managing stress
• Avoiding tobacco, drugs, and excessive alcohol
• Prioritizing sleep

These recommendations benefit both partners. 

From there, we may suggest medical fertility treatments, such medication to stimulate egg production or intrauterine insemination (IUI) during ovulation to improve your chances of conception.

If your pregnancy doesn’t occur with these treatments, we may suggest in vitro fertilization (IVF), a cornerstone treatment that’s helped millions of families around the world. 

Talk with our experienced team

Difficulty conceiving doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. With advances in fertility treatments, your chances of success are better than ever. At CARE Fertility, we believe every family-building journey deserves expert guidance and support, and we’re here to guide you through your next steps.

If you’re struggling to get pregnant and searching for answers, we can help. Call us today or request an appointment online to schedule your first fertility consultation.