Preparing for a Fertility / IVF Consultation
Fertility consultations are emotionally charged and medically complex — you are exploring potentially significant medical intervention and financial investment. A good fertility specialist needs complete medical and reproductive history, previous testing, and clear understanding of your goals and concerns to recommend appropriate investigation and treatment pathways.
Reviewed by the Brief My Doctor editorial team · Last updated June 2026
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What to tell your doctor
- 1How long you have been trying to conceive
- 2Age and menstrual history: cycle length, regularity, menstrual symptoms
- 3Previous pregnancies: outcomes, losses, timing
- 4Previous fertility testing or investigations
- 5Any diagnosed fertility issues: ovulation disorder, low sperm count, tubal damage, endometriosis
- 6Medical conditions: PCOS, thyroid disease, endometriosis, autoimmune conditions
- 7Medications and supplements
- 8Lifestyle factors: smoking, alcohol, exercise, weight
- 9Sexual history: frequency, any difficulties
- 10Partner's fertility status and previous testing
Questions to ask your doctor
- Q1.What testing do you recommend for both of us?
- Q2.Based on our history, what is our likelihood of conceiving naturally?
- Q3.What are treatment options: timed intercourse, IUI, IVF?
- Q4.What are success rates for treatments?
- Q5.What are the side effects and risks?
- Q6.How much does treatment cost?
- Q7.How many cycles would you recommend trying?
- Q8.Are there lifestyle changes that improve outcomes?
Don't forget to bring
- ✓Previous fertility test results and dates
- ✓Medical records from any investigations
- ✓List of current medications and supplements
- ✓Information about menstrual cycle: apps, documented dates
- ✓Partner information if attending together
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