Questions to Ask a Reproductive Endocrinologist
Fertility-focused questions to understand diagnostics, protocols, success rates, risks, costs, and timelines.
1What diagnostic tests do you recommend for my case—and why?
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What diagnostic tests do you recommend for my case—and why?
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Why this works
Builds a tailored plan, not a generic panel.
2What are the likely causes based on my history so far?
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What are the likely causes based on my history so far?
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Why this works
Clarifies working hypotheses and differentials.
3What treatment path do you recommend and alternatives?
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What treatment path do you recommend and alternatives?
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Why this works
Compares IUI, IVF, medications, and expectant management.
4What are success rates for patients like me at this clinic?
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What are success rates for patients like me at this clinic?
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Why this works
Seeks stratified outcomes, not averages.
5What risks and side effects should I prepare for?
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What risks and side effects should I prepare for?
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Why this works
Informed consent and safety planning.
6How many cycles would you try before changing approach?
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How many cycles would you try before changing approach?
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Why this works
Sets decision points and expectations.
7What are the total costs, including meds, monitoring, and add-ons?
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What are the total costs, including meds, monitoring, and add-ons?
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Why this works
Avoids hidden fees and upsells.
8What lifestyle changes could improve outcomes?
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What lifestyle changes could improve outcomes?
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Why this works
Evidence-based adjuncts under guidance.
9Who will I communicate with day-to-day?
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Who will I communicate with day-to-day?
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Why this works
Defines coordinator roles and responsiveness.
10What is your clinic’s policy on embryos, PGT, and storage?
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What is your clinic’s policy on embryos, PGT, and storage?
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Why this works
Ethical and logistical planning.
11What support resources do you recommend?
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What support resources do you recommend?
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Why this works
Addresses emotional burden and community.
12If this plan doesn’t work, what’s next?
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If this plan doesn’t work, what’s next?
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Why this works
Prevents paralysis—keeps momentum and options.
Appointment Prep
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.