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"Thank you for making me and my wife feel comfortable on our first visit yesterday. We really appreciate the amount of time and personal care you took to invite us to be a part of your family"
--Fertility C.A.R.E. patient
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At Fertility C.A.R.E. we strive to educate our patients because we believe that knowledge empowers the patient. When patients understand their own bodies and the treatment options, they are much better able to take more control of their problem and be proactive in their treatment.
Below you will find links to information you will need to help you better prepare for your first visit. We also encourage you to feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns before your first visit.
What you should expect on your first visit
Questions to ask on your first visit
Medical form you will need to fill out and bring to your first visit
Q: What should patients expect when they first meet with you?
A: Our first goal at Fertility C.A.R.E. during a new patient visit is to place the patient at ease. We explain our approach to patient care, our availability to answer all questions and how our treatment plans are individualized. Our program does not merely focus on the medical aspect of fertility because we realize the significant physical, emotional and financial investment a patient makes during this process.
By the time patients have a consultation with a reproductive endocrinologist, she or he probably has already gone through a significant amount of worry about getting pregnant. So, we begin by discussing how their fertility problem is impacting their lives and we review stress reduction and coping strategies. Sometimes, the majority of a time during a new patient visit is spent on discussing the psychological effect of fertility.
Following a thorough medical interview, the doctor does a comprehensive physical examination and pelvic ultrasound (for the woman), explaining to the patient her reproductive anatomy and any findings which may be contributing to a fertility problem.
The patient then reviews her evaluation and testing with one of our specialized nurses. Patient education materials are provided, along with our web site, to supplement information shared during the office visit.
Finally, patients spend time with our financial counselor to determine fertility benefits coverage and a follow-up appointment is scheduled to begin treatment.
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