Choosing a Fertility Clinic

A fertility clinic provides a variety of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments and support services. These include ovulation induction, surgical interventions, and artificial insemination, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization. They also offer male infertility treatment, such as sperm extraction and testicular epididymal sperm aspiration (TESA). Some clinics offer advanced fertility procedures such as preimplantation genetic testing and gender selection.

It’s important to find a fertility clinic that will accommodate your financial needs and comfort level. Some offer cost packages that combine monitoring, egg retrieval, and lab fees into one dollar amount. Others provide discounts and payment plans. They may even be able to connect you with third-party fertility lenders that can help you manage your expenses.

Before choosing a fertility clinic, call your insurance provider to understand your coverage options. Ask about the types of services covered and how much you’ll need to pay out-of-pocket. You can also call a patient liaison at the clinic to get an estimate of your costs.

Some clinics specialize in certain areas of infertility, such as IVF for women with low ovarian reserve or recurrent pregnancy loss, and fertility preservation for cancer patients who will need chemotherapy or radiation that can damage the ovaries or testes. Other clinics offer customizable IVF packages that match specific goals and budgets, as well as egg freezing, sperm banking, and embryo freezing for cancer patients. They’re also skilled at using INVOcell, an FDA-cleared device that uses a catheter to incubate eggs and sperm.