TL;DR:

• Don’t show up to your first clinic appointment empty-handed — or emotionally unprepared.
• These 5 prep steps help you get better answers, avoid overwhelm, and protect your time and wallet.
• Includes the exact questions to ask, how to use Clinic Matcher before you go, and why emotional prep matters too.

🧠 1. Know Your Data — Not Just “Cycle Day 1”

Clinics ask for your medical history, but your lived experience is just as important.

Bring:

• Period start + length from the past 3–6 months
• Any ovulation tracking (apps, LH strips, basal body temps)
• Hormone test results (AMH, TSH, FSH, LH, prolactin, progesterone if available)
• Previous scans or bloodwork — even from your GP

This helps the clinic skip repetition, fast-track diagnosis, and tailor testing.

🧾 2. Document Your Fertility History Like a Detective

This isn't just about what’s wrong — it’s what’s happened.

Include:

• Prior pregnancies, miscarriages, terminations, or chemical pregnancies
• Surgeries (especially pelvic or abdominal)
• STIs, chronic health conditions, allergies
• Meds and supplements, even herbal

🎯 Why it matters: Subtle details can shift what treatments you’re offered and how quickly you start.

💭 3. Get Clear on What You Want From This Visit

Not every patient walks in ready for IVF — and that’s OK.

But you’ll leave with more clarity if you walk in with:

• Your top concern: reassurance? diagnosis? a second opinion?
• What you’re open to (IVF? egg freezing? diagnostic-only?)
• Your timeline (urgent, exploratory, or planning ahead)

Clarity here = less confusion, less time wasted, and more control over your care plan.

🤝 4. Bring a Support Person (and Their History Too, If It’s a Partner)

If you’re TTC with a partner, their input is essential.

✔ They may need:

• A semen analysis or urology consult
• STI or hormonal screening
• Shared decision-making on next steps

If you’re solo, bring someone who can help absorb info — because emotions can cloud recall.

❓ 5. Ask the Right Questions (Not Just the Comfortable Ones)

Here’s your essential list:

• What’s your live birth rate per cycle for someone like me?
• What tests do you recommend before starting treatment?
• What are the real costs — with medication, scans, and potential add-ons?
• What’s the average number of cycles your patients need?
• How transparent are you with success stats and treatment outcomes?

These reveal if your clinic prioritises outcomes over upselling.

🔗 Bonus: Don’t know what to ask?

We’ve made it easy: Here are 28 clinic questions you should be asking — but probably aren’t.

Bring them to your appointment or send them ahead. The answers say everything.

🧭 Bonus: Use Clinic Matcher First

Before you even book your visit, use Clinic Matcher to:

• Compare real patient experiences
• Check Cost Per Baby
• Avoid red-flag clinics who overpromise and underdeliver

Then book a call with a MyFertility guide to feel fully prepped.

💡 Final Thought: This Is Your Fertility — Own It

Your first appointment isn’t just about being evaluated. It’s your chance to set the tone for the rest of your journey.

Walk in with facts, clarity, and the power to ask for care that works for you.

💬 Need help getting ready? Speak to an expert.
🧭 Want to compare clinics before booking? Try Clinic Matcher.