Your first appointment

Step 1: Meeting your Fertility Specialist

At your first appointment with one of our fertility specialists, your doctor will review your medical history, assess your general health, and arrange initial tests and investigations for you and your partner.

In order to decide on the most appropriate treatment for you, your doctor needs to know as much as possible about the history of your infertility. You will be asked about your menstruation, any abnormal bleedings that you may have had, whether you have a history of infections in your reproductive system and whether you have had any abortions, pregnancies or surgical operations. Your husband will be asked whether he has suffered injuries or traumas to his  genital system, whether he has had any operations or infections and what medication and treatment he has received. You will both be asked how long you have been trying to have a baby, how often you have sexual intercourse, whether you use contraception or not, and whether any members of your families have a congenital disorder.

In order to decide on the most appropriate treatment for you, your doctor needs to know as much as possible about the history of your infertility. You will be asked about your menstruation, any abnormal bleedings that you may have had, whether you have a history of infections in your reproductive…

What to bring with you?

For women, depending on the level of testing already performed, the fertility specialist may order further pathology tests. For men, a blood test for hepatitis B and C, HIV and a semen analysis are all routinely conducted.

Pre-pregnancy screening for some genetic conditions such as cystic fibrosis is available and can be discussed with your specialist.

Other diagnostic tests may include some or all of the following:

Blood tests for women

• Rubella immunity (German measles),
• Chicken pox,
• Hepatitis B and C,
• HIV,
• Full blood count, checking your blood group, your thyroid status and
• Current pap smear (within last 2 years);

Other fertility tests for women

• Vaginal ultrasound to check for fibroids, polyps, ovarian cysts, and to act as a ‘baseline’ for reference during your treatment

Blood tests for men

• HIV
• Hepatitis B and C

Other fertility tests for men

• Semen analysis to check for antibodies and any possible infection

Once we have the results of these tests, your fertility specialist will meet with you again to explain in detail your recommended treatment plan.

Step 2: Preparing for treatment

After your fertility specialist appointment, you will then meet with a nurse and administration team member, as well as being informed of the counselling services available to you, before you begin treatment.

Your fertility nurse will explain what to expect in your upcoming IUI/IVF/ICSI treatment cycle, including any specific treatments, injection techniques and medications. Generally, it is best to arrange for the appointment to be about a week before you expect your period in the month that you plan to commence treatment, though a nurse will advise you of this ahead of time.

Our administration team will explain the costs associated with your treatment, and answer any questions you have related to these and the timing of payment. This will help you understand the fees involved and explain the complexities of the Acıbadem Internetional Hospıtal IVF Center Safety Net, Acıbadem Internetional Hospıtal IVF Center rebates and your final, out-of-pocket expenses.

A fertility counsellor is available to meet with you and your partner, to discuss the physical and emotional implications of your treatment. You may have already faced many frustrations, disappointments and investigations before coming to Acıbadem Internetional Hospıtal IVF Center. Your counsellor is here for you at every stage of your treatment, even at short notice, if you need to discuss things or explore ways of coping.

Contact us for more information

Acıbadem International Hospital

IVF Unit Coordinator