10 Questions to Ask Before Starting IVF
What Should You Ask Before Starting IVF?
Planning for IVF? Dr. Susan Davies of Davies Fertility & IVF Specialists shares the 10 key questions every patient should ask before jumping in.
Starting IVF is a big step—and one you want to feel confident about. At Davies Fertility & IVF Specialists, I encourage patients to come prepared with questions. Asking the right questions helps you feel more engaged, clear, and empowered.
Here are 10 essential ones.
What Should You Ask Before Starting IVF?
Planning for IVF? Dr. Susan Davies of Davies Fertility & IVF Specialists shares the 10 key questions every patient should ask before jumping in.
Starting IVF is a big step—and one you want to feel confident about. At Davies Fertility & IVF Specialists, I encourage patients to come prepared with questions. Asking the right questions helps you feel more engaged, clear, and empowered.
Here are 10 essential ones.
The 10 Questions:
- What is my fertility diagnosis and how does it affect IVF?
- How many cycles have you performed and what are your success results by age group?
- What will my treatment protocol likely be, and why?
- What does the cost include—medication, monitoring, retrieval, lab work?
- What are the risks, side-effects, and recovery times?
- How many embryos do you typically transfer and why?
- What happens if the first cycle fails—what’s the plan?
- What genetic testing options do you offer and when are they recommended?
- What lifestyle changes can improve my chances (nutrition, sleep, stress)?
- How will your team support me emotionally, logistically, and medically throughout the process?
The 10 Questions:
- What is my fertility diagnosis and how does it affect IVF?
- How many cycles have you performed and what are your success results by age group?
- What will my treatment protocol likely be, and why?
- What does the cost include—medication, monitoring, retrieval, lab work?
- What are the risks, side-effects, and recovery times?
- How many embryos do you typically transfer and why?
- What happens if the first cycle fails—what’s the plan?
- What genetic testing options do you offer and when are they recommended?
- What lifestyle changes can improve my chances (nutrition, sleep, stress)?
- How will your team support me emotionally, logistically, and medically throughout the process?
How We Answer These at Our Clinic
- During your consultation, we walk through your personal diagnosis.
- We provide clinic data and help contextualize it for you.
- We explain our recommended protocol and reasoning.
- We review full cost breakdown and payment options.
- We discuss risks, embryo transfer strategy, and contingency planning.
- We offer nutritional guidance, wellness support, and a dedicated care team.
How We Answer These at Our Clinic
- During your consultation, we walk through your personal diagnosis.
- We provide clinic data and help contextualize it for you.
- We explain our recommended protocol and reasoning.
- We review full cost breakdown and payment options.
- We discuss risks, embryo transfer strategy, and contingency planning.
- We offer nutritional guidance, wellness support, and a dedicated care team.