Choosing a Fertility Center for IVF or Other Treatments

Selecting a practice to provide your fertility treatment is no easy task. It may be tempting to simply pick the facility that is closest to you or go to the specialist recommended by your doctor without considering other possibilities. However, taking the time to do your research can make the difference between a positive experience and a regrettable one. Be sure to examine your options and interview physicians before committing to treatment. At our Southeast Florida fertility center near Fort Lauderdale, patients having IVF and other fertility treatments are encouraged to be selective and ask questions before beginning treatment.

When you are considering a fertility center, it is important to find out what services are available. Not all practices offer comprehensive care. For the best chances at success, it is important to choose a fertility center that can provide testing services as well as a wide range of treatment options. Being offered is an ample source of diagnostic assessments including an in-house Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Suite, Surgical Suite, Andrology and Laboratory services. This allows for high priority rapid results and the continuity of care for patients. Because IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies are constantly evolving, the team at IVF Florida Reproductive Associates is committed to staying up-to-date and providing the most innovative treatments and traditional procedures, in a safe, convenient environment.

Statistics
Recommendations
Credentials
Services
Availability
Expense
Your Own Impressions

Statistics

Although IVF statistics can sometimes be unclear or misleading, an examination of a fertility center's success rates is an important part of your assessment. Take these numbers into consideration, along with other factors. At IVF Florida Reproductive Associates, we are proud to have some of the highest pregnancy rates in Southeast Florida, which is a result of our skill, technology, and persistence.

Recommendations

If you know someone who has already undergone IVF, they may be able to recommend a fertility center. Likewise, your OB-GYN or family practitioner may provide a referral. These can be highly beneficial in helping to steer you in the right direction. However, even if you do not know anyone personally who has undergone infertility treatment, you can learn a lot about a practice by what previous patients have to say about it. Visit our testimonials page to read some of the success stories from IVF Florida patients.

Credentials

It is important to seek out a fertility center where the physicians are board-certified reproductive endocrinologists. Doctors with the title of Reproductive Endocrinologist have undergone highly specialized training and are uniquely qualified to assess and treat all types of fertility problems. Board certification ensures that the doctors have demonstrated their knowledge and skill to a team of esteemed experts and continue to be reviewed at periodic intervals in order to maintain their certification.

Services

Availability

Considering the time commitment associated with IVF and other fertility treatments, it is reasonable for patients to expect to be seen when they need to be seen. When you are looking into a fertility center, do not be afraid to ask about physician availability and the procedure for contacting someone outside of office hours.

Expense

IVF is expensive. There is simply no avoiding that fact. Furthermore, when your ability to have a baby is at stake, bargain-shopping is unwise. But being aware of the fees a fertility center will charge for their services and what kind of financing packages are available is crucial. Practices that are associated with IntegraMed®, like IVF Florida Reproductive Associates, offer the Attain™ IVF Program, ensuring patients that, by paying a flat fee in advance for a predetermined number of IVF cycles, they will receive a refund if treatment is unsuccessful.

Your Own Impressions

Perhaps the most important of all assessments is your own feeling about a given fertility center. When you visit, you should feel comfortable in the office environment. The doctor and staff members should listen to your concerns and answer any questions you have readily and in a way that you can understand. Undergoing IVF or any other fertility treatment involves a significant amount of time and can be an emotionally taxing experience. You must feel well-cared-for during this process, for your own wellbeing.

Contact Our Fort Lauderdale and Southeast Florida Area IVF/Fertility Center

Located in Southeast Florida, near Fort Lauderdale, our IVF and fertility center provides exceptional care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Contact our offices to schedule a consultation.