How to find a good fertility clinic

Learn about the types of infertility procedures you may encounter at a clinic before you commit to going to one. Books like "What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant: The Complete Guide to All the Technologies for Couples Facing Fertility Problems" by Daniel A. Potter and Jennifer S. Hanin (see Resources below) may help prepare you for the decisions you will face.

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  Step 2
  Check the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) website for information on the success rates of infertility clinics (see Resources below). A clinic rated above the national average should be on your shortlist.
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  Step 3
  Ask every infertility clinic you consider about staff turnover. An abnormally high turnover rate could indicate problems with management. It may also put the clinic at a higher risk for errors.
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  Step 4
  Choose an ethical infertility clinic. Some points you may want to consider are whether the clinic imposes reasonable age limits on patients and whether it performs only authorized procedures, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intra-uterine insemination (IUI).
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  Step 5
  Use the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) website to find a recognized clinic in your area (see Resources below). In addition to providing continued research into assisted reproduction and working the the government to provide strict ART regulations, SART also sets the guidelines for infertility clinics.
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  Step 6
  Ask your gynecologist for a recommendation. He may be more likely to refer you to a clinic staffed with professionals certified by the American Board of Obstetrics in Reproductive Endocrinology (RE).
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  Tips & Warnings
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    Don't automatically choose the clinic with the highest success rate. While this may be indicative of a good facility, it may not be a good fit with your specific type of infertility or your personality. You should always make an effort to visit a clinic in person before you make your decision.
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    You may want to check with your insurance company to see if you're bound to a specific clinic according to the terms of your policy.

East Bay Fertility Center, Dublin, California offers comprehensive fertilility treatment including IVF-egg donation.

Word of mouth. Try accessing some local online groups, I think that's the best way toget the information. Just remember that sometimes people can have very different experiences at the same place.

Sorry I can't help you. I am not familiar with the UK facilities, but best of luck to you.

Hi there, Fracas.

Here is a great website for fertility clinics (and other resources):

http://repromatch.com/surrogacydonationresources.html

Many of the clinics in the US have shard risk programs, "FREE IVF Prgrams" and other programs aimed at easing the financial burden of infertility. The site I have link lists many such clinics. Just click on each state for links and contact info for clinics & other services in that state.

RM the company whose site I am referring you to is a surrogacy and egg donation agency/consultant. I'm on their surrogate & donor support team. We have a great little resource for any one looking for a reputable clinic, family law attorney, or fertility counselor. You do not need to be looking for a surrogate to find this site to be beneficial. If ever need our services we will be glad to offer any advice, assistance, or referral you need.

Wishing you the very best of Luck,

Sailor

ReproMatch, LLC

1-888-400-0196