New Patients
Detailed History
We want to understand you and your partner (if applicable) in depth. We’ll discuss:
- Your lifestyle: occupation, goals, diet, stress levels, and substance intake (e.g., drugs, alcohol, caffeine).
- Medical background: any past conditions, medications (including supplements), and prior surgeries.
- Menstrual history: regularity, flow, pain, and any changes.
- Fertility history: Are you tracking your cycles? I’ll review the details you’ve recorded in your app to understand your body better.
- Partner’s history: I will gather similar information about your partner to complete the picture.
Prior Testing
If you’ve had fertility testing before, we will review your lab results, imaging, ultrasounds, hysterosalpingograms, or surgical reports. These help identify the cause of infertility and guide our treatment decisions.
Prior Treatments
If you’ve undergone treatments like IUI or IVF, we will thoroughly review your previous cycles. We’ll discuss what worked and what didn’t, both physically and emotionally, to better customize your future treatment plan.
Examination & Ultrasound
We will perform a physical exam to ensure your overall health is optimal for conception. A pelvic ultrasound will check for issues like fibroids, cysts, or other factors that may affect fertility. The ultrasound will also allow me to assess your ovarian reserve with an antral follicle count (AFC).
Further Work-Up
If needed, we may order additional tests for you or your partner and make referrals to specialists to provide comprehensive care.
Answer Your Questions
Bring any questions or concerns you have to the appointment. Our goal is for you to leave feeling confident and well-informed about your next steps.
