
We cover the main types of infertility and why it is important to understand them
A brief overview of the potential causes of male infertility and what your doctor may want to investigate
A brief overview of the potential causes of female infertility and what your doctor may want to investigate
The signs and conditions that you should be aware of and that may likely require a visit to a fertility specialist
The tests that are typically used to diagnose fertility problems in women, their limitations, and how to prepare for them
The tests that are usually required to diagnose fertility issues in men, their limitations, and how to prepare for them
Explaining the science of assisted reproduction in layman's terms, what the main approaches are, and who they might be appropriate for
What is the purpose of a hormonal treatment in the context of in-vitro fertilization, and what you can expect during treatment
How eggs are retrieved from the body, what to expect from the procedure, and how to prepare for it, as well as sperm collection timing
How eggs are fertilized outside the body, understanding fertilization rates, as well as emerging technologies to help choose the optimal time for fertilization
Embryo development monitoring, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of pre-implantation genetic testing
What factors are considered when deciding on the day of your embryo-transfer, and what can be expected from this important day
Receiving post-embryotransfer recommendations from your doctor, as well as advice on how to make this time as stress-free as possible
Navigating the clinic-selection factors to identify those that are truly important to you
Introducing the Clinic Rating Chart© and how to use this powerful tool to choose your fertility clinic with ease and confidence
What to expect from your first fertility appointment and how to prepare to make the most of it
Prepare to ask your doctor the right questions and to understand your prognosis
A quick summary of what we talked about and what you should feel empowered to do after this course
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