The journey through fertility can be overwhelming and that is especially true when it comes to understanding the medical options available as well as how to choose an infertility clinic. We encourage you to read our articles authored by IVF doctors and their staff and to view their videos. Get to know who they are and what their unique approach is to third-party reproduction. They may write about a case similar to your situation and therefore they have gained knowledge through that experience.

Understanding the Field of Infertility
We have articles that can help you understand the terminology used in infertility. In addition, we have articles that will help you understand how the male and the female body work – and these articles are all written in layman’s terms for easier understanding. Once you understand how the body works, you will be better prepared when discussing treatment options with your clinic. Here are 3 articles that may be of interest:

• All About Sperm
• IVF Terminology
• Understanding Reproductive Hormones

Seeking a Second Opinion
Seeking a second opinion on your current treatment plan or learning about available treatment plans can provide a range of benefits, such as:

• Infertility is a complex condition, and it can be challenging to diagnose accurately. By getting a second opinion from a different fertility specialist, you can confirm the initial diagnosis and ensure that all potential causes of infertility have been explored.
• Infertility is a complex condition, and it can be challenging to diagnose accurately. By getting a second opinion from a different fertility specialist, you can confirm the initial diagnosis and ensure that all potential causes of infertility have been explored.
• Not all clinics offer the same treatments or have the same success rates. By seeking a second opinion, you can explore different treatment options and find one that works best for you.
• A second opinion can help you better understand your options and make an informed decision about your fertility treatment.
• Establishing a relationship with a different fertility specialist can be valuable in the long term. If your initial treatment is unsuccessful, or if sometime in the future you are ready for a change, you’ll have another specialist to turn to for further guidance and support.

Third-Party Reproduction
After years of failed fertility treatments, some intended parents are nudged onto the path of Third-Party Reproduction. Essentially this is when a “third party” such as an egg donor, sperm donor, gestational carrier/surrogate, or a combination of all or several of these options. However, how do you know when to switch to Third-Party Reproduction and to which of the options? Infertility Portal offers a wide range of articles, videos, and webinars to help you decide when and which option to select. If you still need guidance, we encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional on our site to discuss the pros and cons of each pathway toward parenting or seek a second medical opinion regarding your choices.

The medical professionals  will need information from you in order to assist you to their fullest ability.  Below is a list of medical forms that you can peruse before committing to any payment.  These forms are lengthy, but are absolutely necessary before a medical professional can render an opinion.  Please note that some questions are asked for liability reasons, laws of some States/Provinces/Territories and/or countries .  We have endeavored to keep these forms to the least possible invasive questions.