Making your decision
Organise previous results by date and list your medication and three main questions. Include your partner’s records. Ask which existing results remain useful before arranging new tests yourself.
Bring one organised medical file
Collect dated hormone and semen results, operation notes, tubal investigations and any embryo-development reports. List prescriptions, vitamins and herbal products. Let your clinician assess whether older tests need repeating. Do not discontinue existing medication without advice; apparently minor supplements can also matter to treatment planning.
Male preparation matters too
Ask the laboratory when and how a semen sample should be provided. Mention difficulty producing a sample, recent fever, previous surgery or unsuccessful sperm retrieval in advance. Male infertility assessment and sample storage can be discussed where relevant. Advanced sperm tests and the same supplements are not necessary for every man.
Ask at your consultation
What should I complete and which records should I bring before the next visit?
Preparing for your first appointmentSources and further reading
General information does not replace an individual diagnosis or treatment plan. Outcomes vary.
