After all of this, there are still more questions to ask! You can never ask too many questions. Don't worry about being annoying or causing trouble. These practices and the people who staff them understand that you are investing your emotional and fertile future with them. They are willing to answer questions to help you make a choice.

You will want to know if there is a central scheduling system to make scheduling your appointments easier. Is there a way to ensure that you don't skip or miss an appointment by handling it through one person or case manager? How do they ensure you know whom to see and when?

Many facilities now offer laboratory services. Does this facility offer that service? Are their tests run individually or in batches? What types of tests might need to be sent out? Does the lab handle all semen analysis?

Waiting areas are a place where you will spend a lot of time in the future. Are these areas separated from any obstetrical or other waiting rooms? Are they warm and friendly? Do they have magazines, a television, or a clock? How long is the average wait time? Do these times varying depending upon the procedure you're waiting for?

Billing and insurance departments are also important places to inquire about. Can the billing department help you figure out any insurance requests? How does billing work?

As you can see, choosing a fertility clinic takes time. It can involve a lot of research about the doctors and other staff who will be taking care of you. In the end, your level of satisfaction with the clinic you choose to work with will make the research worth it.