During the course of your fertility testing and treatment, you may need several different types of testing or equipment for treatment or diagnosis. You will want to be sure that the fertility center that you choose can easily accommodate these needs with a minimal hassle for you.

Do they have an in-house laboratory? You will have many tests that involve drawing blood or doing other types of lab work. Can all of these tests be performed on site? Will you or your husband have to go elsewhere for any of the tests or blood draws? What about semen analysis and any urinalysis?

Ultrasound testing may also be a big part of what you need during your treatments. This type of testing in often used to monitor your ovaries, oocytes, and/or uterine lining during any given cycle. Does the fertility center have ultrasound equipment? Are the technicians using it certified to do the job they are doing? Is there a separate location for weekends, if they have weekend hours?

You will also want to know what hospitals or surgical centers they are affiliated with for treatment and testing. Again, your insurance may play a part in all of this and where you can receive treatment. Try to find a clinic that offers multiple hospital affiliations, if possible. You will also want to know what surgical procedures and tests they can perform in their clinic. For example, can they do in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the clinic or is it done at another center?

Basically, you want to know how far you'll have to go for different services that may or may not be provided during the course of your testing and treatment. The majority of fertility centers try to house most of the testing and lab equipment you'd need in one building or in a very close proximity. Sometimes, however, this is simply not possible. When comparing two clinics that look good to you, convenience may be an issue to consider, if given the choice.