| Have you been given the heartbreaking news that | | | | some parts of the treatment. Perhaps you could |
| you are unable to have children? Do you want to | | | | check whether you can take out a better insurance |
| know what the next steps could be? Treatments | | | | policy and spend a little bit more in the short term, |
| and infertility cost can be thousands so here are | | | | but get better coverage. Investigate these options |
| some things to keep in mind at this difficult time. | | | | and what you can afford. |
| Medical costs are the stumbling block for many | | | | Fertility treatments are seeing advances every day |
| couples because each treatment can be expensive | | | | and IVF treatment has a great deal of literature out |
| and will not necessarily be successful. It can be a long | | | | about its success rates. Educate yourself on the |
| and arduous process and can take several failed | | | | types of treatments and which will be the most cost |
| attempts before any results are see. You have to | | | | effective for you. |
| try and stay focused and be realistic. This is a highly | | | | Look at the eligibility requirements for getting a grant |
| emotional issue, but keeping your sense of direction | | | | to find treatment in your area. There are usually |
| can help to stay in control. | | | | minimum conditions that you should meet, such as a |
| First of all you should consult a fertility clinic. Look on | | | | maximum of 45 year old age limit and whether you |
| the internet, ask your OB/Gyn and other patients, | | | | meet the definition of an individual classed as infertile. |
| check out forums for couples and advice lines and | | | | Check out the internet which may help to provide |
| base your decision on evidence and cost. | | | | some names and organizations and take you through |
| Read about fertility clinics and support options for | | | | the funding process and the grants available. |
| couples seeking treatment. When you select a clinic, | | | | Keep in control of your situation and your finances by |
| find out what the costs will be up front and ask for | | | | educating yourself on all the options and what the |
| some information on the kinds of treatments they | | | | best thing will be for you financially. Making sure that |
| use and the success rate. | | | | you know what lies in store and you are well |
| Consult your health insurance company and find out | | | | prepared can save you time and heartache. Good |
| which aspects of the procedure they are willing to | | | | luck in whichever path you take. |
| cover. You may find that they are able to cover | | | | |