What to Ask at Your First RE Appointment

kiki75 · June 2017

Since "What should I ask at my first RE appointment?" is a fairly common question with some great answers from the IF crew, I was thinking that we should put it all in one place.

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kiki75 · June 2017

My top two recommendations:
1. Ask is how you can ask more questions. I went in with a handful of questions and even though I was generally mentally prepared, knowledgeable about the procedures and lingo, and knew what to expect as far as a suggested plan of action, I still got overwhelmed and forgot to ask a lot of them.
2. Mostly, they're going to be the ones with all of the questions so go in super prepared to answer all of their questions. Cycles, what you think the problem is, all of your medications and supplements, when what happened, etc.

RVAmom315 · June 2017

@kiki75 Thanks for posting this. Most likely I'll be referred to an RE after my appt Friday, so this is perfect

LadyMillil · June 2017

What tests do you need completed?
Why they are suggesting that specific treatment plan based on your diagnosis
What are you chances of success
When would they suggest you switch treatments (lack of response, X number of failed cycles, etc)
Risks to you from the treatments, risk of multiples, risks to baby

ramzlau · June 2017

1) Discuss with your SO how aggressive you want to be with treatments prior to going into the RE office. You may not know what the paths will look like, but helping the RE understand if you want to be KU tomorrow or within the next 6 months will help them tailor a plan more for you.

2) Mention the small things. With one of my REs giving her more of the story instead of just the facts helped her think through what might be some unique solutions for us.

3) Ask for best way to contact them. Do they prefer to do their own scheduling? Have a nurse handle a lot of the communications? What is an acceptable response time from them, or when should you reach out or escalate if you don't hear from them?

4) If you are planning on proceeding with IUI/IVF treatment, ask what they do in the case you procedure lands on a holiday (4th of July is coming up).

eggplantface · June 2017

This would be great to have pinned!

lund · June 2017

@kiki75 you're the best! This is such great thread timing for me haha. Thanks in part to this thread I have a whole list of questions going for my appointment today.

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saralee797-2 · June 2017

In addition to what tests need to be completed, what is the process from moving from one treatment plan to another and what set backs might I encounter? For example, before you start IVF you might have to attend a class, get additional bloodwork, genetic testing for PGS/PGD, financial counseling etc. You might want to get those things out of the way while still doing an IUI cycle.

I would also ask practical questions like what time are monitoring appointments? What if I need to come in on a weekend/holiday? What are those hours like? Will I always see the same doctor?

Ask about supplements, acupuncture, diet changes that your RE might recommend.

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