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Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about fertility, treatment options, and what to expect at Atlantic Fertility.
Getting started
When should I see a fertility specialist?
When should I see a fertility specialist?
When should I see a fertility specialist?
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?
Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment?
What should I expect at my first visit?
What should I expect at my first visit?
What should I expect at my first visit?
How quickly can I get an appointment?
How quickly can I get an appointment?
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Will I see my provider for all visits?
Will I see my provider for all visits?
Will I see my provider for all visits?
Do you treat unmarried or same-sex couples?
Do you treat unmarried or same-sex couples?
Do you treat unmarried or same-sex couples?
What are your success rates?
What are your success rates?
What are your success rates?
Are any of the treatments guaranteed?
Are any of the treatments guaranteed?
Are any of the treatments guaranteed?
How long does this whole process take?
How long does this whole process take?
How long does this whole process take?
How do I know if my insurance will cover my medications or treatment?
How do I know if my insurance will cover my medications or treatment?
How do I know if my insurance will cover my medications or treatment?
How do we decide which treatment is best for us?
How do we decide which treatment is best for us?
How do we decide which treatment is best for us?
Do you do male infertility evaluations?
Do you do male infertility evaluations?
Do you do male infertility evaluations?
What are the most common treatments for infertility issues?
What are the most common treatments for infertility issues?
What are the most common treatments for infertility issues?
Do you have any age cut-off for evaluation?
Do you have any age cut-off for evaluation?
Do you have any age cut-off for evaluation?
Is there a weight requirement?
Is there a weight requirement?
Is there a weight requirement?
Should I see an OB/GYN doctor before making a fertility evaluation consult?
Should I see an OB/GYN doctor before making a fertility evaluation consult?
Should I see an OB/GYN doctor before making a fertility evaluation consult?
Pre-conception counseling
Who should have preconception counseling?
Who should have preconception counseling?
Who should have preconception counseling?
What is discussed during preconception counseling?
What is discussed during preconception counseling?
What is discussed during preconception counseling?
I’ve been pregnant before and had some issues. Why should I have preconception counseling at this time?
I’ve been pregnant before and had some issues. Why should I have preconception counseling at this time?
I’ve been pregnant before and had some issues. Why should I have preconception counseling at this time?
Becoming pregnant
How do fertility doctors treat male infertility?
How do fertility doctors treat male infertility?
How do fertility doctors treat male infertility?
When is in vitro fertilization treatment recommended?
When is in vitro fertilization treatment recommended?
When is in vitro fertilization treatment recommended?
Can intrauterine insemination help me?
Can intrauterine insemination help me?
Can intrauterine insemination help me?
What types of fertility tests are available?
What types of fertility tests are available?
What types of fertility tests are available?
If I’m having issues becoming pregnant, how can a fertility doctor help me?
If I’m having issues becoming pregnant, how can a fertility doctor help me?
If I’m having issues becoming pregnant, how can a fertility doctor help me?
Why do I need to take folic acid, and how much should I take?
Why do I need to take folic acid, and how much should I take?
Why do I need to take folic acid, and how much should I take?
What foods and drinks should I avoid when trying to become pregnant?
What foods and drinks should I avoid when trying to become pregnant?
What foods and drinks should I avoid when trying to become pregnant?
How long should we try to conceive before going to the doctor?
How long should we try to conceive before going to the doctor?
How long should we try to conceive before going to the doctor?
How do I know if I’m ovulating?
How do I know if I’m ovulating?
How do I know if I’m ovulating?
What should I expect if I’m coming off birth control and trying to conceive?
What should I expect if I’m coming off birth control and trying to conceive?
What should I expect if I’m coming off birth control and trying to conceive?
Does taking birth control affect my fertility?
Does taking birth control affect my fertility?
Does taking birth control affect my fertility?
Can my caffeine intake decrease my chances of getting pregnant?
Can my caffeine intake decrease my chances of getting pregnant?
Can my caffeine intake decrease my chances of getting pregnant?
Are there over-the-counter medications should I avoid taking?
Are there over-the-counter medications should I avoid taking?
Are there over-the-counter medications should I avoid taking?
Why should I take prenatal vitamins before pregnancy?
Why should I take prenatal vitamins before pregnancy?
Why should I take prenatal vitamins before pregnancy?
How can I increase my chance of pregnancy each month?
How can I increase my chance of pregnancy each month?
How can I increase my chance of pregnancy each month?
Is a fertility calendar a useful tool when I’m trying to become pregnant?
Is a fertility calendar a useful tool when I’m trying to become pregnant?
Is a fertility calendar a useful tool when I’m trying to become pregnant?
Male fertility
Why does male fertility matter if I'm the female partner?
Why does male fertility matter if I'm the female partner?
Why does male fertility matter if I'm the female partner?
What is a semen analysis, and what does it measure?
What is a semen analysis, and what does it measure?
What is a semen analysis, and what does it measure?
My partner had a vasectomy. Can we still have children?
My partner had a vasectomy. Can we still have children?
My partner had a vasectomy. Can we still have children?
Are there any foods that produce sperm fast?
Are there any foods that produce sperm fast?
Are there any foods that produce sperm fast?
What are the goals of a male factor evaluation and treatment?
What are the goals of a male factor evaluation and treatment?
What are the goals of a male factor evaluation and treatment?
Costs & insurance
How much does fertility treatment cost?
How much does fertility treatment cost?
How much does fertility treatment cost?
Does insurance cover fertility treatment?
Does insurance cover fertility treatment?
Does insurance cover fertility treatment?
What financing options are available?
What financing options are available?
What financing options are available?
Is fertility preservation (egg freezing) covered by insurance?
Is fertility preservation (egg freezing) covered by insurance?
Is fertility preservation (egg freezing) covered by insurance?
About Atlantic Fertility
What makes Atlantic Fertility different from other clinics?
What makes Atlantic Fertility different from other clinics?
What makes Atlantic Fertility different from other clinics?
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
Do you treat LGBTQ+ patients?
Do you treat LGBTQ+ patients?
Do you treat LGBTQ+ patients?
Can I switch to Atlantic Fertility if I've been treated elsewhere?
Can I switch to Atlantic Fertility if I've been treated elsewhere?
Can I switch to Atlantic Fertility if I've been treated elsewhere?
Trending
How long after vasectomy until zero sperm count is achieved?
How long after vasectomy until zero sperm count is achieved?
How long after vasectomy until zero sperm count is achieved?
Is the egg retrieval procedure painful?
Is the egg retrieval procedure painful?
Is the egg retrieval procedure painful?
Does masturbation produce low sperm count?
Does masturbation produce low sperm count?
Does masturbation produce low sperm count?
Why do some men have scrotum pain after a vasectomy? Does a reversal alleviate it?
Why do some men have scrotum pain after a vasectomy? Does a reversal alleviate it?
Why do some men have scrotum pain after a vasectomy? Does a reversal alleviate it?
What kills sperm?
What kills sperm?
What kills sperm?
What is considered low sperm count?
What is considered low sperm count?
What is considered low sperm count?
Does smoking weed affect sperm? Does weed lower sperm count?
Does smoking weed affect sperm? Does weed lower sperm count?
Does smoking weed affect sperm? Does weed lower sperm count?
What is the success rate of reversing a vasectomy after 5 years? 10 years?
What is the success rate of reversing a vasectomy after 5 years? 10 years?
What is the success rate of reversing a vasectomy after 5 years? 10 years?
How long after quitting weed does male fertility improve?
How long after quitting weed does male fertility improve?
How long after quitting weed does male fertility improve?
Do soft drinks like Mountain Dew and Coke lower sperm count?
Do soft drinks like Mountain Dew and Coke lower sperm count?
Do soft drinks like Mountain Dew and Coke lower sperm count?
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