If you and your partner are planning to start a family, or if you have been trying unsuccessfully to conceive for a while now, you may want to visit a fertility clinic in Cape Town. Fertility clinics specialise in diagnosis and treatment of infertility, and they offer a variety of options to assist couples who may be having difficulty getting pregnant.
Finding a fertility clinic in Cape Town where you feel comfortable and that has the services you need can take time. There are many clinics available, but not all of them will offer the same services or have the same success rate. To find the best fertility clinic for you, take time to research all the clinics you are considering.
You may have already been referred by your doctor to a specific fertility clinic, or you might be actively searching for one yourself. Start by looking at several different fertility clinics and asking some important questions before making a decision.
Ask your specialist doctor or general practitioner for a referral if you need help finding a fertility clinic. Your GP may recommend a clinic based on his own familiarity with the facility or its reputation. If you have been referred to an infertility specialist, ask him which center he recommends most highly and why. The specialist’s recommendation may be based on his own experience with various clinics or his knowledge of their successes and failures.
What you need to consider when choosing a fertility clinic in Cape Town
Choosing a fertility clinic is no simple task.
Your first step toward finding the best fertility clinic for your needs is to research the clinic ahead of time. You can do this by visiting the clinic’s web site or by reading reviews from former patients; many patients share their experiences either on the fertility clinics’ web sites or on independent review sites. Look for ratings above four stars and for positive reviews about doctors, staff and experience at the clinic.
You want to consider not only what you need from the clinic, but also what the clinic offers as far as services, payment plan options and success rates.
- Location: Do you want to go to a clinic close to your home or work? How far are you willing to travel?
- Reputation: How long has the clinic been in business? What are its success rates? Does it have a good reputation with patients, other doctors and the community?
- Services offered: Does the clinic offer all of the services you need, or will you need to go elsewhere for some? Will you need a referral from your primary doctor to see specialists at the clinic? Are there additional services such as acupuncture and psychological counseling available at the same location?
- Costs: What are the approximate costs of each service? Does the clinic accept insurance or offer a payment plan? If not, how much do they require up front before treatment begins?
You may want to begin by asking your friends or family members who have undergone fertility treatments if they can recommend a Cape Town fertility clinic. Ask them about their experiences with their clinic and how satisfied they were with the services received. If someone cannot recommend a particular clinic, ask them if they can at least tell you which clinics they would not recommend because of poor service or bad experiences.
If you do not know anyone who has used a fertility clinic in Cape Town or you would like more information than just one person’s experience, you can turn to online resources for help in finding a reputable fertility clinic. Websites like ours, Fertility Solutions, allow users to review and rate clinics based on their personal experience with them. You can also find out more about the specific services offered by each fertility clinic listed on Fertility Solutions if you are interested in pursuing certain treatments.
Find a complete list of fertility clinics listed on Fertility Solutions here.
Remember that there are no guarantees in fertility testing and treatment. However, finding the right fertility clinic in Cape Town for you can give you a better chance at success.
