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How do I make sense of clinic instructions?

Ask your clinic to put key steps in writing. It is okay to ask the same question twice.

What you should know

For medicines, confirm the name, amount, method, and exact time. For tests, ask when results will be ready and what happens next. Repeat the plan back in your own words so you can check that you heard it right. Ask for an interpreter if needed.

What to ask your care team

“Can you send a one-page plan and show me whom to contact with questions?”

One important reminder

When verbal and written directions disagree, contact your clinic before acting.

Before your next visit

Write down your questions. Bring your medicine list and any test results you have. Ask for a plan in writing. If an answer is not clear, ask your team to explain it in a different way.

More trusted information

These sources offer more detail. They do not replace advice from your fertility clinic.