Welcome to our center! Our team is here for you.
Prospective Patients
A journey designed with us. A path unique to you.
Wondering what to expect as a new patient? We recognize that each person is at a different point in their journey when they first see us. The anticipation can be overwhelming, but our Care Team will guide you at each step of the process, offering full transparency and expert guidance. We centralize your specific needs in this process, tailoring our collective approach to deliver the fertility care you need at each step.
Below is a potential roadmap as you move forward in our care.
The Patient Roadmap
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1. New Patient Visit
1. New Patient Visit
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2. Completing Your Checklist
2. Completing Your Checklist
Basic Fertility Evaluation
- Semen analysis
- HSG and/or saline sonogram
- Preconception testing
- Ovarian reserve testing: AMH, AFC
- FSH
- Genetic carrier screening
Financial Consultation
Additional consultations if indicated
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3. Deciding on a Treatment Plan
3. Deciding on a Treatment Plan
- Your primary doctor will create a treatment plan based on your specific history and fertility workup.
- The most common types of fertility treatments are intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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4. Starting Treatment
4. Starting Treatment
- Creating a treatment schedule
- Ordering medications
- Scheduling appointments
- Managing your treatment cycle
- Making decisions about further treatment
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5. Early Pregnancy
5. Early Pregnancy
- Ultrasound and blood test to confirm viability of pregnancy
- At 8-9 weeks of pregnancy you “graduate” to your OB who will care for you until your delivery
Patient Stories
When considering your next step, it can be helpful to read first-hand accounts from others who have navigated this journey. Each of our patient success stories is significant to us. Read through them to learn more about the care we offer and the joy we aim to bring to all individuals and families.
Visit us in San Francisco
Academic standards. Pioneering research. Personalized care. Start your journey at the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health, located in Northern California's San Francisco Bay Area.