Patient Information
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Getting Started
Interested in fertility treatment but not sure where to start? Learn more about initial steps and what to expect.
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Financing Your Treatment
Learn your options for covering the expense of fertility treatments and how we help.
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Genetic Counseling Services
The Fertility Center collaborates with our partners at the Genetic Counseling Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Center to help our patients understand risks with current and future pregnancies.
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Prepare for a Procedure
Find guidelines on how to prepare for your specific procedure, as outlined by our fertility specialists.
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Support Groups and Helpful Links
Familiarize yourself with local and national support groups and other resources around infertility.
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Location Information
Learn more about where we are, telehealth options and our available facilities.
Getting Started
Request an Appointment
The Johns Hopkins Fertility Center offers full-spectrum reproductive endocrinology and fertility services to anyone seeking help with planning a pregnancy, infertility, fertility preservation or family-building services. Initial consultations are available in-person and via telehealth.
Request an Appointment at: 410-847-3835 or fill out our Online Form
Initial Consultations
At your initial consultation, you will meet with one of our fertility specialists to review your medical history and discuss your testing and/or treatment goals. After the initial consultation, you (and your partner, if applicable) will undergo diagnostic evaluation. Once the testing is completed, we will review the results and develop the most appropriate individualized treatment plan for you.
Financial Assistance
The center offers discounted package pricing and has financial counselors on staff to help patients navigate insurance. See more on financial counseling below.
Financing Your Treatment
The Johns Hopkins Fertility Center participates with most major insurance plans but insurance benefits vary with each individual policy and insurance carrier. You should contact your insurance company to determine your individual policy coverage. Our financial counselors are available to help you understand your benefits and your financial obligation.
Contact a Financial Counselor at 410-583-2825 or via MyChart.
Prior to Your Appointment
Before making an appointment for your initial consultation, please contact your insurance carrier to determine whether or not your plan offers you infertility benefits. Most insurances cover the initial consultation but potential patients who have Medicaid, medical assistance, or a managed care organization, for example, often find their plans do not cover infertility services.
Insurance Authorization
Most insurance requires preauthorization for intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization. Some diagnostic procedures may also require authorization. After you and your doctor have decided on a treatment plan, it is important that you contact our financial counselors to obtain any authorizations needed and understand your financial responsibility before proceeding with testing or treatment.
Package Pricing and Payments
The center offers discounted package pricing and has financial counselors on staff to help patients navigate insurance. ***Payments for fertility services not covered by insurance will be due in advance of treatment.***
Prepare for a Procedure or Evaluation
Preparing for a procedure can be a confusing and anxiety-provoking experience. To help simplify this process, our expert physicians and staff have gathered a list of common procedures and provided the recommended preparations for each.
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The following procedure is typically performed during the first half of your menstrual cycle (after your period ends, but before ovulation). Some patients experience cramping or discomfort during this procedure. You may take acetaminophen or ibuprofen prior to the procedure to manage this discomfort. Please tell the provider if you have had a recent gynecological infection or if you have any allergies.
Saline Infusion Ultrasound (SIS) is a special type of ultrasound procedure. Sterile fluid is used to help visualize the inside portion of the uterus, known as the uterine cavity. During this procedure, your provider can evaluate your uterine cavity for the presence of fibroids, polyps, scar tissue or other structural uterine abnormalities that may impact your ability to become pregnant or carry the pregnancy. We can also determine whether or not your fallopian tubes are open or blocked. The test is performed at the Fertility Center (10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I, Suite 403).
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The following procedure is typically performed during the first half of your menstrual cycle (after your period ends, but before ovulation). Some patients experience cramping or discomfort during this procedure. You may take acetaminophen or ibuprofen prior to the procedure to manage this discomfort. Please tell the provider if you have had a recent gynecological infection or if you have any allergies.
An HSG is a radiographic evaluation of the uterine cavity and the fallopian tubes. An iodine contrast dye is used, unless you are allergic to iodine or contrast (if so, please let us know at the time of scheduling the procedure). The test is performed at the Levi Watkins, Jr, MD, Outpatient Center, in the radiology department (601 N. Caroline St., fourth floor).
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The following procedure is typically performed during the first half of your menstrual cycle (after your period ends, but before ovulation). Some patients experience cramping or discomfort during this procedure. You may take acetaminophen or ibuprofen prior to the procedure to manage this discomfort. Please tell the provider if you have had a recent gynecological infection or if you have any allergies.
An endometrial biopsy is a procedure to obtain a sample of the inner lining of your uterus, which is then sent to the pathologist for examination. The test is performed at the Fertility Center (10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I, Suite 403).
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A semen analysis enables the physician to know the volume of semen, as well as the count, motility (activity) and shape (normal or abnormal) of sperm. You must have a two- to five-day interval of abstinence before the collection. The andrology lab has collection rooms available on-site. We prefer on-site collection, as this will provide the best results. You will need to call ahead to schedule the appointment, and your physician will need to place an order in advance.
Support Groups and Helpful Links
Find local and national resources below:
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- Johns Hopkins Fertility Preservation and Innovation Center
- Johns Hopkins Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Group
- Johns Hopkins International
- Johns Hopkins Maternity/Childbirth Services
- Johns Hopkins Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Johns Hopkins Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Center
- Johns Hopkins Maternal-Fetal Medicine - High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Obstetric Ultrasound Services
- John Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy
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