infertility

All too often, a couple is hesitant to seek help for infertility simply because of the high price tag that accompanies it.  I, and almost every other woman in the country, can understand that all too well.  Very few insurance companies have a limitless supply of funds to cover infertility, and most will cover diagnostic testing but not fertility treatment.  Even then, you’re still left to pay the co-pay’s and deductibles that come with such coverage.

One possible solution to getting fertility treatments without having to sacrifice your savings and retirement accounts could be to consider volunteering for a clinical trial.  Of course, you would still have to qualify for the study and it would near to be in an area near you unless you can afford to travel for an extensive amount of time.  But, if you qualify and are close, you could receive top-notch fertility care at no expense!

Okay, you’re thinking, it sounds good.  The only problem is, how do you find out about these studies to see if you qualify.  It’s simple.  Two very good places to look online are ClinicalTrials.gov and CenterWatch.com .  Simply enter the keyword, “infertility” in the search box and you’ll have results in a few seconds.  Use the advance search buttons to narrow down the results if you need to.

Participating in clinical trials isn’t for everyone.  Some people would rather live child-free, or be content with the children they have, than to volunteer for something of this nature.  However, just because it isn’t for everyone, doesn’t mean it isn’t for you.  Think about it.  Talk to your partner.  If you feel the matter is worth investigating, do a few searches and see what you find.  You never know — you might just get a baby out of the deal!

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