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Gynecologist

Gynecologist

When should you see a gynecologist?

How often should you go to the gynecologist?

Does it hurt?

How much does it cost to see a gynecologist?

What can a gynecologist find out?

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Contraception

What if I forget to take the pill?

Learn more about condoms!

Learn more about birth control pills!

Learn more about implants!

Are birth control pills dangerous for anyone?

What is important to consider when choosing a birth control pill?

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Ultrasound and pregnancy

Ultrasound and pregnancy

Can you go to a gynecologist when you are pregnant?

When can we see the gender of the fetus?

How early can a gynecologist see pregnancy?

When do you do an internal and when do you do an external ultrasound?

Do you offer 3D ultrasound?

Pregnancy

When will I know if I am pregnant after IVF treatment?

Can a blood test be unstable and still be pregnant?

How long does it normally take before I can expect to get pregnant?

Can I get a positive pregnancy test without being pregnant?

Nipt test

Can I have an ultrasound somewhere else and a blood test at your place? Or just have a blood test at your place?

What happens if there are normal findings?

What happens in the event of deviant findings?

Fertility check and treatment

Fertility check

Where do I go to get the blood tests I need to take?

How long does the fertility check take?

How much does the fertility check cost?

How long is the wait for the fertility check?

What will the doctor ask us during an infertility evaluation?

What tests will the doctor perform when investigating infertility?

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When and where to seek help?

Should we go to the doctor together?

Is there anyone who should seek help before a year has passed?

How long should we wait before seeking help for infertility?

Who can seek treatment?

My partner and I have children on our own, he was sterilized in a previous marriage. We now really want a child together. Is this something we can apply for?

What is your BMI limit?

Can you be treated if you are sterilized?

As a single woman, can I be offered assisted reproduction?

Can you apply if you already have children?

Who can actually seek assisted reproduction treatment?

What is a childcare certificate? 

Treatment

What is FER?

How many IVF treatments can I have?

How long does it take to thaw an embryo?

What is egg donation and is it legal in Norway?

Egg retrieval (OPU)

How many eggs are retrieved from the ovaries during IVF treatment?

How long does an egg retrieval take during IVF treatment?

Donor / donor sperm

Do you offer treatment with donor sperm?

Reset

Is it normal to have stomach pain after insertion?

Do you usually transfer one or two embryos?

How long do I have to rest after fertilised egg transfer?

When can I expect my first period after resetting, if the attempt is unsuccessful?

After treatment

When can I expect my first period after insertion, if the attempt is unsuccessful?

Why do I receive progesterone supplements after IVF treatment?

Facts about various topics

Age and menopause

Why does premature menopause occur?

Do you have a lower or upper age limit for assisted reproduction?

Will I go into menopause earlier after IVF treatment?

What is meant by premature menopause?

Do women's chances of getting pregnant decrease with increasing age?

Children after sterilization

How can I get pregnant after sterilization?

Where can I take a semen sample after I have been sterilized?

Can I have children with a sterilized man?

Side effects and risks

Is there an increased risk of multiple pregnancy after IVF treatment?

Is there an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy with IVF?

Is there an increased risk of malformations in children born after IVF treatment?

Fertility

Do men become less fertile with age?

Does stress lead to reduced fertility?

Am I less fertile because of a retroverted uterus?

Does previous use of birth control pills lead to reduced fertility?

Practical conditions

Prices and payment

Why is the bill not itemized? The donor bill in particular is incomprehensible.

How much does it cost to take a blood test?

How much do medications cost for assisted reproduction?

Do you get reimbursement for treatment or medication?

How much does an appointment with a gynecologist or ultrasound cost?

How much does IVF cost?

Collaborators (doctors)

Which doctors do you collaborate with?