You’ve been trying to conceive with no success and you know it’s time to see a specialist. You researched your options. You called the office. You’re on the books. Now, what?

To make the most of your new patient appointment, not only do you need to complete your patient portal, but you need to come armed and ready to ask some questions, says Dr. Satin Patel, a reproductive expert with Fertility Specialists of Texas.

Your physician is focused on pulling as much info from you as possible about your past medical history, symptoms, etc. to help determine what’s preventing pregnancy. Dr. Patel shares the top five questions you should always ask in return.