- You are comparing two or more clinics abroad and want a structured framework
- You are not sure which clinic answers are specific enough to act on
- You want to understand what is and is not included in a quote
- You are worried about paying a deposit before key terms are confirmed in writing
- You need a structured way to compare clinics beyond headline price and success rates
- You want to keep clinic answers in one place instead of scattered across emails
Comparing clinics is hard because the important details are not always obvious
Headline prices exclude more than they include
Most clinic quotes do not include recipient medication, embryo storage, future transfers, or common add-ons. Comparing two headline prices gives you a misleading picture of total cost.
Success rates use different metrics
A positive test rate, a clinical pregnancy rate, and a live birth rate per transfer are not the same figure. Without the definition, a percentage cannot be compared across clinics.
Donor matching models vary significantly
Some clinics assign a donor with minimal patient input. Others use a hybrid review or let patients choose. Country law sets the framework, but clinic practice often differs.
Eligibility rules are not always straightforward
Whether you can be treated depends on your age, relationship status, country law, and the clinic's own policy. These do not always align. Confirming eligibility before comparing anything else saves time.
Clinic answers can be vague or incomplete
Clinics with warm, fast responses do not always give the most specific answers. Non-specific quotes and "it depends" without follow-up create risk before a deposit is paid.
Refund and guarantee terms need to be reviewed in writing
What is refundable if you cancel, what happens if no viable embryos result, and whether any guarantee applies: these terms are worth confirming before any money changes hands.
What the toolkit includes
The toolkit is a spreadsheet with nine guided tabs, grouped around the way clinic comparison usually works: set up your shortlist, collect comparable clinic answers, then review what needs follow-up before you pay.
Set up your comparison
Start by narrowing the comparison to clinics that are actually worth reviewing in detail.
01
Start here
A short orientation that explains how to use the toolkit without turning clinic comparison into a complicated research project.
02
My clinic shortlist
A place to list the clinics you are considering and keep your comparison focused before you start asking detailed questions.
03
Before you compare
A basic fit check covering eligibility, age policy, donor framework, budget, visit requirements, and clinic communication before you spend time on detailed questions.
Collect and compare clinic answers
Use the same structure for every clinic so replies, quotes, and missing details are easier to compare.
04
Questions to ask
A structured question bank covering eligibility, donor matching, pricing, success rates, visit requirements, refund terms, and aftercare.
05
Quote comparison
A table to compare what each clinic includes, excludes, or leaves unclear, so quotes can be reviewed side by side.
06
Clinic response tracker
A tracker to record which clinics replied, what is missing, and what still needs follow-up before the next stage.
Review risks and decide what needs follow-up
Before paying a deposit, review where the comparison is still unclear and which clinics may need more written confirmation.
07
Red flags
A checklist to identify vague answers, missing written terms, unclear success-rate definitions, pressure to pay early, or incomplete quote details.
08
Comparison dashboard
A summary view that helps you see which clinics look strongest, which need follow-up, and which may not be a fit.
09
Evaluation framework
A plain-English framework explaining why each evaluation area matters, so you can interpret clinic answers rather than just record them.
Example questions the toolkit helps you ask
These are examples from the questions and red flags modules. Using the same questions across every clinic on your shortlist makes it easier to spot where answers differ and where they leave important points unclear.
Clinic comparison is most useful before any money changes hands. The toolkit is designed for the evaluation stage: after you have a shortlist, before you commit to a clinic.
A clinic that gives specific, written answers on eligibility, quote scope, success-rate definition, and what happens if a cycle fails is easier to evaluate than one that communicates warmly but leaves key details unclear.
What this helps you avoid
Comparing clinics that have not confirmed basic eligibility
The early fit check means you do not spend time on detailed questions for clinics that cannot treat you.
Treating headline prices as total costs
The quote comparison module is built to surface what is excluded so you can compare realistic totals, not package titles.
Accepting success rates without definitions
The questions module includes prompts specifically designed to get the metric, denominator, and data year behind any percentage a clinic quotes.
Paying a deposit before key terms are clear
The red flags module helps you identify when written terms are missing and when a response needs follow-up before committing.
Losing track of clinic replies across emails
The response tracker keeps clinic answers in one place so you can see what is complete, what is missing, and where to follow up.
Choosing based on the most reassuring answer rather than the most specific one
The comparison dashboard gives you a structured view across the same criteria, not just a sense of which clinic felt easiest to talk to.
Why Fertility Decision is building this
Fertility Decision is built around decision support, not clinic promotion. The goal is to help patients ask better questions, compare answers more clearly, and avoid making decisions based only on clinic marketing, headline prices, or isolated success-rate claims.
This toolkit does not recommend a specific clinic. It does not replace medical, legal, or financial advice. It helps organize the comparison process so clinic choices are based on specific answers, written terms, and clear trade-offs rather than whichever clinic communicates most confidently.
Join the waitlist
The toolkit is currently being finalized. Join the waitlist to be notified when early access opens, and to potentially test the first version before the public release.
Expected early-access price: €29 to €49.
- Notification when the toolkit is ready
- A lower launch price
- A chance to test the first version
- The option to give feedback before release
Common questions
Neither. Once released, it will be a downloadable spreadsheet you can work through at your own pace, in whatever order makes sense for where you are in your clinic comparison. There is no login, no subscription, and no app.
No. The tabs are designed to work together, but you can use some without completing others. If you already have a shortlist, you can go straight to the questions tab. If you mainly want to check red flags, you can use that tab without filling in the rest.
Yes, but the toolkit is most useful once you have a country shortlist or a few clinics in mind. If you are still deciding between countries, start with the countries comparison page or the country shortlist first, then use the toolkit when you are ready to compare clinic answers.
No. The toolkit helps you structure the comparison, ask consistent questions, and spot gaps or red flags in clinic responses. The decision remains yours. Fertility Decision does not recommend specific clinics, and this toolkit does not change that.
The toolkit is currently being finalized. If you join the waitlist, you will be notified when it is ready. Early-access users may be invited to test the first version and give feedback before the public release.