Start with SART
The very first thing you should do when evaluating a clinic is verify that it is a member of SART.
Transcript
The very first thing you should do when evaluating a clinic is verify that it is a member of SART.
What is SART and why should you start with SART when choosing a fertility clinic? SART or the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology is a non-profit association that provides oversight for ART clinics. So that patients like you can be assured that you're getting the highest quality of care.
What do we mean by Start with SART? We mean that the very first thing that you should look for when choosing a fertility clinic is that the clinic is a current SART member. Here's why:
SART member clinics must conform to industry practice and ethics standards which are developed and adopted by SART and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Committing to these standards means that you will be treated fairly and that the methods of your treatment are shaped by widely accepted research. SART clinic leaders are required to maintain an ASRM membership so that they stay up-to-date on the latest practice and ethics guidelines. Being a SART member also requires that a clinic's lab is accredited by a regulating agency to ensure that the lab facilities are complying with all federal standards and regulations.
Embryos are precious and you want to be sure that they're being handled and stored safely. SART also monitors its member clinics to ensure that they are providing the highest quality of care. SART member clinics are directed by board-certified reproductive endocrinologists who have specialized training in the field of infertility. SART makes sure that clinics are accurately reporting outcomes and makes that data available on SART.org so that you can make an informed choice on where to seek care. Speaking of decisions and informed data, SART monitors its member clinics' marketing to make sure that they are using honest and transparent advertising methods. You're making an important investment and you should be able to trust that a clinic's success claims are reliable.
There are so many important decisions to make on your family building or fertility preservation journey but when choosing a fertility clinic the first step is a no-brainer. Check to see that the clinic is a member of SART to ensure that you're on the road to the highest standards of care and the family you've always dreamed of.
Videos
Resources For You
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
ASRM Releases Congressional Scorecard
Discover ASRM's first Congressional scorecard, detailing positions of the 118th Congress on key reproductive legislation to guide ASRM members in elections.
View the Press ReleaseFertility Care Gets Important Win in California
ASRM celebrates California's SB 729, expanding IVF coverage for same-sex couples and singles, advancing equitable fertility care access.
View the Press ReleaseNation’s Leading Professional Group for Fertility Care Professionals Calls for Passage of Right to IVF Act
ASRM applauds Majority Leader Schumer’s decision to seek reconsideration of the Right to IVF Act.
View the Press ReleaseSART Fertility Experts - Vanquishing Multiples
Learn how a variety of factors such as geography, race, and the availability of comprehensive infertility mandates affect access to effective infertility treatment. Listen to the EpisodeTrump Calls for IVF Coverage, California Legislature Sends IVF Mandate Bill to Governor
The California General Assembly approved a bill mandating most private health insurance plans to provide coverage for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
View the Press ReleaseAdvocacy in Action
Join the ASRM Advocacy in Action campaign by making a tax-deductible charitable gift Be part of Advocacy in ActionGet Vot-ER Ready This National Patient Advocacy Day!
Celebrate National Patient Advocacy Day by boosting civic engagement! Order your free Vot-ER badge to help patients register to vote and promote healthy communities.
View the Press ReleaseSART Fertility Experts - Global Access to IVF and the Status of Women
Around the world, there are vast differences in the number of IVF cycles performed per capita. Learn why these differences exist. Listen to the EpisodeASRM marks World IVF Day by doing what we do best – advocating for access to reproductive health care by calling for a House floor vote on the Right to IVF Act
ASRM observed World IVF Day, the day marking the birth of the world’s first IVF baby in 1978, by continuing its advocacy for improvements in IVF policy.
View the Press ReleaseOrder your FREE Vot-ER badge to encourage your friends to vote!
ASRM) is pleased to announce our partnership with Vot-ER, a grassroots organization dedicated to driving civic engagement among healthcare professionals.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Responds to Senate Vote on IVF Bill
ASRM is disappointed that a filibuster prevented the passage of the Right to IVF Act.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Calls for Passage of Family Building Bill
It would increase access to IVF treatments for all Americans, including active-duty service members, veterans, and federal employees.
View the Press ReleaseASRM publishes IVF one-pagers for media use
The documents lay out the clinical IVF process, summarize oversight of IVF in the U.S., and explain how lawmakers can support access to IVF.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Reacts to Cruz/Britt OPED
We are pleased to see Senators Cruz and Britt express their interest in protecting access to IVF.
View the Press ReleaseSART Fertility Experts - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Implantation Failure
"I can get pregnant, but I can't stay pregnant," is echoed by patients with recurrent pregnancy loss. Listen to the EpisodeSART Fertility Experts - Navigating IVF as a Couple
Mary Casey Jacob, PhD is interviewed by Dr. Daniel Grow, and together they explore the emotional and practical support that couples need. Listen to the EpisodeFertility Rights and Responsibilities
Can a fertility program or clinic deny treatment to patient(s) if there is concern about the ability to care for the child(ren)? Yes. Fertility programs can withhold services if there are signs that patients will not be able to care for child(ren). View this Fact SheetSide effects of injectable fertility drugs (gonadotropins)
Gonadotropins are fertility medications given by injection that contain follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) alone or combined with luteinizing hormone (LH). View the fact sheetWhat do I need to know about conceiving after surgery on my Fallopian tubes?
Fallopian tubes connect the ovary (where the eggs are stored and grow) to the uterus (womb), where the fertilized egg develops into a baby (fetus). View the fact sheetHydrosalpinx
The fallopian tubes are attached to the uterus (womb) on the left and right sides. View the Fact SheetIn vitro fertilization (IVF): what are the risks?
IVF is a method of assisted reproduction in which a man’s sperm and a woman’s eggs are combined outside of the body in a laboratory dish. View the fact sheetWhat is In Vitro Maturation (IVM)?
In vitro maturation (IVM) is when a woman’s eggs are collected and matured outside the body. This is done as part of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. View the fact sheetSART Fertility Experts - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Candace discusses her experience with infertility, IVF, multiple pregnancy losses and ultimately a successful delivery with Dr. Julia Woodward.Listen to the Episode