Health talks can educate patients about the causes of infertility, the importance of men attending infertility consultations, the menstrual cycle, and the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of STIs. From their start in Mumbai, infertility services were extended to New Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad. Today almost all FPAI clinics provide infertility services. When an infertile couple first registers, they are taught about the process of conception, how to detect ovulation, and possible fertile days so that they can improve their chances of conceiving by timing intercourse. The medical officer also explains the need for various diagnostic tests and, in later visits, informs the couple about the outcome of the investigation and their treatment options.
Counseling is an integral component of every visit the couple makes to the clinic.
FPAI medical officers are specially trained to evaluate and treat infertile couples. They attend orientation courses and training programs at the national and local level. They follow FPAI guidelines to ensure that each couple is systematically and thoroughly evaluated. Because most clinics have very basic laboratory services, medical officers usually refer infertility clients to government and private laboratories for diagnostic tests. FPAI has negotiated discounted fees with these laboratories for couples they refer.