IVF is expensive, emotional and hard to judge from the outside. That gap is exactly what a dishonest clinic exploits. Over forty years I have watched too many couples pushed into costly treatment they did not need, or blamed for a failure that was never their fault. You cannot fix the system on your own, but you can protect yourself. These pieces show you the common tricks and the questions that put you back in control.
Start by learning how a normal test gets twisted into a reason to sell you IVF.
The semen analysis scam
Many labs label almost every sample abnormal, because an abnormal report means more business. Here is how to tell a real result from a manufactured one.
The donor egg scam
Deceptive practices around donor eggs cost couples money and trust. Know what an honest programme looks like before you pay.
The embryo photos scam
Pretty embryo pictures are easy to fake. Learn how to check that the photos you are shown are really yours.
When clinics blame patients for IVF failure
A failed cycle is often blamed on the patient to hide a weak lab or a poor protocol. See how this sleight of hand works.
Why IVF clinics get away with cheating patients
The deeper reason nothing changes, and what has to shift for patients to get a fair deal.
How to find a good clinic
Knowing the tricks is half the job. The other half is finding a clinic you can trust. These help you choose well.
The smartest way to find a good IVF clinic
Start by ruling out the bad clinics. The good ones are what remain.
The three signs of a bad IVF clinic
Three warning signs that should make you walk away.
How to tell if a clinic in your city is really good
A practical way to judge a clinic before you commit.
The 3 mistakes patients make when choosing a clinic
The common mistakes that lead couples to the wrong clinic.
The overtesting and overtreating racket
How unnecessary tests and treatments pad your bill.