What should I expect at a first RRM consult?
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Your first RRM consult includes comprehensive history intake for both partners, an introduction to fertility charting, development of a targeted diagnostic plan, and collaborative goal-setting for your reproductive health journey.
Comprehensive History and Assessment
The consultation begins with detailed intake for both partners. Your RRM clinician reviews medical history, current symptoms, previous testing, and any treatments you've tried. This couple-centered approach recognizes that reproductive health involves both partners, even when one partner's symptoms seem more obvious.
Symptom mapping is a key component. Rather than dismissing symptoms as "normal" or unrelated, your clinician connects patterns between menstrual irregularities, pain, digestive issues, skin changes, and other signs your body may be giving you. This creates a fuller picture of your reproductive health status.
Introduction to Body Literacy
You'll receive an introduction to fertility charting and cycle tracking. This isn't just about timing intercourse. Charting helps you understand your body's signals and provides objective data for your care team. Your clinician explains what to observe and how this information guides treatment decisions.
Diagnostic Planning
Based on your history and symptoms, your clinician develops a targeted plan for labs and imaging. This might include hormone panels timed to specific cycle phases, inflammatory markers, metabolic assessments, or specialized imaging to evaluate structural concerns.
- RRM protocol blocks address specific diagnostic categories based on individual presentation
- Cycle-timed testing provides more accurate hormonal assessment than random timing
- Comprehensive male evaluation is standard, not optional
Collaborative Goal-Setting
Your first visit establishes shared goals through informed consent discussions. Your clinician explains what RRM can and cannot address, realistic timelines for different interventions, and how your specific situation influences treatment approach. This transparency helps you make informed decisions about your care.
Referral pathways are discussed when relevant. This might include referral to an RRM educator for intensive charting support, to a surgeon trained in excisional techniques for endometriosis, or to specialized andrology for male factor evaluation.
The first RRM consult establishes a foundation for cause-based reproductive medicine through comprehensive assessment, education in body literacy, and collaborative treatment planning for both partners.
This information is educational and not a substitute for individualized medical care. Consult your RRM clinician or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.