How GPT is Transforming Fertility Care

How ChatGPT is Shaping Clinic Efficiency and Patient Experiences

By Dr (Med) Michael McCarthy

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we manage fertility care. Among the most powerful tools in this space is GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) — the AI behind ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. From reducing paperwork to creating better patient education, GPT is already working behind the scenes in modern clinics. But what does this mean in real terms? Here’s how GPT technology can power fertility services — with realistic examples to show how it's already helping and how exactly can you use it.

1. Clinical Notes and Documentation

2. Drafting Clinical Protocols and SOPs

3. Real-Time Patient Education

4. Staff Training and Knowledge Testing

5. Research and Insight Support

📄 1. Automated Clinical Documentation

GPT can take clinical shorthand or EMR data and produce professional consultation notes or referral letters.

Clinician Input: “38y/o, DOR, AMH 0.4, started antagonist protocol, 4 follicles, trigger on Day 9.”

GPT Output: “Ms. A is a 38-year-old woman with diminished ovarian reserve (AMH 0.4 ng/mL), undergoing her first IVF cycle on a GnRH antagonist protocol. She had 4 developing follicles and was triggered on stimulation Day 9. She tolerated the cycle well, and oocyte retrieval is planned 34-36 hours post-trigger.”

Outcome: Saves time, improves consistency, and enhances communication with referring doctors.

What is a PROMPT? see below…

🧪 2. SOP and Protocol Drafting

Need to update your Embryo Transfer Protocol or create a new SOP for Oocyte Vitrification? GPT can generate structured drafts based on international guidelines (e.g., ESHRE, ASRM) — which your team can then review and refine.

Prompt: “Draft a protocol for Day 3 embryo transfer based on ESHRE recommendations.”
Output Highlights:

• Patient preparation checklist

• Transfer technique (catheter loading, aseptic precautions)

• Luteal support recommendations

• Post-transfer instructions

Outcome: Reduces drafting time and keeps protocols aligned with best practice.

📚 3. Patient Education Tailored to Your Setting

GPT can create leaflets, FAQs, or explainers for your patients in plain language — and even translate them into local languages.

Topic: “Understanding AMH Levels”
GPT Leaflet Snippet: “AMH stands for Anti-Müllerian Hormone. It tells us about your egg reserve — how many potential eggs are left in your ovaries. A low AMH doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant, but it may affect how you respond to fertility treatment.”

Outcome: Improved patient understanding, trust, and satisfaction.

👩‍4. Staff Training & Onboarding

GPT helps you quickly create quizzes, SOP summaries, and checklists for new nurses, embryologists, or junior doctors.

Example:
Prompt: “Create 5 quiz questions on IVF stimulation protocols.”
Output:

1. What is the usual starting dose range for FSH in IVF cycles?

2. When is a GnRH antagonist typically added in a flexible protocol?

3. What is the role of LH supplementation in poor responders?

4. How do you monitor ovarian response during stimulation?

5. What are signs of OHSS?

Outcome: Ready-made, customized learning content for internal CME or onboarding.

📊 5. Research and Insight Support

Need a literature summary for your journal club or a grant abstract? GPT can help summarize the latest research, organize ideas, or draft technical content.

Prompt: “Summarize recent evidence on AI in embryo selection.”
GPT Summary Excerpt:

“AI tools using time-lapse imaging and deep learning, such as iDAScore and Life Whisperer, have shown promise in improving implantation prediction. Studies suggest a reduction in subjectivity in embryo grading and improved single embryo transfer outcomes.”

Outcome: Saves hours of prep and supports evidence-based discussions.

🛠️ How to Use ChatGPT in Daily Clinical Practice

You can use a range of free services with restricted capabilities. There are also paid premium and super premium options available, which offer significantly more functionality. Nevertheless, you don't need to be a technical expert. Simply follow these instructions: Simply follow these instructions:

1. Open ChatGPT in a Side Window

• Go to https://chat.openai.com to sign up for a free version

• Log in with a free or Pro account

• Open your EHR or EMR on one side of your screen, and ChatGPT on the other

• Copy-paste key data from the patient record or your notes into ChatGPT

• Retreive and review the AI response, copy and paste into your EMR

• Edit to reflect the reality

2. Use Microsoft Copilot (ChatGPT Inside Word, Outlook, etc.)

If your hospital or clinic uses Microsoft 365, you already have GPT built in.

✅ Open Microsoft Word /Outlook /PowerPoint:

• Click the Copilot icon (usually on the top right)

• Type: “Summarize this patient’s fertility history” or “Draft a patient leaflet on frozen embryo transfer.”

• Ask: “Create 3-slide summary on AI in IVF for doctors” — it auto-generates a professional deck.

🧾 What Are Prompts — Fertility clinic Focused Prompt Examples

In order to get the kind of responses you desire to have, you need to use prompts. A prompt is the instruction or question you type into an AI to tell it what you want it to do. Think of it like talking to a very smart assistant — the clearer your instruction, the better the result. Prompts can be short or detailed, and they can be written in natural language — no coding needed.

In fertility clinics, prompts can help you:

• Create fast, clear documentation

• Translate medical jargon into patient-friendly explanations

• Draft internal SOPs and clinical guidelines

• Design training tools for nurses and staff

• Prepare consent documents or Q&A sheets

• Brainstorm educational materials in seconds

Here’s how different types of prompts produce targeted, useful outputs. These are real examples you can copy and try.

📄 Clinical Notes

Prompt: “Summarize: 36F, AMH 1.1, FSH 8, started antagonist protocol, triggered Day 9, 7 oocytes retrieved, 4 mature, ICSI done.”

Output: "Patient is a 36-year-old with low-normal ovarian reserve (AMH 1.1 ng/mL) who underwent ovarian stimulation using an antagonist protocol. Seven oocytes were retrieved, with four mature oocytes undergoing ICSI. Awaiting fertilization results."

Use it for: EMR entries, Referrals and Surgical logbooks

📘 Patient Education

Prompt: “Create a one-page leaflet explaining ICSI in plain English for patients starting IVF.”

Output (excerpt): "ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is a type of IVF where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg. It’s often used when sperm count or motility is low. This helps improve the chance of fertilization..."

Use it for: Patient leaflets and handouts, Waiting room materials and Website content

🧪 Protocol Drafting

Prompt: “Draft a Day 2–Day 5 embryo transfer protocol, including patient prep, procedure, luteal support, and post-transfer care.”

Output: Step-by-step outline covering sterile precautions, ultrasound guidance, progesterone dosing, and post-transfer instructions such as activity restrictions and when to test for pregnancy.

Use it for: Internal SOPs, Training manuals and Quick reference guides for staff

🧠 Staff Training

Prompt: “Make a 5-question quiz on OHSS prevention and monitoring in IVF patients.”

Output:

1. What are the early signs of OHSS?

2. Which hormone is most implicated in OHSS development?

3. Name one strategy for reducing OHSS risk during stimulation.

4. How is mild OHSS managed in outpatient care?

5. What lab finding may indicate severe OHSS?

Use it for: CME content, Team huddles and Preceptor evaluations

🧑‍⚕️ Consent Form Support

Prompt: “Generate a consent form explanation for egg freezing that covers risks, success rates, and storage rules in Ghana.”

Output (excerpt): "Egg freezing involves stimulating the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, which are retrieved and frozen for future use. Risks include ovarian hyperstimulation, procedural discomfort, and the possibility that not all eggs survive thawing. Current regulations in Ghana allow storage for up to 10 years, with renewal options..."

Use it for: Pre-procedure counseling, Updating informed consent documents and Staff communication tools

🎯 Pro tip: The more specific your prompt, the better your output. You can include patient age, diagnosis, country regulations, medication protocols, or desired format (bullet points, paragraph, checklist, etc.).

✅ Conclusion: A Fertility Assistant That Never Sleeps

From answering anxious midnight questions to drafting your next SOP or training your staff, GPT is already changing the way we deliver reproductive care. And this is just the beginning.

✨ Tips for Success

• Always review GPT outputs before sharing with patients or adding to medical records.

• Use bullet points in your prompt if you want bulleted output.

• GPT can translate into French, Twi, Hausa, etc., for multilingual clinics.

• Try a paid version also!

🧭 Final Thoughts - Clinical Oversight Is Key

With tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, AI can be your silent assistant — improving accuracy, patient understanding, documentation, and your clinic’s efficiency. It won’t replace the human touch, but it will absolutely enhance your practice. Remember that while GPT is powerful, it’s not a replacement for clinical judgment. Every generated output must be reviewed by qualified professionals — especially when it comes to diagnosis, prescriptions, or procedures.

Note: Much of this text (and images) were generated by AI using OpenAI's ChatGPT, guided by the appropriate prompts, and later refined and edited in Zoho Writer.

By Dr (Med) Michael McCarthy