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Fertility Blog by Illume Fertility

Everything you need to know about reproductive health, fertility testing, fertility treatment (like IUI and IVF) and how to navigate fertility challenges.

Sierra Dehmler

Sierra Dehmler is Illume Fertility’s Content Marketing Manager - and also a fertility patient herself. Combining empathy gained on her personal journey with her professional experience in marketing and content creation, she aims to empower and support other fertility patients by demystifying the fertility treatment process.

Cancer | Advocacy | Community

By: Sierra Dehmler
November 7th, 2024

Pie: Good. Pie for charity? Delicious! Learn how Illume Fertility's Dr. Ilana Ressler is helping raise awareness for breast and ovarian cancer while supporting the Westchester, NY community this upcoming holiday season.

Family Building | Advocacy | Community

By: Sierra Dehmler
November 7th, 2024

Fertility podcasts are an amazing way to explore different perspectives, hear others' stories, and learn new things, but they can also help alleviate anxiety and provide comfort and community to those struggling to grow their families.

Infertility Coverage | Affording Treatment

By: Sierra Dehmler
November 4th, 2024

Understanding which fertility benefits your insurance provider offers (if any) can be a daunting process. Even when your fertility clinic verifies coverage, it's important to call your insurance company to confirm all the details and ask any additional questions you may have.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | IUI | Sperm Donor | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 31st, 2024

When you're told that the baby you've been dreaming of has genetic abnormalities incompatible with life, what are your options? In this story, Maureen and Melissa open up about their experience terminating a much-wanted pregnancy for medical reasons, the ways they healed together, and how they moved forward.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | IVF | Choosing a Clinic

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 22nd, 2024

The process of expanding your family through surrogacy can be complex and overwhelming, with many layers of medical, legal, financial, and logistical challenges to navigate. Learn why it's so helpful to work with both a fertility clinic and a surrogacy agency, how they differ, and ways to find the perfect match of professionals for your personal journey.

Male Infertility | Donor Conception | IVF | Sperm Donor | Patient Stories | Genetics | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 7th, 2024

Three years. Extensive testing. Genetic complications. Multiple fertility clinics. Six embryo transfers. Five losses. One perfect baby girl. In this story, new parents Jennifer and Alex open up about their path to parenthood and the joy they've found on the "other side" of infertility.

Fertility | Infertility Awareness | Fertility Treatment

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 7th, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed about your fertility treatment options? Not sure where to even begin? This free quiz takes only a few minutes to complete and provides personalized insights into your reproductive health, empowering you to make informed decisions about your future.

Male Infertility | IVF | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 7th, 2024

While some couples get "lucky," conceiving with minimal medical intervention, others have a more complex journey. After many difficult years of infertility and pregnancy losses, Alyson shares how she and her husband Jared finally found their path to parenthood.