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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 serves as Content Marketing Manager at Illume Fertility, translating medical complexity into patient clarity. With a background in healthcare marketing and personal understanding of the fertility journey, she develops resources that break down barriers to understanding and help patients move forward with confidence.

Male Infertility | Fertility Preservation | Fertility Testing

By: Sierra Dehmler
January 13th, 2025

Preserving fertility is an empowering option for individuals who want to safeguard their ability to start a family in the future. Whether you're planning ahead for medical or age-related reasons or have other concerns, finding the right fertility clinic is an essential first step.

Fertility | Infertility Awareness | Fertility Treatment

By: Sierra Dehmler
January 9th, 2025

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.

Wellness | Fertility Treatment | Mental Health

By: Sierra Dehmler
January 6th, 2025

A fertility clinic's success rates, providers, and treatment options are all critical considerations, but one aspect many overlook is support services. Here's what to know about holistic fertility care and how it can improve your fertility journey.

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.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | Donor Conception | 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

Last updated August 8, 2025 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.

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.