Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing
By:
Marianne Rivera, Medical Assistant
February 2nd, 2024
When you are trying to conceive with the help of a fertility specialist, your doctor needs to closely track your body's response to any medications. Regular check-ins, often referred to as "morning monitoring" appointments, help track your progress.
IVF | Advocacy | Affording Treatment
By:
Sierra Dehmler
January 15th, 2024
Even with 1 in 6 couples facing infertility, many insurance providers exclude or limit coverage for this treatable condition - meaning many people don't even get the chance to start their family. Organizations like the Nest Egg Foundation are stepping up to help.
Fertility Treatment | Advocacy | Choosing a Clinic
By:
Spencer S. Richlin, MD
January 8th, 2024
How do I choose the best fertility clinic for me? Which factors should I pay attention to as I evaluate my options? Here are the most important aspects of a fertility practice and how they relate to your journey to parenthood.
Wellness | Support | Fertility Treatment
By:
Sierra Dehmler
December 31st, 2023
After you come to terms with the fact that the path to parenthood is going to be more complex, you’re faced with another challenge – absorbing lots of new information and working with a team of people to help make your dream come true. Learn how Illume's unique approach to patient care helps you achieve your goals with layered support.
HSG | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing
By:
Chloe Nunez, Medical Assistant
December 17th, 2023
For those struggling to conceive, fertility testing is an essential first step of the process. A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is one of the diagnostic procedures that helps evaluate the uterus and fallopian tubes for any abnormalities that might impede conception.
Pregnancy Loss | IVF | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
December 14th, 2023
From the beginning, Deanna and Justin knew they wanted to build a family together - but life had other plans. This is their story of heartbreak, hope, and how their perseverance led to their dreams finally coming true.
By:
Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
December 11th, 2023
In vitro fertilization (IVF) may be the most well-known fertility treatment method, but it's not your only option. Depending on your situation, you may want to consider other family-building pathways, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI).
By:
Jennifer Walsh, RDN
December 8th, 2023
What is intuitive eating? And how can this non-diet approach to nutrition be beneficial for those struggling with fertility? A registered dietitian nutritionist shares her expertise.