Support | Community | Affording Care
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
Struggling to build your family can leave you feeling isolated. We're here to remind you that no matter what stage of the journey you're in, there is a warm, welcoming community and an extensive network of resources ready to embrace and support you.
Illume Fertility Team | Fertility Treatment | IVF
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
Navigating in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can be daunting. IVF nurses act as a fertility patient's guide throughout their entire journey, providing critical education, emotional support, and clinical care to help patients achieve their ultimate goal: having a baby.
Male Infertility | IVF | Men's Health
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
After undergoing a procedure as a teen that would alter his family-building experience forever, Joe shares his journey through being diagnosed with male factor infertility, becoming a father, and why he's decided to be open about his story.
Unexplained Infertility | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing
By:
Spencer S. Richlin, MD
February 27th, 2025
Being told you have "unexplained infertility" can feel defeating. The good news? According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, 92% of couples with unexplained infertility who pursued fertility treatment ultimately had a child. So while this diagnosis may be frustrating, the odds are still in your favor that you'll become a parent!
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
February 27th, 2025
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 6 people globally are impacted by infertility. In the United States, that number increases to 1 in 5, and it's no secret that many people don't have access to the care or financial support they need to become a parent.
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
February 27th, 2025
What are the positive impacts of yoga for fertility and overall wellness? The founder of Fertile Yoga explores the benefits of fertility yoga, ways to modify yoga poses for your needs, yoga mistakes to avoid, and why she believes in the power of getting on the mat.
Infertility | Fertility Basics | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
When you enter the fertility world, you're forced to learn an entirely new language in order to understand your results, advocate for yourself, and communicate with your team. While it's an important part of the process, it can also feel daunting. Here's a crash course to help you feel more empowered.
Fertility Treatment | IVF | Egg Retrieval | Video
By:
Cynthia Murdock, MD
February 26th, 2025
You're finally ready to take the next big step on your IVF journey - egg retrieval and embryo creation. This is an exciting stage, but can also feel disheartening as you receive daily reports of your dwindling egg or embryo count. Is this normal? And what is the IVF attrition rate?