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

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!

Advocacy | Community

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.

Wellness | Mental Health

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?