Male Infertility | Men's Health | Fertility Testing
By:
Spencer S. Richlin, MD
June 28th, 2023
With home fertility testing kits becoming increasingly popular, it is important to understand their benefits and limitations. Here's when to opt for an at-home sperm test and when you should reach out to a fertility expert for a full semen analysis.
Fertility Treatment | IVF | Egg Retrieval | Embryo Transfer | Fertility Surgeries
By:
Brigitte Alicea, RN
June 28th, 2023
Fertility treatments are considered very safe, but all medical procedures carry some risk of potential side effects. With in vitro fertilization (IVF), each stage of the process can bring on a unique set of symptoms. Here's what IVF side effects you can expect throughout your journey.
Fertility Treatment | Mental Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
June 23rd, 2023
Why don’t we talk about sex when we talk about fertility? Despite the very personal nature of fertility treatment, the sex life of a couple navigating infertility often becomes a low priority. Let's talk about why this happens and some easy ways to reconnect with your partner.
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
May 24th, 2023
While you're trying to grow your family through IVF, you will have to make a temporary decision about what to do with future excess embryos. When you're still riding the emotional roller coaster of infertility, this may feel ridiculous. It’s almost inconceivable (pardon the pun) to think you will ever finish building your family and end up with more embryos than you need.
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 23rd, 2023
We are happy to announce that six Illume Fertility physicians have received 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doc honors for yet another year! Only the top seven percent of doctors in the United States receive this prestigious award, and honorees are rigorously selected from over 900,000 practicing physicians in the country.
PCOS | IUI | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 18th, 2023
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby...right? Well, not always! Most people expect that when they're ready to have their first child, they will be able to conceive relatively easily. But what happens when a PCOS diagnosis complicates that journey?
By:
Sierra Dehmler
May 2nd, 2023
According to newly released data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 6 people globally now experience infertility, meaning millions of individuals and couples all over the world are struggling to grow their families. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, seven Illume Fertility patients opened up to share their own stories.
Infertility Awareness | Fertility Treatment | Patient Stories
By:
Alexander Kucherov, MD, FACOG
April 28th, 2023
As a fertility specialist, I never expected to encounter my own roadblocks when my wife and I decided to grow our family. While it wasn't an easy journey, it allowed me to gain a new perspective on infertility that has given me even more compassion for my patients.