News | Fertility Treatment | IVF | Reproductive Health | Advocacy
By:
Cynthia Murdock, MD
November 6th, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade directly impacted access to abortion care, but has also had concerning implications for IVF. Even states with stronger protections for reproductive healthcare have felt the ripple effects of this decision, including an increased demand for IVF treatment and legal uncertainty for providers.
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
November 6th, 2024
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.
Infertility Coverage | Affording Treatment
By:
Sierra Dehmler
November 4th, 2024
Understanding which fertility benefits your insurance provider offers (if any) can be a daunting process. Even when your fertility clinic verifies coverage, it's important to call your insurance company to confirm all the details and ask any additional questions you may have.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | 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.
Cancer | Fertility Preservation
By:
Dr. Laura Meyer
October 28th, 2024
Up to 40% of people will at some point receive a cancer diagnosis, and we can all see and feel its effects in our families and across our communities. When you're facing cancer but still dream of having children in the future, what are your options? Let's explore them together.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | IVF | Choosing a Clinic
By:
Sierra Dehmler
October 22nd, 2024
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.
By:
Mark Leondires, MD
October 21st, 2024
Selecting a surrogacy agency is one of the most important steps on your family-building journey, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming parts of the process. In this guide, a surrogacy expert (and father through surrogacy himself) shares how to compare surrogacy agencies and find the best one for you.
Infertility Awareness | Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Joshua Hurwitz, MD
October 18th, 2024
With around 25% of recognized pregnancies ending in loss, miscarriages are much more common than you might think. But what causes some people to experience repeated pregnancy losses? And what are the most common causes of recurrent miscarriage?