Fertility Blog

Three years. Extensive testing. Genetic complications. Multiple fertility clinics. Six embryo transfers. Five losses. One perfect baby girl. In this story, new parents Jennifer and Alex open up about their path to parenthood and the joy they've found on the "other side" of infertility.

Choosing a sperm donor can be an emotional and daunting task, regardless of the circumstances that brought you to this point. In this guide, we'll provide expert insights on where to begin your search, how many vials of sperm to order for IUI and IVF, the differences between IUI, ICI, and IVF-ready sperm, and everything else you need to know on this journey.

What is preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and how does it work? What are the risks and benefits? How much does it cost? Can it help me have a healthier baby? This guide, written by a genetic counselor, answers all these questions and more.

Recent research shows that 42% of U.S. adults have utilized fertility treatment or know someone who has. But even with the increasing prevalence of treatments like IVF, some still struggle for years to conceive. In this story, one couple opens up about their difficult journey.

There are many important decisions to make on your journey to parenthood. But for gay dads-to-be embarking on the surrogacy process, one of the first big questions to answer is "Whose sperm are we going to use?"

Upon learning she carries a gene putting her at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, Arianna makes the difficult decision to undergo major, life-altering surgeries to protect herself. As a single mom of two confronted with an uncertain future, she shares her journey through infertility, coping with a rare genetic disorder, and why she chose to pursue egg freezing.

After receiving some shocking news on their fertility journey, Alyson and her husband were advised to move straight to IVF treatment - something they never expected to hear. This is the story of what happened next and everything they learned on the way to meeting their baby girl, Emmy.

Sickle cell disease is a relatively common genetic disorder affecting approximately 100,000 Americans. Luckily, with the help of IVF treatment and genetic testing, carriers of the trait can now prevent passing it on - leading to healthier babies.