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Fertility Blog by Illume Fertility

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

PCOS | IVF | IUI | Mental Health | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025

Trying to conceive brings with it a whole host of emotions and challenges, particularly when you need the help of fertility treatment. New parents Andrea and Ralph share how infertility changed them - and whether they wish they'd done anything differently on their journey.

Fertility Treatment | IVF | IUI | Success Rates

By: Ilana Ressler, MD
February 11th, 2025

Over 10 million babies have been born with the help of IVF treatment since 1978, making it the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology (ART). But with so many unique factors that can affect your outcome, you may wonder, "What are my personal chances of success as a fertility patient?"

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.

PCOS | IUI | Patient Stories | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

By: Sierra Dehmler
September 25th, 2024

After years of trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, and uncertainty, a fertility warrior shares the incredible story of how her rainbow baby came to be and what she learned along the way.

Fertility Treatment | IVF | IUI | Video

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 13th, 2024

Ask Monica is a Q&A video series hosted by Nurse Practitioner Monica Moore.

Fertility Treatment | IVF | IUI | Success Rates

By: Sierra Dehmler
June 10th, 2024

For millions struggling with infertility, fertility treatment offers hope. However, evaluating your options can be overwhelming and confusing. This in-depth IUI vs. IVF guide breaks down the differences between the two treatment pathways to empower your decision-making process.

Fertility Treatment | IUI

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
December 11th, 2023

In vitro fertilization (IVF) may be the most well-known fertility treatment method, but it's not your only option. Depending on your situation, you may want to consider other family-building pathways, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Unexplained Infertility | IVF | IUI | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
November 8th, 2023

Trying to conceive is filled with unknowns, especially for couples who continue to see a negative pregnancy test month after month. For Juliana and Ryan, the journey to parenthood was a years-long struggle through unexplained infertility and unsuccessful treatment cycles.