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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.

Fertility Treatment | IVF | Egg Retrieval | Video

IVF Attrition Rate & Embryo Survival: What to Expect

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?

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Insulin Resistance | Health | TTC | Video

What is Insulin Resistance & How is It Managed?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
February 26th, 2025

Some Ask Monica episodes may contain references to our previous name, RMA of CT. Learn more here.

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Wellness | Exercise | Video

How Does Yoga Impact My Fertility Journey?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
February 12th, 2025

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Fertility Basics | Fertility Testing | Video

What is Day 21 Fertility Testing and Why Is It So Important?

By: Sarah Waters, RN/WHNP
February 6th, 2025

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Health | Preconception | Nutrition | Video

Why Do We Talk About Weight at a Fertility Clinic?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
January 6th, 2025

Ask Monica is a Q&A video series hosted by Nurse Practitioner Monica Moore. Doctor's appointments often generate anxiety. Whether it’s getting your blood drawn, having to undergo a painful procedure or test, or the fear of receiving bad news about your health, going to the doctor’s office doesn’t feel like a walk in the park for most people.

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Men's Health | Video

What Is Male Factor Infertility & How Is It Treated?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
November 11th, 2024

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Pregnancy | Support | Mental Health | Video

What Happens Now? | FAQs for the Fertility Clinic to OB/GYN Transition

By: Lisa Rosenthal
July 20th, 2024

Some Ask Monica episodes may contain references to our previous name, RMA of CT. Learn more here.

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Fertility Treatment | IVF | Video

12 Common Embryo Transfer Questions, Answered by IVF Experts

By: Sierra Dehmler
July 20th, 2024

Nurse Practitioner Monica Moore explains why you can cross this worry off your list.

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