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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.

Mental Health | Pregnancy & Infant Loss | Video

Did I Cause My Pregnancy Loss?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 12th, 2024

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

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Fertility Basics | TTC | Video

What Really Happens During The Two-Week Wait?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 12th, 2024

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

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PCOS | Health | Fertility Testing | Video

How Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosed?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 12th, 2024

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

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Fertility Treatment | IVF | Egg Retrieval | Video

IVF Attrition Rate: Why Don’t All Eggs Create Embryos?

By: Cynthia Murdock, MD
May 30th, 2024

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 IVF attrition rate?

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Fertility | Nutrition | Video

A Dietitian’s Guide to Intuitive Eating for Fertility Patients

By: Jennifer Walsh, RDN
December 8th, 2023

What is intuitive eating? And how can this non-diet approach to nutrition be beneficial for those struggling with fertility? A registered dietitian nutritionist shares her expertise.

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Health | Preconception | Nutrition | Video

Why Do We Talk About Weight at a Fertility Clinic?

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
September 9th, 2022

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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