PCOS and Infertility: Exploring Treatment Options

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that often affects people during their reproductive years. PCOS causes various symptoms that impact fertility, including irregular menstrual periods, hormonal imbalances, and ovarian cysts. But despite its many challenges, several successful treatment options are available for PCOS-related infertility. How PCOS Impacts Fertility PCOS can significantly impact…

Fertility Preservation in the Wake of Ovarian Cancer: More Options, More Hope

When ovarian cancer enters the conversation, family planning can become a pressing yet delicate topic. The emotional weight is undeniable, but so is the good news: Medical science has evolved to offer options and hope, and we’re here to unpack those details for you. In 2022, the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) didn’t just issue…

Navigating the Emotional Journey of Infertility: Coping Strategies and Support

The emotional journey of infertility can be complex and challenging for individuals and couples struggling to conceive. Often involving a wide range of overlapping and sometimes conflicting emotions, facing fertility issues can make people feel like they’re all alone in their struggle. However, every cloud has a silver lining. While infertility is undeniably one of…

Empowering Lives, Creating Families: Exploring Fertility Healthcare Careers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts that between 2021 and 2031, overall healthcare employment will grow 13% (about 2 million positions), much faster than the average for all occupations. As many individuals and couples are considering assisted reproductive technology (ART) to grow their families, this represents an excellent job field. With such high demand,…

North America’s Top Fertility Clinics in 2023

For aspiring parents, the family-building journey is one of life’s most significant and exhilarating experiences. Thanks to advancements in assisted reproductive technologies (ART), countless individuals and couples from all walks of life have the opportunity to take control of their path to parenthood. However, embarking on this journey through fertility care involves a lot of…

Donor Sperm IVF vs. IUI: Which Path is Right for You

Lesbian couple visiting male gynecologist in clinic

Advancements in reproductive technology have provided hopeful parents with various options to fulfill their dreams of starting a family. When it comes to fertility treatments involving donor sperm, two commonly utilized methods are In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). Both procedures offer unique benefits and success rates, allowing individuals and couples to make…

Gestational Surrogacy: A Pathway to LGBTQ+ Parenthood

For many LGBTQ individuals and couples, having a biological child is an important part of starting or growing their family. However, traditional methods of conception such as adoption or traditional surrogacy (where the surrogate is also the biological mother) may not meet their needs or desires. That’s where gestational carriers come in. Gestational carriers are an increasingly…

How Preimplantation Genetic Testing Detects Disease Before It’s Inherited

Trying to conceive often means learning to cope with uncertainty. For individuals with an inherited genetic disorder, the idea of having children can feel like an even bigger big question mark.  Thankfully, modern fertility science offers insights that can provide greater confidence and control over the future of your family. One of these tools is…

National Infertility Awareness: Prelude Patient Stories

Every year during the last week of April, the fertility community comes together to draw awareness to a topic that is seldom discussed openly: infertility. Known as National Infertility Awareness Week, this week-long event’s purpose is to advocate, educate, and support people who are dealing with fertility issues.  According to a recent report from the…