“I know what treatment I want and need to do, but how can I afford it?” This is a common question infertility patients often ask themselves on the path to parenthood. Due to the expense of
We explore personal experiences that led to the creation of "Single Mothers by Choice" as well as considerations faced by those pursing single motherhood.
Before attempting pregnancy, a woman should make sure she is healthy enough for pregnancy by adopting a healthier lifestyle and taking prenatal vitamins. If she has a medical or genetic condition
Some fertility patients are unable to carry a pregnancy to term. For a variety of reasons, they may choose a gestational carrier, a woman who carries the intended parent’s embryo in their uterus
As a teen, Jessica learned firsthand of the degenerative disease that afflicted many of her family members as she helped care for her grandmother. Years later, when she was ready to start her
Cancer therapy can affect future fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Some patients will consider IVF with embryo or egg freezing to preserve fertility. Listen to a breast cancer survivor discuss
Gamete donation is giving sperm, eggs, both, or embryos to another person/couple so that another person/couple may have a child. This offers patients the opportunity to have child(ren) when sperm
As the most common hormonal disorder in women, PCOS is a disruptive problem that impacts many aspects of a woman’s health including getting pregnant. In this episode, Brittany discusses how PCOS
About 20% of infertility cases are due to a male factor alone. Another 30% involves both male and female factors.
With more available options for family building for the LGBTQ community, two women describe their experience with reciprocal IVF. Lauren and Lisa share the story of their personal journey to
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