Take this short quiz to receive personalized recommendations on the best fertility treatment options for you and your family-building goals.
Disclaimer: Illume Fertility's assessment tool is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional about your specific situation.
Get StartedYou may know that age is one of the most common causes of fertility challenges, but what does that really mean? Learn more in the video below before heading to the next question.
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May include all efforts, including previous fertility treatments.
Thank you for completing Illume Fertility's Self-Assessment. We hope you find these recommendations helpful (and hopeful) as you explore your various pathways to parenthood.
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Explore various ways to expand your family below, including information about the cost of each treatment option and who may benefit most from the treatment.
Disclaimer: Illume Fertility's assessment tool is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional about your specific situation.
$1,000 - $2,000
Timed intercourse, often referred to as TI, is a fertility treatment that involves monitoring ovulation to determine the most fertile days, then planning sexual intercourse around that specific time. The primary objective is to increase the chances of conception by ensuring that sperm is present in the fallopian tubes when the egg is released.
The cost of a timed intercourse cycle can vary depending on several factors, such as which medications are used, the extent of monitoring required, and any added fees from your fertility clinic.
Some benefits of ovulation induction include:
$1,000 - $2,000+
The goal of ovulation induction therapy is to achieve healthy ovulation and, depending on the diagnosis, the ovulation of multiple eggs (instead of just one each month).
Inducing the release of more than one egg during an intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycle can also dramatically increase the chance of pregnancy. Candidates for ovulation induction therapy often include those with unexplained infertility, irregular or absent ovulation, or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Some benefits of ovulation induction include:
$3,830 - $7,000
Intrauterine insemination is a short, in-office procedure that can help overcome fertility challenges like mild to moderate male factor infertility without additional procedures, such as an egg retrieval.
By placing a high concentration of sperm directly into the uterus, more sperm can reach the egg, increasing chances of conception. When combined with ovulation induction, IUI can also treat other fertility issues like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Some benefits of IUI include:
$12,850 - $24,250
In vitro fertilization is a highly-effective fertility treatment method which involves using fertility medications to stimulate ovulation, retrieving eggs from the ovaries, and fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then assessed for quality, and can be frozen or transferred into the uterus to attempt pregnancy.
IVF is often used when other fertility treatments have failed or for specific conditions such as blocked fallopian tubes, male factor infertility, or genetic disorders.
Some benefits of IVF include:
$12,850 - $24,250
Reciprocal IVF (RIVF) offers the opportunity for both partners in a same-sex female (or trans male) couple to contribute to the family-building process in a unique and beautiful way. One partner’s eggs are used to create embryos, and the other partner then carries the pregnancy and delivers the child.
One partner "donates" their eggs (taking fertility medications to produce multiple eggs and undergoing an egg retrieval). After egg retrieval, those eggs are combined with your chosen donor sperm in the IVF laboratory. The carrying partner then goes on medication to prepare her uterus for an embryo transfer.
The cost of RIVF ends up looking very similar to that of a traditional IVF journey, with added costs typically coming in the form of donor sperm.
Some benefits of RIVF include:
$48,000 - $140,000+
Gestational surrogacy is a type of surrogacy where a woman (known as a surrogate or gestational carrier) carries and delivers a baby for another person or couple (the intended parents) but is not genetically related to the child.
The embryo is created through IVF using the eggs and sperm of the intended parents and/or their chosen donors, and then transferred to the surrogate's uterus.
Some benefits of surrogacy include:
The decision to expand your family can be both exciting and overwhelming. For those in the LGBTQ+ community, biological family building has its own unique set of challenges and joys.
At Illume, you’ll have access to specialized resources and teams dedicated to LGBTQ+ family building.
Explore Your OptionsDid you know that modalities such as acupuncture can actually increase embryo implantation rates?
When you’re having difficulty conceiving, you want to do everything you can to increase your chances of success.
As the only fertility practice in Connecticut with a full in-house fertility wellness team, our patients can access additional support services like acupuncture, nutritional counseling, Fertile Yoga, and support groups, plus a vetted network of mental health professionals familiar with infertility.
What We OfferRecurrent pregnancy loss refers to the heartbreaking experience of having two or more consecutive clinically-recognized miscarriages. It can occur at any point during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, leaving you feeling devastated and confused.
While causes do vary, recurrent pregnancy loss warrants further investigation to identify any underlying issues. Our team provides empathy and expertise to help you find the right path forward.
Learn MoreGenetic testing may be advised if there is a family history of genetic disorders.
Our team of in-house certified genetic counselors are trained to identify conditions with genetic components and risk factors, discuss inheritance patterns, and provide information regarding genetic testing options.
With results in hand, they empower patients with non-directive counsel and offer support making decisions.
Learn MoreThe cost of fertility treatment is a significant concern for many people, and understandably so. Thankfully, there are various options available to help you afford treatment.
Insurance coverage for fertility varies widely, depending on a range of factors. Fertility coverage mandates in some states can also help hopeful parents-to-be access care.
Even if you are uninsured or have an insurance plan that excludes fertility treatment, there is still hope! Our guide to paying for treatment without insurance gives you access to helpful resources and outlines your next steps.
Financial assistance for fertility treatment does exist, and with a little extra research and time, many people find they are able to qualify for grants, loans, and other forms of support.
Ready to begin your journey?
Schedule your first consult with Illume Fertility if you live in Connecticut, New York, or the surrounding area.
If you live outside of our service area, we encourage you to explore the many free resources on our Learning Center, which are helpful for anyone interested in learning more about fertility and family building.
Schedule Your Consult Explore Learning CenterAfter you submit a consult request, an Illume team member will reach out within 48 hours to discuss your goals, answer questions, and get your initial appointment scheduled.
After your initial consultation, you will be introduced to your full Care Team, which includes a financial counselor. They will help verify any potential fertility coverage with your insurer.
This part of the family-building process is critical. It provides invaluable information about your fertility that helps your doctor create the best treatment plan for you.
Illume Fertility is led by a group of nine top fertility specialists who are experts in infertility and reproductive endocrinology.
All of our doctors are board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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If you are less than 35 years old and have been trying to conceive without success for more than 1 year, you should schedule an appointment with a fertility specialist. If you are over 35 years old, that recommendation shortens to 6 months, per the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
However, if you or your partner have a history of pelvic inflammatory disease, painful periods, miscarriages, irregular menstrual cycles, or low sperm count, you should seek help sooner.
For single parents by choice and those in the LGBTQ+ community who will need a donor and/or surrogate, you should reach out to a specialist as soon as possible to begin the process.
At Illume, you are assigned a full team of providers and support staff devoted to your unique journey. Your Care Team is made up of a reproductive endocrinologist, patient navigator, fertility nurse, and financial counselor.
Plus, all patients have access to our physician associate, Genetic Counseling Team, and in-house Integrated Fertility & Wellness program (which includes acupuncture, counseling, nutrition, support groups, and more).
Since 2002, we have helped families welcome over 10,000 babies into the world. We remain committed to the success of every patient who walks through our doors.
Note: Keep in mind the various factors that can impact your personal chances of success, such as age, egg/sperm quality, and diagnosis.
A longstanding member of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), Illume Fertility consistently reports exceptional success rates for IVF cycles.
Per our 2021 SART report, Illume Fertility had a live birth rate of 76% per new patient* using their own eggs.
*Disclaimer: A comparison of clinic success rates may not be meaningful because patient medical characteristics, treatment approaches, and entry criteria for ART may vary from clinic to clinic.