Fertility Blog

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.

Barry R. Witt, M.D.

Dr. Barry Witt is a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, specializing in IVF, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, and reproductive surgery. With more than 30 years of experience serving patients across Connecticut and New York, he has held academic appointments at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, and Yale School of Medicine, and previously served as IVF Program Director at Montefiore's Institute for Reproductive Medicine & Health. A fellow of ACOG and member of ASRM, Dr. Witt brings a depth of clinical expertise and a commitment to personalized, state-of-the-art fertility care to every patient he sees.

Fertility Treatment | IVF

23 IVF Questions to Ask a Fertility Doctor at Your First Appointment

By: Barry R. Witt, M.D.
February 14th, 2025

Making the decision to find a fertility clinic and schedule your first appointment is a big step. But when you finally get to meet with your new doctor, it's easy to forget that long list of questions you wanted to ask. Here's what you may want to discuss at your initial IVF consult.

PCOS | Fertility Treatment | Success Rates

Ovulation Induction: Cost, Success Rates, Risks & Common Medications

By: Barry R. Witt, M.D.
August 10th, 2024

Ovulation induction is utilized in around 50% of fertility treatment cycles, either as a first line approach, or as part of a more complex treatment plan involving IUI or IVF. Learn about the benefits of this more affordable treatment option and what to expect from the process.