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Cynthia Murdock, MD

Dr. Cynthia Murdock is a staff physician and a fertility specialist at Illume Fertility. She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

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Will IVF Be Impacted Post-Roe v. Wade? A Fertility Doctor Explains

By: Cynthia Murdock, MD
July 1st, 2022

In the aftermath of the United States' Supreme Court ruling on June 24, 2022, many questions have been raised about reproductive rights and the impact of this decision on fertility treatment. As a fertility doctor, I echo my patients' concerns and want to offer some clarity. Let's talk about what we do (and don't) know regarding the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications for fertility and family-building care like IVF.

Fertility Treatment | IVF | egg retrieval

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

By: Cynthia Murdock, MD
May 23rd, 2022

You're finally ready to take the next big step on your family building journey: in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Reaching this point can feel very exciting and hopeful, but it can also often feel stressful and overwhelming.

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