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.

Kirsten Hennigan, NP

Kirsten is a Nurse Practitioner who joined the Illume Fertility team in 2014 after working in women's health in the USA, United Kingdom and other countries. She feels privileged to be able to help fertility patients go from feeling broken and overwhelmed to feeling empowered with options about their future.

Fertility Treatment | IVF | Egg Retrieval

Biggest Side Effects of IVF Egg Retrieval, OHSS Symptoms & More

By: Kirsten Hennigan, NP
March 17th, 2023

You’ve finally made it to your egg retrieval! As you prepare for this big milestone, let's walk through the biggest side effects of IVF egg retrieval - what to expect, what symptoms to look out for, how to spot OHSS, and what comes next on your fertility journey.

Fertility Treatment | IVF

In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Your Step-By-Step Guide from a Nurse

By: Kirsten Hennigan, NP
May 24th, 2022

We recognize how stressful it can be to A) need fertility treatment to conceive, and B) have to undergo an IVF cycle. While we can’t take the stress away completely, we can give you the tools and information that you need to tackle this journey with a clear head, a sound plan, and the comfort of knowing you have a supportive team rooting for you.