Fertility Blog

At a glance → More than 100,000 babies were born through IVF in the U.S. in 2024, a new national record → IVF now accounts for nearly 3% of all U.S. births, or about 1 in 36 babies → Single embryo transfer is now standard for most patients, helping make IVF safer than in the past → National averages are helpful, but your age, diagnosis, ovarian reserve, clinic, lab, and treatment plan matter more As the founder of Illume Fertility, I’ve followed national IVF outcome data closely for decades. SART’s newest report matters not only because it set a record, but because it shows how fertility treatment is evolving and what that means for patients considering care today.

Infertility affects millions of people every year, with about 1 in 5 couples in the United States experiencing difficulties getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. Unfortunately, military insurance coverage still does not fully cover the treatment of infertility connected to service-related injuries. Keep reading to learn about the military discounts we offer here at Illume Fertility and how they can help defray the cost of fertility treatment.

Last updated August 8, 2025 Selecting a surrogacy agency is one of the most important steps on your family-building journey, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming parts of the process. In this guide, a surrogacy expert (and father through surrogacy himself) shares how to compare surrogacy agencies and find the best one for you.

Last updated August 15, 2025 Choosing an egg donor is one of the first big decisions you'll need to make as a dad-to-be pursuing surrogacy. In this guide, we provide a comprehensive overview of the emotional, medical, and legal aspects to help you navigate the process of finding an ideal egg donor.