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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.

Sierra Dehmler

Sierra Dehmler is Illume Fertility’s Content Marketing Manager - and also a fertility patient herself. Combining empathy gained on her personal journey with her professional experience in marketing and content creation, she aims to empower and support other fertility patients by demystifying the fertility treatment process.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | IVF | Choosing a Clinic

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 22nd, 2024

The process of expanding your family through surrogacy can be complex and overwhelming, with many layers of medical, legal, financial, and logistical challenges to navigate. Learn why it's so helpful to work with both a fertility clinic and a surrogacy agency, how they differ, and ways to find the perfect match of professionals for your personal journey.

Male Infertility | Donor Conception | IVF | Sperm Donor | Patient Stories | Genetics | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 7th, 2024

Three years. Extensive testing. Genetic complications. Multiple fertility clinics. Six embryo transfers. Five losses. One perfect baby girl. In this story, new parents Jennifer and Alex open up about their path to parenthood and the joy they've found on the "other side" of infertility.

Fertility | Infertility Awareness | Fertility Treatment

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 7th, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed about your fertility treatment options? Not sure where to even begin? This free quiz takes only a few minutes to complete and provides personalized insights into your reproductive health, empowering you to make informed decisions about your future.

Male Infertility | IVF | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

By: Sierra Dehmler
October 7th, 2024

While some couples get "lucky," conceiving with minimal medical intervention, others have a more complex journey. After many difficult years of infertility and pregnancy losses, Alyson shares how she and her husband Jared finally found their path to parenthood.

PCOS | IUI | Patient Stories | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

By: Sierra Dehmler
September 25th, 2024

After years of trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, and uncertainty, a fertility warrior shares the incredible story of how her rainbow baby came to be and what she learned along the way.

PCOS | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
September 10th, 2024

Like many people, Alana and Jason didn't know much about the world of infertility - until they discovered they needed a little help to have their first child. This is the story of how they navigated Alana's PCOS diagnosis to became a family of four!

PCOS | Twins | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
September 5th, 2024

1 in 10 women have PCOS. Around 50% of those with PCOS say they have had to visit two (or more) healthcare providers before being properly diagnosed. Megan is one of those women. This is the story of how she navigated a delayed PCOS diagnosis while trying to conceive.

PCOS | Advocacy

By: Sierra Dehmler
September 4th, 2024

While being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and navigating its symptoms can feel isolating, we’re here to reassure you that you're not alone. Here are just a few of the celebrities with PCOS who are using their platforms to raise awareness for the condition.