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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 serves as Illume's Content Marketing Manager, having joined the team in 2020. She combines personal experience with decades of expertise in marketing and content strategy to create accessible, compassionate resources. Her goal? To empower and educate patients by breaking down complex information and helping them feel supported throughout their family-building journey.

Male Infertility | IVF | Men's Health

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025

After undergoing a procedure as a teen that would alter his family-building experience forever, Joe shares his journey through being diagnosed with male factor infertility, becoming a father, and why he's decided to be open about his story.

Infertility | Fertility Basics | Fertility Treatment | Fertility Testing

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025

When you enter the fertility world, you're forced to learn an entirely new language in order to understand your results, advocate for yourself, and communicate with your team. While it's an important part of the process, it can also feel daunting. Here's a crash course to help you feel more empowered.

Pregnancy | Fertility Basics | TTC | Mental Health

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 26th, 2025

Ah, yes. Everyone's least favorite thing about trying to conceive - the dreaded "two week wait." Obsessively wondering if you're pregnant, documenting your symptoms by the hour, blowing through packages of pregnancy tests even though you know it's too early to test...it's a difficult time to navigate.

Fertility Treatment | Choosing a Clinic

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 26th, 2025

When it comes to choosing a fertility clinic, only you can decide what works best for your goals, personality, and lifestyle. One of the most important decisions you'll make is whether to choose a multi-provider practice or a single-provider practice. Let's compare the two so you can make your decision with confidence.

IVF | Choosing a Clinic

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 25th, 2025

Fertility clinic laboratories continuously monitor the status and location of their patients' embryos, sperm, and eggs. Advanced security systems are active 24/7 to keep these precious materials safe and protocols are strictly followed with every movement.

Unexplained Infertility | Donor Conception | IVF | Egg Donor | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 14th, 2025

Considering egg donation as a method of building your family? Wondering how the process actually works? In this story, Rebecca shares why she and her husband chose to pursue egg donor IVF, the challenges they encountered, and how it led them to parenthood.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Affording Care

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 14th, 2025

Last updated: August 8, 2025 Navigating the world of surrogacy can be daunting, particularly when it comes to finances. In this guide, we explore the average cost of surrogacy in the United States in 2025, with a special focus on possible additional financial considerations for same-sex male couples.

Insulin Resistance | PCOS | Advocacy

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 12th, 2025

Did you know that insulin resistance and fertility are connected? Understanding this relationship is especially important for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are trying to conceive. This guide offers specific tips to help increase your chances of success.