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.

Fertility Treatment | IVF | Egg Retrieval | Embryo Transfer | Fertility Surgeries

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Side Effects at Each Stage

By: Brigitte Alicea, RN
June 28th, 2023

Fertility treatments are considered very safe, but all medical procedures carry some risk of potential side effects. With in vitro fertilization (IVF), each stage of the process can bring on a unique set of symptoms. Here's what IVF side effects you can expect throughout your journey.

Fertility Treatment | IVF | Embryo Transfer

Embryo Transfer Day 101: Everything You Need to Know

By: Katerin Rosa, Medical Assistant
March 23rd, 2023

It's finally the big day, the one you've been anxiously waiting for...your embryo transfer! Everything you've done during your IVF cycle has been working towards this one potentially life-changing procedure. Let's explore what you can expect before, during and after.

Acupuncture | PCOS | Fertility Treatment | IVF | Embryo Transfer

What to Expect at Your IVF Embryo Transfer | A Patient’s Perspective

By: Virginia Hamilton Furnari
February 8th, 2023

I don’t wish infertility on anyone, but experiencing an embryo transfer is truly something special. This is my real, unfiltered perspective on this huge milestone in the IVF process - from start to finish.

IVF | Embryo Transfer

What to Expect at Your IVF Embryo Transfer | A Nurse’s Perspective

By: Christina Dias, RN, BSN
February 8th, 2023

Fertility treatment can be a long, challenging process with unexpected roadblocks. Knowing what to expect at your IVF embryo transfer can help alleviate any concerns and allow you to approach this big milestone feeling more empowered.