Fertility Treatment | IVF | IUI | Affording Care | Success Rates
By:
Sierra Dehmler
August 8th, 2025
For the 1 in 6 people worldwide who experience infertility, the cost of treatment is often a major concern. Whether you have insurance in one of the 22 U.S. states with mandated fertility coverage or you’re paying out of pocket, it’s important to understand what to expect financially and what resources may be available to support you.
Fertility Treatment | TTC | Mental Health
By:
Spencer S. Richlin, MD
May 23rd, 2025
As a fertility specialist, I’ve witnessed firsthand how deeply the emotional toll of trying to conceive can affect patients—not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. Let's explore the very real (but often misunderstood) role that psychological stress can play in fertility challenges.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Fertility Treatment | Advocacy | Mental Health
By:
Melissa Kelleher, LCSW
May 21st, 2025
You’ve endured so many appointments, injections, side effects, bills, and the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatment — all for the chance to have a baby. So why, when you learn the sex of your future child, are you sometimes left with a sense of...disappointment?
Fertility Treatment | IVF | Embryo Transfer
By:
Katerin Rosa, Medical Assistant
April 30th, 2025
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.
Infertility | Fertility Treatment | Choosing a Clinic
By:
Sierra Dehmler
April 23rd, 2025
So, you’ve officially booked your first fertility consultation. Congratulations! Reaching out for help is one of the biggest hurdles in this whole journey. Committing yourself to this process is a great feat, and you should be proud of yourself for taking this important step.
Fertility Treatment | Women's Health | TTC | Nutrition
By:
Jill Hickey, RDN
April 9th, 2025
Trying to eat well while juggling fertility treatment, a busy schedule, and everything else life throws at you? This quick-start guide from our fertility dietitians will help you simplify meal prep, snack smarter, and stay nourished without the stress.
Fertility Treatment | Advocacy | Mental Health
By:
Lisa Rosenthal
February 27th, 2025
No one wants to be seen as the "problem patient." We fear that if we ask too many questions, need too much help, have a complaint, or need reassurance on our fertility journey, we will be viewed as needy or annoying. We may even worry that we'll get lower quality care!
Illume Fertility Team | Fertility Treatment | IVF
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 27th, 2025
Navigating in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can be daunting. IVF nurses act as a fertility patient's guide throughout their entire journey, providing critical education, emotional support, and clinical care to help patients achieve their ultimate goal: having a baby.