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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.

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.

IVF | Advocacy | Affording Care

By: Tnori Shelton
August 8th, 2025

While fertility treatments like IVF offer an amazing pathway to parenthood, it’s no secret that they are also expensive - and many insurance plans won't cover all the costs. As a result, many hopeful parents are left wondering how to pay for IVF without insurance coverage.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | Donor Conception | IVF | IUI | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
July 9th, 2025

As Jess and Beth began their fertility journey, they knew it might take time, but they never expected just how long and winding their road to parenthood would be. What follows is a powerful story of resilience, love, and the unlikely path that led them to their baby boy.

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.

Pregnancy Loss | Unexplained Infertility | IVF | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 24th, 2025

When Laura and Dave decided to grow their family, they had no idea just how winding their path to parenthood would become—marked by loss, resilience, and a single embryo that would turn their story around in the most unexpected way.

Pregnancy Loss | Donor Conception | IVF | Single Mom By Choice | Sperm Donor

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 21st, 2025

After years of false starts and soul-searching, Elizabeth decided she wasn’t going to wait any longer for motherhood to find her—she was going to go after it herself. What followed was a courageous, winding journey that led to the greatest love of her life: her son, Luca.

Cancer | Fertility Preservation | Endometriosis | IVF | Secondary Infertility

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 2nd, 2025

Heather and Mike's path to parenthood was filled with unexpected diagnoses, challenges, and triumphs. From battling infertility and breast cancer to finally welcoming their third child after a long five-year wait, their story is a testament to the power of hope and science.

Fertility Basics | IVF

By: Sierra Dehmler
March 7th, 2025

Thanks to amazing advances in reproductive medicine, the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process has become a widely used and highly effective method for achieving family-building goals. But have you ever stopped to consider how fertility treatment evolved into what it is today?