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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.

PCOS | IVF | Patient Stories | Pregnancy & Infant Loss

By: Sierra Dehmler
August 28th, 2025

For years, PCOS and repeated losses left Mary-Caitlin and Dan wondering if parenthood would even be possible for them. Now, their story shines a light on the resilience and faith it takes to keep going.

Donor Conception | IVF | Egg Donor | Affording Care

Using an egg donor to grow your family is a deeply personal decision—and a significant financial investment. The total amount you will pay can vary widely, depending on whether you opt for a fresh or frozen egg donor cycle, work with an agency, and other factors.

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.