Fertility Blog

Medically reviewed by Joshua M. Hurwitz, MD After losing his mother and two aunts to cancer, Colin learned he carried the same inherited BRCA2 variant, giving his future children a 50% chance of inheriting it. He and Laura questioned whether having biological children was right for them until a conversation with Laura's OB-GYN introduced them to a new option: in vitro fertilization (IVF) with preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic conditions (PGT-M), which could help them reduce the risk of passing down the variant.

IVF success rates are highest with younger eggs and decline as egg age increases, especially after age 40. Ovarian response, sperm health, embryo development, diagnosis, and treatment history also affect outcomes. National averages show broad trends, but a fertility specialist can help estimate your individual chances based on your testing, history, and goals.

Fertility treatment can make every health decision feel high-stakes, especially when new research raises questions about weight and pregnancy outcomes. Here, we explain what the latest findings show and how to plan your next steps without shame or pressure. [glance] [toc]

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Spencer Richlin AI and robotics are changing what's possible in IVF — making treatment safer, more precise, and more personalized. But these tools are only as good as the experts behind them. Read on to discover what they can (and can't) do, and the questions every patient should be asking.

[glance] One of the most frustrating things about IVF is often trying to understand how much you'll pay for treatment (and why). You may have landed here after comparing numbers with a friend or seeing cycle costs in an online forum that don't match the bill you're holding. And the reason those numbers rarely line up has almost nothing to do with the care you receive.

Infertility affects millions of people every year, with about 1 in 5 couples in the United States experiencing difficulties getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. Unfortunately, military insurance coverage still does not fully cover the treatment of infertility connected to service-related injuries. Keep reading to learn about the military discounts we offer here at Illume Fertility and how they can help defray the cost of fertility treatment.

[glance] Millions of people going through IVF turn to acupuncture, but the question of whether it works is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. In this article, we'll break down what we know, what is still being investigated, and how acupuncture can support your fertility care plan.