By:
Jocelyn Crespo, RN
February 12th, 2025
While beginning an IVF journey can be exciting, managing all of the appointments, injections, and medications involved can feel overwhelming. In this guide, you'll learn everything you should (and shouldn't) do during an IVF cycle to give yourself the best shot at success.
Fertility Treatment | IVF | Patient Stories
By:
Sierra Dehmler
February 11th, 2025
When you find out you need the help of fertility treatment to conceive, it can lead to feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Thankfully, there is a welcoming community of parents who have chosen to share their IVF success stories to help others feel a little less alone.
Fertility Treatment | IVF | IUI | Success Rates
By:
Ilana Ressler, MD
February 11th, 2025
IVF success rates are highest with younger eggs and generally decline as egg age increases, especially after 40. However, ovarian response, sperm health, embryo quality, diagnosis, and treatment history also matter. National averages show broad trends, but only a fertility specialist can estimate your individual chances based on your testing, history, and goals.
PCOS | IVF | Patient Stories | Pregnancy & Infant Loss
By:
Sierra Dehmler
January 24th, 2025
Katrina and Kevin’s path to parenthood was far from straightforward. After years of fertility challenges, miscarriages, and unexpected diagnoses, their unwavering resilience finally led to the arrival of their baby girl. In this story, they offer hope and valuable insights for others facing infertility.
By:
Christina Dias, RN, BSN
January 9th, 2025
Navigating the complexities of IVF isn't easy, and the amount of information you need to absorb might leave you feeling overwhelmed. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn how long the IVF process takes and everything you need to know about each step of the journey.
Twins | IVF | Embryo Transfer
By:
Shaun C. Williams, MD
December 11th, 2024
Ever wondered if transferring just one frozen embryo could lead to the joy—and chaos—of twins? While single embryo transfers are designed to minimize the risk of multiple pregnancies, IVF patients still have a 1-3% chance of twins. Here's everything you need to know about this fascinating phenomenon.
LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | IVF | Choosing a Clinic
By:
Sierra Dehmler
October 22nd, 2024
Last updated August 8, 2025 The process of expanding your family through surrogacy can be complex and overwhelming, with many layers of medical, legal, financial, and logistical challenges to navigate. Learn why it's so helpful to work with both a fertility clinic and a surrogacy agency, how they differ, and ways to find the perfect match of professionals for your personal journey.
By:
Mark P. Leondires, M.D.
October 21st, 2024
Last updated August 8, 2025 Selecting a surrogacy agency is one of the most important steps on your family-building journey, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming parts of the process. In this guide, a surrogacy expert (and father through surrogacy himself) shares how to compare surrogacy agencies and find the best one for you.