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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.

LGBTQ+ Family Building | IVF | Patient Stories

Finally Pregnant at 49: How IVF Made My Dream a Reality | Alicia's Story

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 22nd, 2024

When Alicia decided to pursue IVF with her partner Mary, she ended up carrying more than just a baby—she also carried the memory of her own mother. This two-mom family's story of loss, love, and late-in-life pregnancy redefines the fabric of hope and resilience.

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LGBTQ+ Family Building | Surrogacy | Genetics

Can You Mix Sperm for Surrogacy? A Genetics Guide for Gay Dads

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 9th, 2024

Last updated August 15, 2025 There are many important decisions to make on your journey to parenthood. But for gay dads-to-be embarking on the surrogacy process, one of the first big questions to answer is "Whose sperm are we going to use?"

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LGBTQ+ Family Building

Illume Fertility Named 2022 LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 5th, 2022

For the sixth year in a row, we are happy to announce that Illume Fertility, formerly RMA of Connecticut, has earned the "LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader" designation from the HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index! As a practice that is dedicated to providing inclusive fertility and family-building care for all, we are honored to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for yet another year.

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