Fertility Blog

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] The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) released its 2026 Healthcare Equality Index on June 5, 2026, and Illume Fertility has been named a Leader for the eighth year in a row. This year's report arrives in a healthcare landscape where LGBTQ+ care access is being actively debated and, in many states, restricted, which shaped both how facilities participated and how their results are being shared publicly.

[glance] In this article, you will find a plain-language breakdown of the PCOS name change, why your diagnosis and care will stay the same, and what the shift could mean for fertility treatment and research, from a reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in the condition.

Illume Fertility is proud to share that eight of our physicians have been named to Castle Connolly’s 2026 America’s Top Doctors® list, an annual honor that recognizes the top 7% of all physicians nationwide through a peer-nominated selection process.

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade directly impacted access to abortion care, but has also had concerning implications for IVF. Even states with stronger protections for reproductive healthcare have felt the ripple effects of this decision, including an increased demand for IVF treatment and legal uncertainty for providers.

Along with our new name, we're excited to introduce you to our new website! We've redesigned the site to be more accessible, convenient and user-friendly, so you can easily find all the information you need to help you navigate your fertility journey. Let's take a virtual tour together!

We are proud to share that Illume Fertility's physicians have been honored as Castle Connolly's 2025 America's Top Doctors, continuing a long history of the annual recognition.

We are happy to share that Illume Fertility's physicians have been honored as 2024 Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, continuing a long history of the annual recognition.