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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 | Fertility Preservation | Egg Freezing | Reproductive Health | Patient Stories

By: Alexandra Fontaine
July 24th, 2024

What happens when you're concerned about the dreaded "biological clock" but not ready to have children yet? Alex, a 27-year old medical student pursuing big career goals, shares why she made the decision to freeze her eggs while still in her twenties, plus the financial and physical challenges she faced along the way.

Insulin Resistance | PCOS | Diabetes | Health | Video

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 17th, 2024

Some Ask Monica episodes may contain references to our previous name, RMA of CT. Learn more here.

Insulin Resistance | PCOS | Health | Exercise | Video

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 17th, 2024

Some Ask Monica episodes may contain references to our previous name, RMA of CT. Learn more here.

Fertility | PCOS | Video

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 13th, 2024

Ask Monica is a Q&A video series hosted by Nurse Practitioner Monica Moore.

PCOS | Health | Nutrition

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 12th, 2024

While the majority of people with PCOS have excess weight, it is possible to have the condition and still have a BMI within normal range. This is known as "lean PCOS," and it can make it even harder to get a proper diagnosis. Let's explore why.

PCOS | Health | Fertility Testing | Video

By: Monica Moore, MSN, APRN
July 12th, 2024

Ask Monica is a Q&A video series hosted by Nurse Practitioner Monica Moore.

Insulin Resistance | PCOS | IVF | Choosing a Clinic

By: Sierra Dehmler
May 21st, 2024

When you discover you may need a little help to have a baby, you place all of your trust and hope in your fertility clinic team. But when that practice isn't offering the support and care you expected, it can be difficult to know where to turn. One IVF mom shares her experience switching clinics, and how she knew she'd finally found the right provider.

PCOS | IVF | Single Mom By Choice | Patient Stories

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 19th, 2024

Choosing to become a parent is a big decision. Choosing to pursue single parenthood adds even more responsibility and complexity - but can also be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. In this story, single mom Kaitlyn describes her journey to becoming a single mom by choice.