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Our eight board-certified reproductive endocrinologists are dedicated to your success, ensuring you receive the best care at each visit.
Your doctor will work with you and your multidisciplinary Care Team to create an individualized treatment plan that supports your goals.
Without fertility testing, you may waste time, money and put yourself through fertility treatments that simply won’t work for you.
A comprehensive fertility workup helps you maximize your chance of achieving success in the shortest time possible.
You deserve support and a clear path towards your goals, and Illume Fertility is here to help.
A crucial part of this process is a thorough physical exam, which includes a transvaginal ultrasound and blood work and can uncover tubal and pelvic disease, as well as cervical issues. Other common diagnostic tests include uterine evaluation. Your doctor will discuss what's best for you.
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is an accurate and safe test that can increase your chance of having a successful pregnancy.
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Take the first step on your journey by scheduling a consultation and begin to uncover the reasons behind your fertility struggles with a comprehensive fertility evaluation.
After you contact us, one of our New Patient Liaisons will reach out within 48 hours to set up your first consult and help you get started.
This vital step of the process uncovers root causes of infertility and offers insight on what you need to do to get to where you want to be.
With answers in hand, you and your Care Team will plot the path to success and work together to achieve your goals.
Explore how the personalized care Illume Fertility offers can help you achieve your goals. Get empowered about each step of the process by learning about our doctors, treatment options and more.
You've got questions. We've got answers. Skim the most common questions about fertility testing below. Have more questions? Ask Nurse Monica!
When you decide to pursue fertility treatment, the first thing you will have to decide is which practice you want to go to, and which fertility doctor you want to see. How do you know who will give you the best chance of a successful pregnancy and healthy baby?
Modern fertility treatments rely significantly on science to determine your cause of infertility and the best way to treat it. That makes the fertility doctors at any practice very important. You want them to have in-depth diagnostic experience, a thirst for new knowledge, and compassion for their patients.
A board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist has received the highest level of training in reproductive medicine. This position requires medical residency and examination in obstetrics and gynecology, followed by another three years of training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and additional oral and written examinations.
If you are diagnosed with the following conditions, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist is the best option for treatment:
Don’t be embarrassed to ask questions about your doctor’s background and experience. Any physician can call themselves a fertility specialist. It doesn’t mean they have met the standards to provide the best treatment and guidance. Learn more about the differences here.
The answer depends on your health insurance plan and whether the state you live in mandates fertility coverage, among other factors. At Illume Fertility, we assign each patient their own Insurance & Billing Advocate to help you navigate your insurance coverage. However, the following questions are a great place to start when speaking to your insurer:
Deductibles
Is there a pharmacy deductible?
What medical services go toward meeting deductibles?
How do out-of-network services affect the deductible?
The short answer is that infertility is a medical condition. As described by Resolve: The National Infertility Association, infertility is a disease or condition of the reproductive system often diagnosed after a couple has had one year of unprotected, well-timed intercourse, or if the woman has suffered from multiple miscarriages and the woman is under 35 years of age.
If the woman is over 35 years old, it is diagnosed after 6 months of unprotected, well-timed intercourse. And for women 40 and older, the wait is three months. However, if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, meeting the requirements for an “infertility” diagnosis gets much more complicated (and we agree - these archaic definitions need to be updated).
Comprehensive fertility testing for both partners (if applicable) can help you maximize your chance of achieving success in the shortest time possible.
At Illume Fertility, your first appointment will be with your Reproductive Endocrinologist, who will discuss your history and your partner’s history (if applicable) and how long you’ve been trying to conceive. Your doctor will discuss which diagnostic testing they recommend.
When you schedule your first appointment, one of our New Patient Liaisons will thoroughly explain everything you need to know about or submit ahead of time. Your first appointment will typically be a virtual consultation. Learn more about how to prepare for your first big appointment here.
Much of the initial fertility testing for women involves examinations of hormone levels. Blood tests, such as Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) can easily detect a hormone imbalance that prevents a pregnancy from occurring or continuing.
When hormone testing is concluded and analyzed, physical testing may begin, including:
Explore articles, videos and more helpful fertility testing resources on our Learning Center.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by fertility challenges, and wonder if your dreams of having a family will ever come true. At Illume Fertility, we are dedicated to guiding you through the fertility testing and treatment process with compassion, expertise and support - so you will never feel alone on this journey. Reach out today to take the first step.
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