What Are Multi-Cycle IVF Plans and Are They Right For Me?
Choosing to undergo fertility treatment to get pregnant is a big step. Once you’ve decided to go this route, there will be some important decisions to make. First, your reproductive endocrinologist, or fertility doctor will expertly guide you on the best course of treatment. Secondly, because fertility care often incurs a significant monetary investment, you’ll […]
How to Understand Insurance for Fertility Care
One of the first questions anyone new to the world of fertility care will ask is whether or not the treatment they need to build their family will be covered by insurance. Insurance coverage for fertility treatment is complex, with no firm answer that can be given across the board. Your level of coverage will […]
How Shared Risk IVF Makes Fertility Care Affordable
Thanks to in vitro fertilization (IVF), countless individuals and couples across the world have more access to family-building opportunities than ever before. However, IVF and other forms of fertility care typically come with a high price tag. Many patients feel overwhelmed when first finding out the significant financial investment that fertility treatments require. When it […]
Three Questions to Ask Yourself About Affordable Fertility Treatment
One of the top priorities of individuals and couples seeking to grow their families through assisted reproductive technology is managing the costs of fertility care. Affordable fertility treatment is possible, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Remember, everyone’s financial situation is different, so it’s important for patients to consider their expectations […]
What Patients Should Know About the Real Costs of IUI
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, is one of the most common forms of fertility treatment. It is often used as a first-step treatment for couples who are facing male or female fertility issues. It is also used to assist same-sex female couples and single women who are using donor sperm to build […]
How to Afford Fertility Care
Undergoing fertility care is inherently complex for multiple reasons. There’s the medical aspect, which includes appointments, medications, testing, procedures, and more, all of which can be time-intensive and/or overwhelming. On top of all that, there’s also the financial side of fertility care, which can take those who are new to the fertility community aback. For […]
3 Relationship Tips For Those Struggling with Infertility
It’s no surprise that infertility takes a toll on relationships, not only the relationship with your partner (if you have one) but the relationship you have with friends and family. As much as you love them, there are times that you won’t want to share all points of your fertility journey and you certainly […]
5 Things to Keep in Mind When You Start IVF
Infertility is no walk in the park, especially if you’ve been trying to conceive for months or even years. However, it’s incredibly common—and modern medicine can help. IVF, also known as in vitro fertilization, is one option that might suit your fertility needs as you look to grow your family. Here are five things […]
ICSI- the exquisite tool in IVF
History of IVF with ICSI for Infertility By Dr. Joe Massey, MD The early years In the early years of IVF treatment, eggs often failed to fertilize when mixed with sperm from men with low sperm counts. In some cases, all went well. But in others, the sperm were not only low in number, […]
What is Ovarian Reserve?
By Dr. Joe Massey, MD Ovarian Reserve Testing Ovarian reserve refers to the number and quality of eggs you have. Before initiating ovarian stimulation for IUI or IVF, your fertility specialist will want to predict the quantity of eggs your body will produce. Assessing ovarian reserve will allow prediction of the response to medication within […]