Fertility Articles — IVF, IUI, Egg Freezing & LGBTQ+ Family Building

Selecting a sperm donor involves far more than matching physical traits — it requires evaluating bank quality, genetic panel depth, identity policies, and what research shows about disclosure. This guide covers every dimension of the decision.

Sperm washing is a laboratory process that separates motile sperm from seminal plasma before insemination or IVF. It is required for IUI — and skipping it carries real medical risks. Here's what the procedure involves, when it's needed, and what it costs.

Surrogacy is one of the most significant financial commitments in family-building, with total costs typically ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 or more. This complete cost breakdown covers every line item, state cost differences, and strategies for managing expenses.

Adequate uterine lining thickness — ideally greater than 7mm with a trilaminar pattern — is critical for embryo implantation. This guide covers every cause of thin lining and reviews the evidence for available treatments, from standard estrogen protocols to emerging therapies like PRP and G-CSF.

The two-week wait — the time between an embryo transfer or IUI and your pregnancy test — is often described as the most emotionally grueling part of fertility treatment. This guide covers what's actually happening in your body, what symptoms can and cannot tell you, and evidence-based strategies for surviving the wait.

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women of reproductive age, but only certain types significantly impair fertility. This guide explains which fibroids matter, how they're diagnosed, and when surgical removal improves pregnancy outcomes.