Illume Fertility's Trumbull location — originally established as Connecticut Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CTREI) — operates at 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611. CTREI was one of Connecticut's original independent reproductive endocrinology practices and now operates under the Illume Fertility brand, which unified Connecticut's leading fertility programs under a single patient-facing identity. The clinic holds a 4.6-star rating from 72 reviews. Patients comparing providers across the state can browse the Connecticut fertility clinic directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
The CTREI entity at Illume Fertility Trumbull represents the legacy of Connecticut's original independent REI practice, founded by reproductive endocrinologists who established their roots in the state before the era of national fertility networks. The physician team is board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with extensive experience across IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, and third-party reproduction.
Under the Illume Fertility brand, the Trumbull clinical team is supported by a fully integrated nursing staff, a dedicated embryology laboratory, genetic testing coordinators, and financial counselors. The Illume model emphasizes continuity — patients who build a relationship with their physician and nursing team at Trumbull maintain that relationship throughout their care, regardless of which Illume location they use for monitoring.
Services and Treatments
- IVF with ICSI
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- IUI with partner or donor sperm
- Egg freezing (elective fertility preservation)
- Medical fertility preservation for oncology patients
- Donor egg IVF
- Donor sperm programs
- Gestational carrier coordination
- Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
- Male factor infertility workup
- PCOS management and ovulation induction
- Endometriosis assessment
- Fertility consultation with ovarian reserve testing
- LGBTQ+ family-building services
Laboratory and Success Rates
Illume Fertility's Trumbull laboratory supports full IVF cycle management, including ICSI, blastocyst culture, vitrification, and PGT biopsy coordination. The CTREI-origin practice has years of laboratory quality data that inform the Illume network's benchmarking and protocol standards. Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
The CTREI practice at Illume Fertility carries a particular significance in Connecticut's fertility landscape: it is one of the founding fertility programs in the state, with a physician culture shaped by decades of independent, patient-first practice before the consolidation that created the Illume brand. Patients who came to CTREI specifically for its independent character will find that the Illume transition has preserved the core team relationships and physician continuity that distinguished the practice.
The 4.6-star rating reflects strong patient satisfaction across a patient mix that includes both established CTREI patients and those new to Illume. Reviews frequently highlight the clinical team's thoroughness, the quality of the physician-patient relationship, and the supportive nursing team that guides patients through the emotional and logistical demands of fertility treatment. The Technology Drive location in Trumbull is conveniently positioned between Bridgeport and New Haven, drawing patients from across Fairfield and New Haven counties.
Connecticut's status as a fertility insurance mandate state adds a layer of financial accessibility to care at this location that patients in neighboring states do not have.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) is a lower-cost, private option that suits patients with no known fertility diagnosis — including single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and people who want to try a few cycles before committing to clinical treatment.
At-home insemination kits like those from MakeAMom come with step-by-step instructions designed for donor or partner sperm. Kits are a one-time purchase that can be reused until conception succeeds, require no clinic visit, and arrive in plain, discreet packaging. Many patients use them as a first step while working toward a fertility consultation — or alongside ovulation tracking while they wait for an appointment slot.
If you have a known fertility diagnosis, have been trying for 12 months without success (six months if you're over 35), or your physician has already recommended IUI or IVF, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
Connecticut has a fertility insurance mandate that requires qualifying health plans to cover a defined set of infertility diagnosis and treatment services, including IVF. This mandate significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs for many Connecticut-insured patients. Illume Fertility's financial counselors are well-versed in the mandate's requirements and can verify whether your plan is subject to the law, what specific services are covered, and what, if any, out-of-pocket costs remain. Financing options are available for services not covered under the mandate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of Illume Fertility (CTREI) Trumbull? The clinic is at 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611. This is the original CTREI practice address, now operating under the Illume Fertility brand.
What is the difference between CTREI and Illume Fertility? Connecticut Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CTREI) was one of Connecticut's original independent REI practices. It joined the Illume Fertility brand — along with RMA of Connecticut and other practices — creating a unified patient-facing identity while preserving the underlying clinical teams and physician practices.
Does Connecticut mandate fertility insurance coverage? Yes. Connecticut has a fertility insurance mandate that requires qualifying health plans to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment, including IVF. Coverage specifics depend on your plan type, and the financial counseling team can verify your benefits.
Does Illume Fertility serve LGBTQ+ patients? Yes. Illume Fertility has an established track record serving same-sex couples, single parents by choice, and transgender patients pursuing family building. Services include donor sperm coordination, donor egg IVF, and gestational carrier programs.