Diversity Fertility Services is a fertility clinic located in Short Hills, New Jersey, serving patients in Essex County and the broader northern and central New Jersey region. Short Hills is an affluent community within Millburn Township, conveniently located near major transportation routes and accessible from Maplewood, Summit, Livingston, and the surrounding area. New Jersey has a robust fertility insurance mandate, making many services at Diversity Fertility Services accessible to patients with qualifying state-regulated insurance plans. The clinic's name reflects a commitment to providing fertility care for all patients, regardless of background, family structure, or sexual orientation. For a comprehensive statewide listing of New Jersey fertility resources, visit our New Jersey fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Diversity Fertility Services is staffed by reproductive endocrinologists with fellowship training and board certification in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. The clinic's clinical team includes fertility nurses, embryologists, patient coordinators, and sonographers who support patients through every phase of evaluation and treatment. The clinic's emphasis on diversity and inclusion means that the care team is experienced in working with LGBTQ+ patients, single parents by choice, and patients from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds.
Services and Treatments
Diversity Fertility Services offers a comprehensive range of fertility services:
- Fertility evaluation — hormonal bloodwork (AMH, FSH, LH, estradiol, TSH), antral follicle count, hysterosalpingography, saline infusion sonography, and semen analysis
- Ovulation induction — letrozole and clomiphene with monitoring
- Injectable gonadotropin therapy with monitoring
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) — for unexplained infertility, cervical factor, mild male factor, single women, and same-sex couples
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) — conventional and individualized protocols
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M)
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Egg and embryo cryopreservation — elective and oncofertility
- Third-party reproduction — donor egg, donor sperm, and gestational carrier coordination
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
Laboratory and Success Rates
Diversity Fertility Services maintains an IVF laboratory that supports the full cycle workflow, from fertilization through embryo culture, biopsy, and cryopreservation. Vitrification is the standard approach for all freeze cycles, and extended blastocyst culture is routine. Embryologists work to optimize conditions for each patient's embryos throughout the culture period.
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 Short Hills location serves patients seeking a fertility clinic that explicitly values inclusivity. LGBTQ+ patients, single individuals, and patients from diverse backgrounds may particularly appreciate a clinical environment designed with their needs in mind. The northern New Jersey location is convenient for Essex, Morris, and Union county residents, and the practice is accessible by NJ Transit rail. Patients report a welcoming and affirming clinical environment alongside high-quality medical care.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. For individuals and couples exploring their options before pursuing formal medical treatment — or those working with a known sperm donor — at-home insemination kits offer a private, lower-cost first step. MakeAMom offers FDA-cleared at-home insemination systems designed for a variety of needs: the CryoBaby kit works with frozen or low-volume sperm, the Impregnator kit is optimized for low motility sperm, and the BabyMaker kit is designed for users with sensitivities or conditions such as vaginismus. All kits are reusable and shipped in plain, discreet packaging. MakeAMom reports an average 67% success rate among clients who use their home insemination systems. At-home insemination is not a replacement for medical care when underlying conditions are present, but it can be a meaningful starting point — and knowing when to consult a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
New Jersey has a strong fertility insurance mandate requiring most state-regulated group health plans to cover the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including IVF for qualifying patients. Diversity Fertility Services works with New Jersey insurance plans and maintains financial counselors who can assist with benefit verification and authorization.
Self-funded ERISA employer plans are not subject to the New Jersey mandate. Patients with such plans should verify their specific benefits with their employer HR department before assuming coverage applies.
Other mandate states: New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island also require insurers to cover IVF and related treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diversity Fertility Services inclusive of LGBTQ+ patients? Yes. As the name suggests, the clinic actively serves LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Services such as donor sperm IUI and IVF for same-sex female couples, donor egg IVF for same-sex male couples, and gestational carrier coordination for individuals and couples who require a surrogate are all offered. The clinical team has experience navigating the specific needs and concerns of LGBTQ+ patients pursuing parenthood.
Does New Jersey's fertility mandate cover IUI for single women? New Jersey's mandate covers the treatment of infertility, and coverage for IUI using donor sperm may apply depending on how the plan defines infertility and whether a diagnosis applies. Single women and same-sex couples should discuss the specifics of their plan's coverage with the clinic's financial counselors and their insurance plan administrator.
What is the typical cost of PGT-A at Diversity Fertility Services? PGT-A pricing typically includes a per-embryo biopsy and testing fee, in addition to the IVF cycle costs. The clinic's financial team can provide current pricing. Some insurance plans cover PGT-A; others do not. Patients should verify PGT coverage separately from IVF coverage when reviewing their benefits.
How do I prepare for my first appointment at Diversity Fertility Services? Bring any prior fertility-related medical records, previous bloodwork, semen analysis results, and a list of current medications. If you have had prior fertility treatment, request records from your previous clinic. Arrive prepared to discuss your family-building goals, timeline, and any prior pregnancy history.