What Counts as Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF)?
This guide explains what recurrent implantation failure (RIF) means within the Uterine & Implantation (RIF/RPL) pathway. It focuses on choices that truly change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence instead of confusion. What It Is Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) is when multiple good-quality embryos are transferred but do not implant successfully. […]
LGBTQ+ Specific Stressors — Resources That Help
Key Takeaways LGBTQ+ intended parents face stressors that differ from heterosexual couples, including stigma, complex legal processes, and uneven clinic experiences. Emotional and mental-health tools help counter isolation and minority stress. Strong legal support and LGBTQ-affirming clinics create safer, more predictable pathways. Peer networks and community groups significantly reduce the feeling of navigating parenthood alone. […]
Embryo Mosaicism — Decision‑Making Framework
Mosaicism means an embryo has a mix of normal (euploid) and abnormal (aneuploid) cells. It is not fully normal, not fully abnormal—it’s in the middle. Where it fits: Mosaicism is identified through PGT-A. It becomes relevant when you have few or no euploid embryos. It is a transfer decision, not a stimulation decision. What it […]
Financial Planning for Multi‑Cycle Journeys
Key Takeaways Fertility success often requires multiple cycles, especially after age 35. Financial planning reduces emotional and financial pressure during treatment. Knowing when to shift strategies (IVF → donor → surrogacy) avoids wasted cycles and budget overrun. Cost structures vary widely by country, clinic, and add-ons like PGT-A or ICSI. Upfront budgeting helps families avoid […]
Sleep Hygiene — Routines That Stick
Key Takeaways Sleep directly affects hormones, egg quality, sperm quality, metabolism, and mood. Simple routines—not perfection—drive long-term results. Consistency matters more than number of hours alone. Small environmental changes (light, temperature, timing) dramatically improve sleep quality. Screens, stress, and irregular schedules are the most common disruptors—and fixable. Better sleep enhances IVF outcomes, natural conception chances, […]
Intended Parent Requirements — Married, Single, LGBTQ+
Intended Parent (IP) requirements—marital status, sexual orientation, and family structure—vary across the United States. Because surrogacy is regulated state by state, the rules for who can become a legal parent differ based on: State statutes County-level judge interpretation Whether donor gametes are used Whether one or both intended parents are genetically related Whether intended parents […]
Male Factor After Chemo — DNA Fragmentation and Plans
Key Takeaways Chemotherapy can temporarily—or sometimes permanently—impact sperm count, motility, morphology, and DNA integrity. DNA fragmentation tests are essential after cancer treatment because semen analysis alone may miss deeper sperm damage. Recovery timelines are highly individual: some men rebound in 12–24 months, while others need medical support or assisted reproduction. ICSI with tested sperm, sperm […]
IVF Cost Calculator — How to Use and What’s Included
Key Takeaways An IVF cost calculator helps estimate treatment expenses before starting your fertility journey. It includes essential and optional cost components such as medications, diagnostics, ICSI, embryo freezing, and genetic testing. Understanding each cost factor allows you to plan better, avoid surprises, and choose the right clinic. Real-life examples and testimonials show how calculators […]
Parental Karyotyping — When It’s Useful
Parental karyotyping is a blood test that maps each parent’s chromosomes to check for structural rearrangements such as balanced translocations, inversions, deletions, or duplications.In plain English: it shows whether something in the chromosome layout—not the genes themselves—could be causing infertility, miscarriages, or embryo abnormalities. Where it fits: Usually ordered after recurrent pregnancy loss, severely abnormal […]
Male Fertility Nutrition — Antioxidants and Lifestyle
Key Takeaways Sperm health is highly responsive to nutrition, antioxidants, and lifestyle habits. Oxidative stress is one of the top causes of low sperm count, poor motility, and DNA fragmentation. Key nutrients—zinc, selenium, CoQ10, vitamins C & E, and omega-3 fatty acids—directly improve sperm function. Lifestyle factors such as sleep, exercise, weight, and toxin exposure […]
