What Is Infertility?

What Is Infertility?

The American Society of Reproduction (ASRM) defines infertility as a disease, condition, or status characterized by the need for medical intervention, including, but not limited to, the use of donor gametes or donor embryos in order to achieve a successful pregnancy either as an individual or with a partner. The definition is inclusive of the LGBTQ+ and single communities. There are many fertility treatments available for people experiencing infertility: the most successful being surrogacy. Learn more about infertility and how it affects 1 in 8 couples.

The American Society of Reproduction (ASRM) defines infertility as a disease, condition, or status characterized by the need for medical intervention, including, but not limited to, the use of donor gametes or donor embryos in order to achieve a successful pregnancy either as an individual or with a partner. The definition is inclusive of the LGBTQ+ and single communities. There are many fertility treatments available for people experiencing infertility: the most successful being surrogacy. Learn more about infertility and how it affects 1 in 8 couples.

Infertility Defined | The New Definition of Infertility

Infertility Defined | The New Definition of Infertility

What Is The Definition of Infertility The American Society of Reproduction (ASRM) has redefined infertility to be inclusive of ...

Father's Day Reflections

Father’s Day Reflections

As Father’s Day approaches, we’d like to shift our attention to the many intended fathers who are looking forward to adding a little ...

The Impact Endometriosis Can Have on Fertility

The Impact Endometriosis Can Have on Fertility

Endometriosis can often be a very misunderstood and often misdiagnosed medical condition even though it affects one in ten women ...

Interview with Dr. Serena Chen for PCOS Awareness Month

Interview with Dr. Serena Chen for PCOS Awareness Month

Interview with Dr. Serena Chen for PCOS Awareness Month September is PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the ...

September is PCOS Awareness Month

September is PCOS Awareness Month

PCOS Awareness Month is a federally designated month that aims to increase awareness around Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is one ...

Unexplained Infertility: What It Is and What Are Your Options

Unexplained Infertility: What It Is and What Are Your Options

Infertility is defined as a disease, condition, or status characterized by the need for medical intervention, including, but not ...

Hashimoto's Disease: How It Could Affect Your Pregnancy

Hashimoto’s Disease: How It Could Affect Your Pregnancy

Hashimoto’s disease, sometimes referred to as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. ...

What is an Immature Ovum?

What is an Immature Ovum?

One of the more gratifying moments in the midst of a demanding IVF cycle is learning how your body is responding to the infertility ...

Hostile Uterus and Cervical Mucus Hostility

Hostile Uterus and Cervical Mucus Hostility

While a couple may be unable to conceive for any number of reasons, many are related to basic anatomical issues. Conditions must be just ...

Ovulation 101: What You Need To Know

Ovulation 101: What You Need To Know

While most women learned the basics about their menstrual cycle in middle school, many have little working knowledge about the process ...

High Prolactin and Hyperprolactinemia Infertility

High Prolactin and Hyperprolactinemia Infertility

While there are literally dozens of factors that come into play for conception, hormones are a major part of the equation; balancing them ...

Infertility and Depression

Infertility and Depression

Infertility can be an extremely isolating experience. Wanting something that is just out of reach is often excruciating – and when ...

Pregnancy after miscarriage

Pregnancy after miscarriage

Losing a pregnancy can be one of the most painful experiences a woman goes through. With 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies ending in ...

What is Miscarriage and Coping with the Loss

What is Miscarriage and Coping with the Loss

Miscarriages are tragic events, and they are more common than most people realize. There are often misconceptions regarding what ...

Secondary Infertility: What You Need to Know

Secondary Infertility: What You Need to Know

What is Secondary Infertility? Have you ever given birth to one child, but for some reason couldn’t get pregnant again? Maybe a best ...

Study Suggests Link Between Stress and Infertility

Study Suggests Link Between Stress and Infertility

Stress is a malevolent force in today’s society; there can be little wonder that it would have an adverse effect upon fertility. ...

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