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Lifestyle Choices, From Diet To Supplements

Lifestyle Choices, From Diet To Supplements

  • Certain diets improve rates of success by nearly 50%
  • Most patients drastically overspend on vitamins and supplements
  • Lifestyle choices impact health of offspring and future generations

Are you making the right choices to improve your odds to have a healthy baby?

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PGT (PGS) Genetic Screening

PGT (PGS) Genetic Screening

  • Costs over $5,000
  • Helps doctors select the best embryos
  • Carries a risk of misdiagnosis or embryo damage

How do you figure out if you should do it?

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IVF - In Vitro Fertilization

IVF - In Vitro Fertilization

  • Success rates range from 5 to 50% per cycle
  • Costs $20,000 per cycle
  • Most patients do 2 to 3 cycles to have a baby

Will you make the right call on each important decision in the process?

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Surrogacy For Gay Dads: An Introduction

Surrogacy For Gay Dads: An Introduction

  • Requires coordination of egg donor, surrogate, fertility clinic, attorneys & more
  • A notoriously expensive path of $100k - $200k
  • Many decisions & challenges differ for gay & single men

We introduce you to the decisions & solutions

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Endometriosis

Endometriosis

  • It takes an average of 10 years to get diagnosed
  • Some approaches to diagnosis are risky and outmoded
  • Different treatments are better or worse depending on you

How can you determine the best plan for you personally?

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Medication Protocols

Medication Protocols

  • Protocol choices can improve odds of success for certain patients
  • Painful hyperstimulation can be avoided with the right approach
  • Excess drug use can cost patients $2,000 or more without any benefit

Are you on the protocol that maximizes your odds and minimizes your risk and cost?

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Egg Freezing

Egg Freezing

  • Most egg freezers spend over $30,000 in treatment
  • Success varies dramatically based on age
  • Only 10 - 15% have returned to use their eggs

How do you know if it makes sense for you?

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IUI or "Artificial Insemination"

IUI or "Artificial Insemination"

  • Done 4x more often than IVF
  • Depending on approach costs $150 - $4,000
  • Risky outcome in up to 30% of pregnancies

Will it save you money, or just waste your time?

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Fertility 101

Fertility 101

  • How long should it take to get pregnant & when should you get help?
  • How can you optimize the chances of conceiving naturally?
  • What problems make pregnancy unlikely & and how do I know if I have one?

All the things you wish they'd taught you in high school

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The IVF Laboratory

The IVF Laboratory

  • A good lab can improve success rates by 2x
  • Lab quality varies dramatically from clinic to clinic
  • Quality and excellence can be concretely measured

How do you find a world-class lab?

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African American Fertility

African American Fertility

  • African American women have 2x higher rates of infertility
  • Only 16% of doctors recognize the severity of the issue
  • Treatment success rates can be 50% lower than other races

How Can You Access & Improve Care To Raise Your Odds of Success?

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Male Factor Infertility

Male Factor Infertility

  • Affects 30 - 50% of infertility cases
  • Semen analysis readings are notoriously unreliable
  • Proceeding to “IVF” at $20,000 may not be necessary

Are you being treated properly or just ushered into IVF?

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture

  • Costs $1,000 - $3,000 & 5 - 15 hours for full-treatment
  • Experts radically disagree on who it truly helps
  • Acupuncturist credenialing & expertise varies dramatically

Will acupuncture actually improve your odds of conceiving?

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ICSI

ICSI

  • Costs $1,500 - $3,000
  • ICSI is a surgical procedure on the egg
  • Many doctors say it’s overused or harmful to some patients

How do you know if it’s worth it in your case?

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Embryo Transfer

Embryo Transfer

  • Each transfer costs over $3,000 and most fail
  • Success can vary by 30% between doctors at the same clinic
  • Decisions impact the health of the mother and children

How do you improve your odds and lower your risks?

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Lifestyle Choices, From Diet To Supplements

PGT (PGS) Genetic Screening

IVF - In Vitro Fertilization

Surrogacy For Gay Dads: An Introduction

Endometriosis

Medication Protocols

Egg Freezing

IUI or "Artificial Insemination"

Fertility 101

The IVF Laboratory

African American Fertility

Male Factor Infertility

Acupuncture

ICSI

Embryo Transfer

Fertility is complicated… and doctor visits are short

…but you don't have to make life-changing decisions without good information
Our courses give you the insight & tools to make wise choices at every step
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Admired by the very best fertility doctors.
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Zev Williams
Division Chief, Columbia University
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FertilityIQ helps you avoid treatment decisions you’ll regret, so you can have the family you want as soon as possible
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William Schoolcraft
Founder & Medical Director, Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
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FertilityIQ is the absolute gold standard for fertility patient education today.
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Jamie Grifo
Medical Director, NYU
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The best resource for cutting edge, balanced, and unbiased information
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Owen Davis
Past President, ASRM & Associate Director, Weill Cornell Medicine
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Patients who use FertilityIQ give themselves a real advantage.
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Eve Feinberg
Medical Director & Assistant Professor, Northwestern University
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The education all male factor patients deserve, but few truly get.
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Michael Eisenberg
Director of Male Reproductive Medicine & Surgery, Stanford
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I consistently recommend FertilityIQ. The information is research-based, not biased, and exactly what patients are looking for.
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Dr. Alice Domar
Domar Center Founder & Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School
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Where respected experts help patients make more informed choices.
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Valerie Baker
Division Chief, Johns Hopkins University
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FertilityIQ delivers patients crucial information to build healthy families
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Jorge Chavarro
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
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FertilityIQ is an excellent resource for comprehensive fertility information
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David Adamson
Past President, ASRM & President, World Endometriosis Research Foundation
Courses

Lifestyle Choices, From Diet To Supplements

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African American Fertility

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IVF - In Vitro Fertilization

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PGT (PGS) Genetic Screening

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Endometriosis

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Egg Freezing

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IUI or "Artificial Insemination"

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Male Factor Infertility

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Surrogacy For Gay Dads: An Introduction

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Acupuncture

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ICSI

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Embryo Transfer

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Trans Masculine Fertility

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The IVF Laboratory

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Trans Feminine Fertility

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Fertility 101

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Featured Lessons
IVF

Medication Protocols

IVF

Day 3 vs Day 5 Embryos

Lifestyle & Fertility

Vitamins, Supplements & Fertility

IVF

Risks of IVF

Egg Freezing

Does Egg Freezing Work?

ICSI

Who Needs ICSI & Who Doesn’t?

IVF

Transferring Fresh or Frozen Embryos

Lifestyle & Fertility

Diet & Fertility

Endometriosis

Treating Endometriosis

IVF

Which Embryo To Transfer?

Acupuncture

Does Acupuncture Improve Outcomes?

Male Factor Infertility

The Semen Analysis

Lifestyle & Fertility

Smoking, Caffeine, Alcohol: Impacts On Fertility

Embryo Transfer

How Many Embryos to Transfer?

IUI

Deciding Between IUI vs IVF

Lifestyle & Fertility

Body Fat and Fertility

Genetic Screening

The Benefits of PGS

Lifestyle & Fertility

Exercise and Fertility

Male Factor Infertility

Varicocele

Genetic Screening

Criticisms of PGS

IUI

How Well IUI Works By Patient Type

Egg Freezing

Age & Egg Freezing

The IVF Lab

Measuring Lab Quality

Male Factor Infertility

Azoospermia

Quick Reads
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Founder's Notes
The FertilityIQ Family Builder Workplace Index: 2017 - 2018
FertilityIQ DATA
The Best Companies To Work For As A Fertility Patient: 2016 - 2017 Rankings
Personal Story
Kelly O'Connor, Mother through surrogacy</p>
How I Saved $50,000 On Surrogacy
Medical Research
Why You Shouldn't Use Fertility Tests to Predict Your Ability to Get Pregnant Naturally
Founder's Notes
Free IVF: Grants and Charities
FertilityIQ DATA
IVF Refund and Package Programs
Expert's Perspective
Lia Bernardi, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Northwestern Medicine</p>
When Is The ERA Test Appropriate?
Personal Story
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Getting it Together After the Diagnosis: Making a Plan With Your Partner
FertilityIQ DATA
FertilityIQ Protocol: How to Pick a Fertility Doctor
Personal Story
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Starting off on the wrong foot: Our first surrogacy attempts
Expert's Perspective
Victor Fujimoto, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, UCSF</p>
Treating East Asian Women For Infertility
Expert's Perspective
Beth Jaeger-Skigen, LCSW, Licensed therapist &amp; RESOLVE committee member</p>
Sex & Infertility: How to Reconnect Sexually During Infertility
Personal Story
Anonymous,
How My Sister Became Our Egg Donor
Founder's Notes
Grant With Hilariously Infertile
Founder's Notes
Paying For IVF With A Loan Or Credit Card
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Our Partnership With RESOLVE
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Grant With Matt & Doree
Expert's Perspective
An Overview of Miscarriage & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Founder's Notes
FertilityIQ Smarter Together IVF Grant
Founder's Notes
Finding an IVF Doctor is Total Hell
Founder's Notes
How We Handle Doctor Assessments
Expert's Perspective
Peter Nagy, Ph.D, Head embryologist and laboratory director at Reproductive Biology Associates in Atlanta</p>
Is it safe to ship cryopreserved eggs (and embryos)?
Expert's Perspective
Zev Williams, MD, PhD, Division Chief, Columbia University, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility</p>
Early Pregnancy Loss
Personal Story
Jason Walter, Male factor infertility patient</p>
Marriage & Male Infertility: Not on the Same Page and That’s O.K.
Medical Research
When One IVF Cycle Completes All Your Family Building Goals
Personal Story
Anonymous,
A Relationship + Low AMH: Deciding Between Freezing Eggs or Embryos
Expert's Perspective
Holly Hutchison, Holly Hutchison oversees practice operations at [Reproductive Health Center](https://www.fertilityiq.com/clinics/reproductive-health-center) in Tucson </p>
Outsmarting The Fox and Other Insurance Fables
Expert's Perspective
Val Baker, MD, MPH, Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Stanford</p>
How We Might Treat South Asian Women Differently
Medical Research
The Impact Of Maternal Age On Kids' Fertility
Medical Research
Do Egg Freezers Regret Their Decision?
Medical Research
CRISPR, Gene Editing and IVF
Expert's Perspective
Dan Bowers, MD, Medical Director, HART Program</p>
Assisted Reproductive Technologies For HIV-Positive Men
Expert's Perspective
Dominique de Ziegler, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Paris Ouest</p>
Dr de Ziegler's Guide To Endometriosis
Medical Research
IVF Patients Suffer Less Often From Postpartum Depression
Medical Research
Is Freeze-Only Effective?
Medical Research
Stress and Miscarriage
Medical Research
Diet and Endometriosis
Medical Research
"Unexplained" Infertility & Conceiving Naturally
Medical Research
Endometriosis and Migraines
FertilityIQ DATA
Money, Occupation and IVF Success Rates
Expert's Perspective
Amber Cooper, Medical Director, Centers for Reproductive Medicine and Wellness; Adjunct Assistant Professor, St. Louis University</p>
From MacBooks to MAC Cosmetics: How Our Daily Routine Impacts Fertility
Personal Story
Anonymous,
Egg Freezing: Fertility, Math, and Me
Expert's Perspective
Mary Sabo, L.Ac DACM, Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, private practice in Manhattan. </p>
Fertility and Chinese Herbs
Expert's Perspective
Michael L. Eisenberg, MD, Director, Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Stanford University</p>
The Male Fertility Evaluation: Enhances Options and Signals of Future Health
Medical Research
Does Your Clinic Influence If Your Embryos Are Good
Medical Research
IUI or IVF For Unexplained Infertility
Expert's Perspective
Melissa B. Brisman, Reproductive attorney at Melissa Brisman, Esq and owner of Reproductive Possibiities in New Jersey</p>
Strategies For Getting Custody of Your Embryos
Expert's Perspective
Andrea Braverman, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson Hospital</p>
Freezing Eggs or Embryos: A Therapist's Perspective
Founder's Notes
UCSF Offers a Cheaper Alternative to Traditional IVF
Medical Research
When IVF Babies Grow Up, Are They Healthy?
Expert's Perspective
Peter Nagy, Ph.D, Head embryologist and laboratory director at Reproductive Biology Associates in Atlanta</p>
Egg Freezing, Vitrification & Judging Your Lab’s Track Record
Medical Research
Will Your Child Request Their Sperm Donor's Identity?
Medical Research
What Mosaicism Means for Live Birth Rates
Medical Research
Scott Morin, MD, Third year fellow at Thomas Jefferson University and RMA of New Jersey</p>
Why It Matters Which Doctor Performs Your IVF Transfer
FertilityIQ DATA
Patient Survey: Who Decides How Many Embryos To Transfer?
Personal Story
Christene Barberich, Global Editor-In-Chief &amp; Co-Founder of Refinery29</p>
A Conversation With Refinery29 Founder Christene Barberich
Personal Story
Anonymous,
The Seventh Cycle: A Conversation With A Very Experienced Egg Donor
Expert's Perspective
Ali Domar, PhD , Executive Director, Domar Centers for Mind/Body Health, Assoc. Professor of Obstetrics, Harvard University</p>
How to Survive the Emotional Toll of Miscarriage
Expert's Perspective
Jacque Cohen, PhD, Laboratory Director at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (NIH)</p>
How Long Are Frozen Eggs and Embryos Good For?
Expert's Perspective
Eve Feinberg, MD, Medical Director of Northwestern Medicine, Fertility &amp; Reproductive Medicine</p>
Ovarian Reserve Screening & Egg Freezing
Expert's Perspective
Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM, Acupuncturist at Oregon Reproductive Medicine and Portland Acupuncture Studio </p>
How Acupuncture Impacts IVF Success Rates
Expert's Perspective
Owen Davis, President of ASRM and reproductive endocrinologist at Cornell</p>
Freeze Eggs or Embryos?
Expert's Perspective
Bill Singer, Esq., Partner at Singer &amp; Feuden, specializing in the creation and protection of families of all configurations</p>
Why Birth Certificates Don't Establish Parentage
Founder's Notes
Affordable Fertility Treatment in New York
Personal Story
Rena Strober, Actress and egg freezing patient</p>
Frozen: The Story of My Fertility
Expert's Perspective
Paula Amato, MD, Reproductive endocrinologist at Oregon Health &amp; Science University in Portland</p>
Family-Building Options for Transgender People
Expert's Perspective
Jason E. Swain, PhD, HCLD, Corporate Lab Director, CCRM Network</p>
Improving IVF Success Rates: Using Low Oxygen in the Lab
Expert's Perspective
Beth Jaeger-Skigen, LCSW, Licensed therapist &amp; RESOLVE committee member</p>
Infertility and the Holidays: The Perfect Storm
Personal Story
Nancy Rohde, Fertility patient and mother through IVF and surrogacy</p>
Twiblings: Being Pregnant During Surrogacy
Medical Research
IUI Success Rates Doubled With Endometrial Scratch
Medical Research
The Impact of Sugar, Soda and Caffeine on IVF
Medical Research
Does Vitamin D Impact Fertility and IVF Success Rates?
Expert's Perspective
Eric Forman, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist &amp; Lab Supervisor, Columbia University</p>
The Problem of Mosaic Embryos in IVF
Medical Research
The best starting point in treating PCOS? It’s not Clomid.
Medical Research
Weight Loss and IVF
Personal Story
Jaime Churchill, Jaime is a three time surrogate and lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son</p>
10 Things You Need To Know About Surrogates
Expert's Perspective
Jim Hotaling, MD MS FECSM, Co-director Center for Reconstructive Urology &amp; Men’s Health, University of Utah</p>
Sperm 101: How to Interpret the Semen Analysis
Expert's Perspective
Angela Le, L.Ac., FABORM, Acupuncturist and founder of Fifth Avenue Fertility Wellness in New York City</p>
A Healthy Fertility Diet
Personal Story
Katie Ferraro, Mom of one IVF baby and quadruplets.</p>
Wrangling With Reduction
Personal Story
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What We Never Expected About Reciprocal IVF