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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PGS & CCS 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

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Lesson

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"

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

PGS & CCS 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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Lesson

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

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?

Take the Course Learn More

Lifestyle Choices, From Diet To Supplements

PGS & CCS 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

Male Factor Infertility

Acupuncture

ICSI

Embryo Transfer

Lifestyle Choices, From Diet To Supplements

PGS & CCS 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

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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Division Chief, Columbia University

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Founder & Medical Director, Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine

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Medical Director, NYU

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Past President, ASRM & Associate Director, Weill Cornell Medicine

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Eve Feinberg

Medical Director & Assistant Professor, Northwestern University

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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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Valerie Baker

Division Chief, Johns Hopkins University

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Jorge Chavarro

Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School

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David Adamson

Past President, ASRM & President, World Endometriosis Research Foundation

Courses

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

Founder's Notes

Free IVF: Grants and Charities

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

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

Early Pregnancy Loss

Personal Story

Jason Walter, Male factor infertility patient

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

Outsmarting The Fox and Other Insurance Fables

Expert's Perspective

Beth Jaeger-Skigen, LCSW, Licensed therapist & RESOLVE committee member

Sex & Infertility: How to Reconnect Sexually During Infertility

Expert's Perspective

Val Baker, MD, MPH, Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Stanford

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

Assisted Reproductive Technologies For HIV-Positive Men

Expert's Perspective

Dominique de Ziegler, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Paris Ouest

Dr de Ziegler's Guide To Endometriosis

Medical Research

IVF Patients Suffer Less Often From Postpartum Depression

Founder's Notes

The FertilityIQ Family Builder Workplace Index: 2017 - 2018

Expert's Perspective

Victor Fujimoto, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, UCSF

Treating East Asian Women For Infertility

Medical Research

Is Freeze-Only Effective?

Medical Research

Why You Shouldn't Use Fertility Tests to Predict Your Ability to Get Pregnant Naturally

FertilityIQ DATA

The FertilityIQ Family Builder Workplace Index: 2019 -2020

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

From MacBooks to MAC Cosmetics: How Our Daily Routine Impacts Fertility

Personal Story

Anonymous,

Egg Freezing: Fertility, Math, and Me

Personal Story

Ralph Buchalter, Ralph Buchalter is a writer and father of three living in northern NJ

Starting off on the wrong foot: Our first surrogacy attempts

Expert's Perspective

Mary Sabo, L.Ac DACM, Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, private practice in Manhattan.

Fertility and Chinese Herbs

FertilityIQ DATA

FertilityIQ Protocol: How to Pick a Fertility Doctor

Founder's Notes

FertilityIQ Smarter Together IVF Grant

Expert's Perspective

Michael L. Eisenberg, MD, Director, Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Stanford University

The Male Fertility Evaluation: Enhances Options and Signals of Future Health

Founder's Notes

Finding an IVF Doctor is Total Hell

Medical Research

Does Your Clinic Influence If Your Embryos Are Good

FertilityIQ DATA

The Best Companies To Work For As A Fertility Patient: 2016 - 2017 Rankings

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

Strategies For Getting Custody of Your Embryos

Expert's Perspective

Lia Bernardi, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Northwestern Medicine

When Is The ERA Test Appropriate?

Expert's Perspective

Andrea Braverman, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson Hospital

Freezing Eggs or Embryos: A Therapist's Perspective

FertilityIQ DATA

IVF Refund and Package Programs

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

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

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 & Co-Founder of Refinery29

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

How to Survive the Emotional Toll of Miscarriage

Expert's Perspective

Jacque Cohen, PhD, Laboratory Director at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (NIH)

How Long Are Frozen Eggs and Embryos Good For?

Expert's Perspective

Eve Feinberg, MD, Medical Director of Northwestern Medicine, Fertility & Reproductive Medicine

Ovarian Reserve Screening & Egg Freezing

Expert's Perspective

Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM, Acupuncturist at Oregon Reproductive Medicine and Portland Acupuncture Studio

How Acupuncture Impacts IVF Success Rates

Expert's Perspective

Owen Davis, President of ASRM and reproductive endocrinologist at Cornell

Freeze Eggs or Embryos?

Expert's Perspective

Bill Singer, Esq., Partner at Singer & Feuden, specializing in the creation and protection of families of all configurations

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

Frozen: The Story of My Fertility

Expert's Perspective

Paula Amato, MD, Reproductive endocrinologist at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland

Family-Building Options for Transgender People

Personal Story

Anonymous,

How My Sister Became Our Egg Donor

Expert's Perspective

Jason E. Swain, PhD, HCLD, Corporate Lab Director, CCRM Network

Improving IVF Success Rates: Using Low Oxygen in the Lab

Personal Story

Laura Leigh Abby, IUI and IVF patient

Getting it Together After the Diagnosis: Making a Plan With Your Partner

Expert's Perspective

Beth Jaeger-Skigen, LCSW, Licensed therapist & RESOLVE committee member

Infertility and the Holidays: The Perfect Storm

Personal Story

Nancy Rohde, Fertility patient and mother through IVF and surrogacy

Twiblings: Being Pregnant During Surrogacy

Founder's Notes

Grant With Matt & Doree

Expert's Perspective

An Overview of Miscarriage & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

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 & Lab Supervisor, Columbia University

The Problem of Mosaic Embryos in IVF

Founder's Notes

Our Partnership With RESOLVE

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

10 Things You Need To Know About Surrogates

Founder's Notes

Paying For IVF With A Loan Or Credit Card

Expert's Perspective

Jim Hotaling, MD MS FECSM, Co-director Center for Reconstructive Urology & Men’s Health, University of Utah

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

A Healthy Fertility Diet

Personal Story

Kelly O'Connor, Mother through surrogacy

How I Saved $50,000 On Surrogacy

Personal Story

Katie Ferraro, Mom of one IVF baby and quadruplets.

Wrangling With Reduction

Personal Story

Christina Bailey, Mom through Reciprocal IVF, Blogger & Instagrammer @babybaileymamadrama

What We Never Expected About Reciprocal IVF