Fertility Bowl

I froze 4 PGTA tested embryos last April (at 39 years old) and implanting one this next cycle. I am currently signing all the forms and there are SO many risks with IVF- possible inc in cancer and mul… more

This process is so brutal. So so so much waiting and patience. I have no patience so this is very hard. We are a lesbian couple in the early stages of reciprocal ivf. Having issues picking a donor who… more

Odd question. But have any other women had the thought of being with another man just to get her pregnant because she thinks it's her husband's problem? Or is it just me...I love him so much b… more

Got my IUI done for the first time combined with letrozole and got pregnancy test negative. The fertility center wants to do another round of IUI the following month itself and says it takes multiple … more

Looking for advice. I’m about 16 days late. I’ve tested a few times and it’s been negative. My cycle is usually consistent. Could I be pregnant and am I just testing too early ? First time in this sit… more

Going through IVF. Just had my blood draw with an HCG level of 85, 11 days post transfer. Doc says it's on the low side so going back in a few days to see how it trends. Anyone have success storie… more

After 3 earlier miscarriages, finally pregnant at 12 weeks now. Unfortunately NIPT came back with high risk for Monosomy X. Waiting to get an appointment with MFM. Heartbroken and have no clue what to… more

Any recommendations on fertility centers in Chicago that offer IUI? Preferably one that takes Cigna and is LGBTQ friendly.

Deloitte question - do we we need to be “diagnosed with infertility” to get $20k to use for IVF? Or do we have $20k for anything fertility related? Getting confused by the brochure

I exhausted my medication benefit conceiving our first child so having to go out of pocket for the second. I’ve used SMP and Freedom in the past to pay cash…anyone have other suggestions for good cash… more

Anyone from MA undergone IUI recently? How much does it cost?

Any recommendations for fertility clinics in Miami? From SART results looking at IVFMD, uhealth, ivf Florida…also conceptions gets good reviews and uses LifeAire which may or may not matter? 1.5 yr in… more

Hi everyone! By chance has anyone had an ovarian prp treatment? I know it’s a newer procedure -I’m current doctor has been doing it for a while and he told me it’s been practiced in NYC for 10 years.… more

Anyone have any recs for a fertility specialist in Houston TX?

All my friends seem to be getting pregnant so easily, and here I am, trying for 1.5 years with only a chemical pregnancy loss at 5 weeks. I go to baby showers, and as much as I want to celebrate, I ca… more

Do you know if the Accenture Cigna Insurance will cover elective C section?

Hi all, with vaginismus and extreme tightness around the thighs , it’s highly challenging to tolerate penetration. Chances of sperm going inside are near zero 😔😔. Any tips on how to get pregnant nat… more

Hey Ladies- I just wanted to reach out and say thank you to whoever recommended The Egg Whisperer podcast! I always hit an emotional low as my 2ww comes to a close and I reflect on my age, knowing I have to do mo… more

Wife and I have a follow-up on Tuesday after a successful extraction and two rounds of IVF. We are both thinking that she’ll suggest a third round of IVF.

As a man, being emotionally strong is getting… more

Hello ladies! I have started the process of egg freezing and currently working with the fertility clinic nurse to get the medications. I have Anthem BCBS insurance. Can you please confirm if you need … more

Just venting here… it’s so tough being a woman in corporate America/tech. Had to have an endometrial biopsy and then go to work the next day like everything’s normal. I’ve been cramping for a week now… more

Does anyone know if egg freezing for women can be covered on any special supplemental insurances? For women without major complications than endo and fibroids? Thank you for sharing!

Any child free couples living in Fredericksburg/Culpepper/Spotsylvania area? Looking for some people to hang out with that understand infertility and the heartbreak it comes with

Had my FET last Wednesday and have been super gassy ever since. Is this normal?

Is there anyone in this bowl who works at @EY and has had a snag getting their prescriptions managed through CloudRX because they aren't on an "employer list"? That's what CloudRX is… more

Anyone use donor eggs? Would love to understand your experience in getting to the point of grieving genetic or ancestral loss/ getting to acceptance

Hi everyone. Has anyone used a fertility monitor like Inito, Mira or Kegg? They advertise a lot on social media. I feel like they’re kind of gimmicky, but wanna know if others have used them and had positiv… more

Hi everyone. Has anyone tried Needed Egg Quality Support supplements? Had it truly worked to help improve egg quality for IVF or even just trying on your own?

How much is surrogacy? Opening up to the idea after 3 failed FETs

I got my PGT-A results back. Of my 3 embryos, only one came back euploid. I go to Shady Grove and their communication with me could not be worse.
My question to you ladies is: since I’m 37, should I t… more

Any women out there decide to do parenthood on their own? 36, incredibly single, and know it won’t be easy for me to get pregnant so fertility treatments are in my future no matter what. What made you… more

Did a fresh transfer 6 days ago, on a 5 day embryo. When should I start testing at home? My bloodwork isn’t until 6 more days. I did have a trigger shot with hcg (13 days ago.)

Does anyone have recommendations for a good acupuncturist that specializes in fertility who is based in NYC?

Finally decided to take the first steps of this journey! Anyone have fertility clinic/doctor recommendations in Los Angeles? Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

Hey everyone - looking for fertility clinic suggestions in NYC - any insights and recommendations would be extremely helpful. Looking into freezing embryos / IVF. Just starting my journey and feeling … more

Anyone else on Circle’s waitlist? How long have you been waiting? We were told 13-15 months. Now it’s been 14 months but we haven’t received a profile.

Ccrm won’t consider intralipids. Has anyone had success getting a RI outside of CCRM but still working with CCRM for the actual transfer?

Feeling exceptionally sad after a failed FET. We only had one eupeloid, so if we want o keep going, it’s back to square one to restart egg retrieval. I could use some words of encouragement - how ar… more