Fertility Bowl

If you’ve had a fight with your husband and don’t want to be the one to initiate contact, but your fertile window has just started, what do you usually do?

Do you still let him know about the timing or ask if you … more

Trying to conceive and looking to understand what supplements are actually helpful. What are the must-have vitamins/supplements you took during TTC? Also, any recommendations for the best CoQ10 (brand… more

After trying naturally, we’ve met with an RE and they are suggesting IVF, so we’ll start in July. I’m feeling overwhelmed with information. Any advice for someone just diving into this?

Any1 find a good liners when taking vag insert progesterone ? Everything I have tried has been a messy situation I have atleast another 2 weeks n it just doesnt make me feel good. I keep switching ba… more

Does anyone have any recommendations for Optum COE fertility clinics in Irving/Dallas?

This is a emotional rant

My wife and I went through three rounds of IVF, with two retrievals. Unfortunately, we had no success. This has been emotionally draining for both of us.

At our last appointment, the doctor suggested … more

For people with Maven - anybody know what happens if you dont have enough credits remaining for a retrieval? Will they cover part of it? (E.g. 6 out of 9 credits)

Have Anthem HDP plan and starting IVF process. Working with Shady Grove and man it’s expensive. The medications itself after insurance is $9,000 and Shady Grove’s fee another $5,000. Is that expected?… more

Finally looking at a FET in two weeks! Excited and worried. Any tips and tricks to make it work?

Is anybody here dealing with secondary infertility? I feel guilty for wanting another kid while so many others cannot even have one. People patronise saying “you have your amazing kid” and I feel nobo… more

How’s kindbody fertility program? I have to go through hysteroscopy polypectomy. I was wondering if I should opt for a general gynac procedure or should I go through Kindbody and get all the tests if … more

Anyone done egg freezing with endometriosis?

Best doctor in Toronto for egg freezing /ivf?

Does anyone in the Philly area have experience with Main Line fertility? Any other facilities you’d recommend going through for egg freezing? I used Shady Grove for one cycle, but having to drive to C… more

Has anyone based in Canada done egg feeezing or ivf in a clinic in US?

Anyone at PwC who used Maven benefits for ivf? What’s covered and how much is estimated out of pocket cost?

Round 2. Eggs retrieved and fertilized today. If any of these kids makes it, they will never live down being my biggest conceived joke 🙏

Anyone here from EY who went through the egg and embryo freezing process? How is the experience and any recommendations on best clinic in NYC area?

Has anyone looked into detoxing after egg freezing/ivf cycle? I just finished my egg freezing cycle and thinking how to get all the hormones out and cleanse.

Anyone used donor eggs? Trying to find a company with donors that my future child can connect with before they are 18, and it’s hard!

Doing egg freezing cycle. I have 2 follicles that are larger and another 3 that are medium, some other small follicles. Dr. Said they might have to trigger me soon (currently day 6 of meds) to harvest… more

Anyone in the Denver area? I live in Parker and work in DTC most Tuesdays and some . I have 13 Inito strips leftover. Exp 6/11/26. Free if anyone wants to meet me near my work or around Parker. Feel free to DM. <… more

Has anyone else experienced this? And is there a fix? I went through about 80 PIO IM injections and even though it’s been a month since my last one, I have some tingles and mild pain a little lower th… more

Does anyone know where I can find info on PwCs policy for egg freezing? What is covered and do you need a doctors note stating that you are trying IVF? Looking to do fertility preservation and wonderi… more

Did EY switch from WIN fertility to Maven? Got an email in my personal email with Maven for 2026 but my insurance card still has WIN

How is everyone staying sane through this process? It just feels like everything is based on a two week count, there’s so much information out there, I’m going crazy having conversations with AI, and … more

Experience with insurance coverage for IVF embryo transfer with frozen embryo almost 4 years after retrieval during which time we (1) conceived another pregnancy naturally and (2) I had an elective va… more

I recently left a big blue chip company with great benefits for a small ~400 company in industry. I just discovered that my new employer doesn’t have a maternity leave policy. I get most of my benefit… more

Can you share experiences for iui or ivf clinics in CT? Good and bad experiences. Thnx

Anyone have recs for companies with great infertility/adoption benefits?

Has anybody used up their Maven credits? What did you do at that point? Is there a way to request additional coverage? Or switching employers for additional coverage?

Has anyone here done surrogacy in Mexico or know someone who has?

For those of you who have taken mat leave, when did you notify your employer?

I recently purchased Nature Made prenatal vitamins from Costco, but just got to know there is a lawsuit involving them. Can you guys advise whether it’s still safe to take them, or if there’s a better… more

Hi everyone! My partner and I are beginning our fertility journey and would really appreciate recommendations for fertility clinics in Florida, especially ones experienced with IVF and surrogacy.

If you’ve worked … more

Does anyone have suggestions for a good fertility doctor in Central Jersey? Husband and I are moving there soon, and about to start the journey to TTC.

Any tips on managing stress and fear of miscarriage after successful implantation?