What Happens to My Embryos Once They're Frozen?
Freezing embryos, also known as embryo banking, is a powerful decision—one that provides flexibility, hope, and more control over your family planning. But after finishing your cryopreservation cycle, you may be wondering: Where do my frozen embryos go now? How do I know they’re safe? What if I move or change clinics later on?
Addressing Inequities in Fertility Healthcare
In the United States, access to healthcare can vary based on a person's race or ethnicity. This is especially true in fertility treatment, where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) often face significant challenges. These include higher rates of infertility compared to White individuals, yet lower rates of seeking treatment. For example, Black women are twice as likely as White women to experience infertility.
Love Shouldn’t Break the Bank: Affordable Options for LGBTQIA+ Family Building
Pride Month is a vibrant celebration of love, self-expression, and the LGBTQIA+ community. It's also a time to reflect on the beautiful diversity of families within the community, and the unique paths LGBTQIA+ individuals take to build them. For many, the dream of parenthood is a cherished desire, and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy can be powerful tools to turn that dream into reality.
The Cost of the Decline in Male Fertility
For a growing number of couples, infertility is presenting significant hurdles to becoming parents. Studies indicate a concerning trend – sperm counts have been steadily declining over the past few decades, impacting reproductive health. This blog post will delve into the factors contributing to this decline, explore the implications for couples struggling to conceive, and shed light on the financial costs associated with treatments like IVF and sperm donation.
The Potential $1.7 Trillion Global Fertility Market
How large is the potential for the global fertility market? According to new research, the total potential demand for ‘assisted reproductive technology’ (ART) services including IVF, surrogacy, and medications is $1.7 trillion. The exponential growth of the industry is fueled by various factors including delayed childbearing, rising infertility rates, and advancements in reproductive technologies.
Is IVF and Surrogacy Tax Deductible?
For families using IVF, surrogacy, and/or egg donors to grow, these services are expensive - anywhere from $20,000 to $200,000. One silver lining is that some parts of the process can be tax deducted - but not for everyone. We’ll break down who and how patients can benefit from tax savings when using assisted reproduction technologies (ART) to build their family.
The Elasticity of Demand: The Impact of AI on IVF in 2024
As we step into 2024, infertility is on the rise, prompting heightened discussions around Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services. Notably, the landscape of family-building is evolving, with more LGBTQ+ families, increasing instances of conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and technology reshaping the accessibility and efficacy of fertility treatments.
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