How to Prepare for IVF
Preparing for your first IVF cycle is a significant milestone, and it's completely natural to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about what lies ahead. You've likely learned that IVF stands for "in vitro fertilization"—a process where embryos are created in a specialized lab, giving you new possibilities for building your family.
Embryo Freezing, Embryo Banking, and Egg Freezing: Which Fertility Preservation Option Is Right for You?
Embryo Freezing, Embryo Banking, and Egg Freezing: Which Fertility Preservation Option Is Right for You?
When exploring fertility preservation options, you'll likely encounter two main paths: embryo freezing and egg freezing. Both techniques can help preserve reproductive potential, but they serve different purposes in the family-building journey—and the differences can be very personal, with emotional and even legal implications. Understanding the differences between these methods can help you choose which one aligns best with your current circumstances and future goals.
Top 5 Fertility Myths Debunked
Making the decision to pursue assisted reproduction and fertility treatments like IVF (in vitro fertilization) is both significant and deeply personal. Unfortunately, widespread misinformation often complicates this process, creating unnecessary stress and confusion. To help you feel confident in your decisions, we’re debunking five of the most common myths surrounding fertility treatments.
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IVF is a big decision - we're here to help answer the frequently asked questions to help you move forward with confidene. Join us for a free webinar hosted by Sunfish as part of our series for our Members, "Just Keep Swimming".
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.
Decoding IVF: The Factors Contributing to Your Chance of Success
In recent years, the landscape of family planning has witnessed a significant shift, with more individuals and couples turning to assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) to fulfill their dreams of parenthood.
NGO List of Family Building Grants
At Sunfish, our mission centers around providing financial assistance, but we recognize that some of our community may wish to support families directly, especially this Giving Tuesday. In light of this, we have compiled a list of organizations that offer assistance and resources for those seeking to contribute to the journey of building families. (Sources at the bottom.)
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Past events
Dr. Lora Shahine and Angela share their own experiences here and highlight the need for affordable solutions so those exploring fertility options can build the families they dream of.
Join Boston IVF Rochester and Sunfish here to learn about their new refund program for pregnancy.
Join Sunfish and Surrogate First to learn more about the cost of surrogacy and potential solutions and help. We’ll discuss how much does surrogacy really cost, an overview of the surrogacy process, factors that influence the cost, and how to pay for it.