Articles & Guides
Plain-English guides written for fertility patients. Reviewed, sourced, no fluff.
How to Tell Your Boss You Are Doing IVF: Scripts and Legal Protections
Practical scripts for disclosing IVF treatment at work, what legal protections exist in Canada and the US, and how to manage appointments wi...
Crossing the Border for Fertility Treatment: A Practical Guide
When cross-border fertility treatment makes sense: Alberta-to-US, Manitoba-to-Minnesota, Texas-to-Mexico, Atlantic-to-Toronto. Vetting clini...
Cycle Day 3 Bloodwork: FSH, LH, and Estradiol Explained for Patients
A plain-English guide to cycle day 3 fertility bloodwork — what FSH, LH, and estradiol levels mean, normal ranges, and how clinicians interp...
New Brunswick Infertility Special Assistance Fund: $5,000 Grant Guide
New Brunswick provides up to \$5,000 per couple for IVF and related treatment under the Infertility Special Assistance Fund. Eligibility and...
How to Find a Fertility-Aware Therapist in Canada and the US
A practical guide to finding a reproductive mental health therapist, what credentials matter, virtual options, and what to ask in a first co...
HSA and FSA Dollars for Fertility Care in the US — What Is Eligible
What fertility expenses qualify for HSA and FSA in 2026, how to time contributions, and how to maximize pre-tax IVF dollars.
What Egg Retrieval Is Actually Like: A Minute-by-Minute Walkthrough
A detailed, minute-by-minute account of what egg retrieval (OPU) is like — from the morning of the procedure through anesthesia, the retriev...
Massachusetts IVF Coverage: The Longest-Standing IVF Mandate in the US
Massachusetts has the longest-standing IVF mandate in the US, dating to 1987. Comprehensive coverage, no cycle caps, and how to navigate it...
PGT-A vs PGT-M vs PGT-SR Cost Guide — What Each Test Does and Costs
Compare the three preimplantation genetic tests — PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR — by cost, indications, and success rate impact.
Marriage Strain During Fertility Treatment: When Partners Process Differently
Fertility treatment strains even strong relationships. A guide to communication patterns, common conflict points, and when to bring in a cou...
Reading Your Sperm Analysis Report: WHO 2021 Criteria Explained
A plain-English guide to your semen analysis: WHO 2021 reference values for volume, concentration, motility, morphology, and what abnormal r...
The Real Cost of IVF in 2026: Canada vs USA vs Mexico Cross-Border
A 2026 cost breakdown for IVF in Canada, the US, and Mexico, including financing options, federal tax credits, HSA/FSA dollars, and what is...