Articles & Guides
Plain-English guides written for fertility patients. Reviewed, sourced, no fluff.
Letrozole vs Clomid for Ovulation Induction: Pros, Cons, and Side Effects
A head-to-head comparison of letrozole (Femara) and clomiphene citrate (Clomid) for ovulation induction — success rates, side effects, PCOS...
Body Image During IVF Stims: Managing Bloating, Weight, and Mood
IVF stimulation medications cause real bloating, weight shifts, and mood changes. A compassionate, evidence-based guide to navigating body i...
The ERISA Gap: Why Your State IVF Mandate May Not Apply
Your state has an IVF mandate but your employer plan is self-insured under ERISA. Here is what that means and the exact HR script to confirm...
Egg Storage Costs Over 10 Years — The Realistic Math Nobody Runs
Realistic 10-year egg and embryo storage cost math for Canada and the US, including price hikes, disposal fees, and alternatives.
CapexMD vs Future Family vs Prosper Healthcare — Fertility Loans Honestly Compared
Honest comparison of CapexMD, Future Family, and Prosper Healthcare fertility loans — rates, terms, and the cheaper alternatives.
How to Get Your Employer to Cover IVF
Practical scripts and strategies to get fertility coverage through your employer: self-insured vs state-regulated plans, ERISA, and which em...
Mindfulness Apps That Actually Help Fertility Patients
A practical review of mindfulness apps for fertility patients: Headspace, Calm, Mindful IVF, Circle+Bloom, and Insight Timer. What works, wh...
Reading Your Semen Analysis Report: A Plain-English Guide
Decode your semen analysis report in plain English. WHO 2021 thresholds for concentration, motility, morphology, and TMSC explained with nex...
Single Parent by Choice: Emotional Preparation and Support Networks
Choosing single parenthood through donor conception is a profound decision. A guide to emotional preparation, support networks, and honest c...
Coming Out to Your Fertility Doctor: What to Expect and What to Ask
How to evaluate fertility clinics for LGBTQ+ competency, what questions to ask in a consultation, and what to do if the experience feels off...
LGBTQ+ Family Building: Your Options in Canada and the US
A guide to LGBTQ+ family building: reciprocal IVF, donor sperm, gestational surrogacy, California SB729, and legal parentage considerations...
10 Hidden Costs of IVF That Clinics Don't Put on the Price Sheet
The 10–15 IVF charges that quietly add thousands to your bill — anesthesia, storage, FET, lab extras, and more.