Cancer and fertility are two topics that are not often discussed together, but they are intimately connected. For many cancer patients in the United States and worldwide, the treatments used to fight the disease can significantly impact their ability to conceive...
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Fighting fertility clinic fraud in California
In California, fertility treatments have become increasingly popular over the past few decades. However, there has been a growing problem in recent years with fertility clinic fraud. This involves unscrupulous providers offering false or misleading services,...
What is a fertility doula, and what services do they provide?
Some California women need assistance when trying to conceive. While there are many options to achieve parenthood, some feel comfortable having a person to serve as their guide. This is where a fertility doula comes in, and this is what you need to know about them....
Understanding the potential costs of IVF
Thousands of California couples seek to start a family every year. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is often an effective procedure for families struggling to become pregnant. However, it is important to understand the potential costs of IVF before heading down this road....
What are some of the risks of IVF?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure that has been around for over 40 years and is used to help couples in California and globally conceive when traditional methods have failed. The success rate of IVF is high, however, there are still risks associated...
How sickle cell impacts fertility
California residents and others who have sickle cell disease may find that it is difficult or impossible to have children. This is partially because the available treatment options may render a person infertile. It is also because the disease itself may cause damage...
What can be done about the looming fertility crisis in America?
An inability to conceive is a source of pain for couples worldwide. Fortunately for prospective parents in California, there are options available to help them realize their dreams for having a family. How the fertility crisis affects future families There are many...
How egg donor IVF works
California couples facing infertility issues have more options to conceive a child than ever before. Egg donor in vitro fertilization is of them. What is egg donor IVF Egg donor IVF relies on a woman donating her eggs to be used with a man’s sperm in order...
Walmart will provide employees coverage for fertility assistance
California residents who work at Walmart and have infertility issues will soon have coverage for fertility services. The retailer has announced that it will be offering the option to employees, making it easier to start families. This comes thanks to a partnership...
Office of Personnel Management has expanded fertility coverage
Countless California individuals and couples rely on fertility assistance to have their children. While only some services have been covered by insurance, the Office of Personnel Management has recently expanded that. Starting in 2023, federal employees relying on...