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Steps for Gay Male Couples Who Want a Biological Child

Building a family can seem overwhelming if you’re part of a gay or gender-diverse couple with sperm. While some extra considerations exist for male couples who want biological kids, your path to children is generally comprised of manageable steps. In this blog post, I will provide information to help you confidently move forward in your fertility journey.

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The Cost of IVF: Tips and Resources

This blog post will help you figure out your coverage and help you get the information that you need to determine the costs of IVF. You’ll discover five tips and resources to explore as you consider in vitro fertilization.

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Tips to Prepare for IVF

In vitro fertilization can feel like a lot if you’ve never done anything like it before. I want to help you feel prepared and educated, particularly regarding logistics. Here are five things to think about when you’re considering IVF.

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IUI vs IVF

I get many questions about IUI and IVF (“Should I do IUI?” “Should I do IVF?” “Which one do I choose?” “How do I choose?”), so I hope that this blog post answers these questions. We’re going to go through the differences between IUI and IVF, and then I’ll share the pros and cons of each. I hope that this information helps you figure out the right path for you.

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Should You Freeze Eggs or Embryos?

Let’s talk about fertility preservation; specifically, whether you should freeze your eggs or freeze embryos. In this blog post, I’ll help you learn the differences between and considerations for freezing eggs versus embryos so you can make the right decision for you.

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What to Eat for IVF

Most individuals who plan to conceive, have trouble conceiving, or undergo IVF want to know how to improve their overall fertility, and nutrition can often play a critical role. This post shares nutrition recommendations when undergoing IVF based on evidence.

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What is Happening with Roe v. Wade?

For as long as I’ve practiced medicine, abortion rights have been protected at a federal level. As of this week, this federal protection is under serious scrutiny—an attack on the most severe level. I’m utilizing my platform to help you understand how we got here, what it means, and what you can do.

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Cost of IVF: How do people pay for fertility treatment?

As if struggling with infertility isn’t hard enough. Add the frustration for navigating treatments that may or may not give you the family of your dreams and you’ve got a recipe for frustration and confusion. Continue reading if you want to learn the real cost of IVF, whether your state mandates infertility coverage, and how you can make a strategic plan to move forward.

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