Many women who live with endometriosis are in a state of flux with their reproductive health. There are some treatments that can help stop the spread of endometriosis as well as some of the symptoms, but they are not without risk. Endometriosis has the potential to be...
Assisted Reproduction
In vitro fertilization: Why do people do it?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology in which sperm-to-egg fertilization to create an embryo occurs outside the body. Once the egg is fertilized, an IVF physician then transfers the resulting embryo to a uterus. Prospective parents may...
Who gets frozen embryos in a divorce?
There are still so many grey areas when it comes to the laws surrounding assisted reproduction. At the same time, more couples are using procedures like in vitro fertilization to have their own families. Because of this, the courts are hearing more and more cases...
Deciding to become a surrogate: One woman’s journey
More and more men and women are starting to come forward and share their own stories of infertility. For the millions of men and women affected by infertility, these stories can really help to show they are not alone and that this is something many people -- more than...
Proposed bill to strengthen surrogacy rights
Many couples anxiously look forward to the day when they can start their own family and welcome a child into the world. Unfortunately, for many couples it is not always as easy as deciding to have a child. Many end up facing their own infertility issues that prevent...
Marriage does not guarantee parental rights for same-sex couples
With same-sex marriage legal across the country, gay and lesbian couples can now receive many of the same rights and benefits as heterosexual couples. However, as one recent Mississippi case shows, the law still has a long way to go when it comes to protecting the...
Do you want to donate your eggs? Understanding ovum donation.
Whether you want to help a friend or family member or just want to help someone you have never met, there are many reasons why you may be considering donating your eggs. In order to help you make up your mind on how to proceed, we will discuss a few facts of ovum...
Same sex couple denied deduction for surrogacy medical expenses
While tax season is still a few months away, for those spending money on costly medical procedures, the question of just how much your taxes are going to be and what is going to be deductible is always looming in the background.For tax purposes, the Internal Revenue...
Surrogacy news: Pregnant surrogate gets pregnant again
Surrogacy is a truly wonderful process that gives couples who cannot or medically should not conceive the ability to bring children into this world. For the surrogate, she is able to help a couple in a way that few can - by carrying a child for them - while the couple...
Understanding the basics of embryo adoption
The time leading up to starting or expanding your family is exciting. For those looking to bring a child into this world through embryo donation, you will likely have a number of questions as you look further into starting the process. In this post, we hope to...
