If you’re considering in vitro fertilization, you may be wondering what your options are for financial support. All of the options for financing fertility treatments can be overwhelming: you may be considering a bank loan, setting up a financing plan with a fertility clinic, or receiving a loan from a third-party medical loan company. To… Read More »
In Vitro Fertilization
What is Mini IVF?
In vitro fertilization, often shortened to IVF, is a form of manual fertilization. Unlike artificial insemination, the egg and the sperm are joined outside of the body, in a laboratory. Once they are successfully combined, the resulting embryo is placed back inside the mother’s uterus. IVF is used to treat a wide range of problems… Read More »

Study Finds Surprising Results for Older Women and IVF
Infertility is a common concern among older women, and although there are a number of potential treatment options available, a new study suggests that older women who switch to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, immediately after other methods have failed are more likely to achieve success. The study, funded by the National Institutes for Health,… Read More »

IVF Births Hit Record High
As new discoveries occur in the area of assisted reproductive technologies and fertility medicine, more and more people are able to reap the benefits of science. The annual report from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) showed the latest figures on in vitro fertilization (IVF) at an all-time high. In 2012, almost 40% of the 165,000-plus… Read More »