Articles & Guides
Plain-English guides written for fertility patients.
New York's IVF Insurance Mandate: How to Make It Work for You
How to use the New York IVF insurance mandate: large group coverage of three cycles, the ERISA self-insured exemption, and the HR question s...
How to Pick a Fertility Clinic Beyond SART Success Rates
SART itself says do not compare clinics by success rates. Here are the 10 factors that actually matter when choosing a fertility clinic in 2...
Mental Health and Infertility: Why You Need a Therapist Who Gets It
Infertility takes a significant mental health toll. Here is how to find a fertility-specialized therapist, virtual options, and what credent...
Trying for a Year? Here's How to Ask Your GP for a Fertility Referral
A practical script for asking your GP for a fertility referral, what the diagnostic workup looks like, the Ontario fast-track tip, and multi...
PGT-A in 2026: Is Preimplantation Genetic Testing Worth It?
PGT-A adds $3,000-$6,000 per IVF cycle. The 2019 STAR trial showed no live birth benefit under 35. Here is when PGT-A actually helps in 2026...
Crossing the Border for Fertility Treatment: A Practical Guide
When cross-border fertility treatment makes sense: Alberta-to-US, Manitoba-to-Minnesota, Texas-to-Mexico, Atlantic-to-Toronto. Vetting clini...
The Real Cost of IVF in 2026: Canada vs USA vs Mexico Cross-Border
A 2026 cost breakdown for IVF in Canada, the US, and Mexico, including financing options, federal tax credits, HSA/FSA dollars, and what is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Trying for a Year: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to a Fertility Workup
A clear roadmap for couples after a year of trying: when to see a GP, which tests to request, partner workup, and how to use provincial fert...