A surgical procedure to obtain eggs from follicles in the ovaries for use in IVF/GIFT cycles. Usually involves ultrasound and a small needle passed though the top of the vagina.
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- Breaking the Silence: Why Employers Should Prioritize Male Fertility This Men’s Health Month
When it comes to fertility, the focus is often placed on women—but male reproductive health is just as vital to family-forming outcomes. This Men’s Health Month, employers have a powerful opportunity to expand their benefits strategy and provide meaningful support to male employees navigating fertility challenges. - More Babies, Please! Declining Fertility Rates—Time to Act
The world is entering a new era, not of overpopulation but underpopulation. Fertility rates are dropping below replacement levels in over half of all countries and the consequences are already reshaping economies, healthcare systems and individual lives. The message from the recent IFFS World Congress was unmistakable—we need to act and we need to act now. - Celebrating Pride with Purpose: Why Inclusive Family-Forming Benefits Matter
June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm commitments to equity and inclusion. For employers, it’s also a time to reflect on whether their health benefits truly support every employee, including those pursuing parenthood through paths like surrogacy, adoption, donor conception and fertility treatments. - The Future Is Now: AI Is Transforming Fertility Care and ARC Fertility is Helping Employers to Proceed Responsibly
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, it is actively reshaping healthcare, including the way people build families. In fertility care, ARC Fertility and its clinics are leveraging AI to improve outcomes, reduce treatment costs and expand access to care for people across all backgrounds. - Supporting Fatherhood: Workplace Fertility Benefits Can Bridge the Gap for Men
Male infertility is an impactful yet under-recognized issue affecting tens of millions of men worldwide. Despite its increased prevalence, there is limited awareness and inadequate insurance coverage that prevent many men from seeking diagnosis and treatment.