Gestational Carrier Arrangements – What You Need to Know
A gestational-carrier arrangement occurs when intended parents (or donors) supply the egg & sperm but a non-related person carries the pregnancy. There are many different reasons why you and your partner may be dealing with infertility. Fortunately, there are also...
Are Fertility Drugs Safe? Yes, According to Evidence to Date
The majority of women who seek treatment for infertility will be treated with fertility drugs and/or have surgery. As with taking a drug for any reason, asking about safety is a fair question. Fertility drugs came on the market back in 1967; it’s been forty years...What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive endocrine disorder that affects approximately 5-10% of reproductive age women. While years of research have been conducted in understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or trying to determine the etiology of this...
Can Fibroids Affect Your Fertility?
So many different factors can play a role in affecting your ability to get pregnant and deliver a healthy baby. One potential factor which affects about 20-50% of women of reproductive age and 50–80% of African-American women is uterine fibroids. They are a common...Endometriosis from a Patient’s Point of View
When you type “endometriosis” into Google and hit Search, you get something like 6,370,000 matches. Clicking on the definition link at the top gives you this: A condition, usually resulting in pain and dysmenorrhea, that is characterized by the abnormal occurrence of...New Therapy for an Old Nemesis: Neural Tube Defects
Art begins in imitation and ends in innovation. – Mason Cooley Neural tube defects (NTDs), the second-most common major congenital anomaly, can occur as an isolated event, with other anomalies, or as a component of a syndrome and may cause significant...
Yes, Weight Matters to Your Fertility and Infertility Treatment
Medical conditions are often covered on tv shows and in movies; given their often large audiences, it’s especially important to get the facts right. A recent episode of the popular tv show “This is Us” recently tackled the topic of whether being overweight or obese...
Why Infertility Treatment Should be a Covered Benefit
Infertility is a disease and deserves to be covered by health insurance like other medical conditions. There are compelling business and social reasons to support this case. “Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system that impairs the body’s ability to...An Uncommon Etiology For A Common Problem: Hirsutism
AbstractHirsutism is a common problem affecting women that is usually the result of a benign etiology. However, sudden onset or rapidly progressive hirsutism in females, especially when accompanied by virilizing signs, is suspicious for androgen-producing neoplasms of...
The Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Infertility
Going to see an infertility specialist can be both daunting and give you hope. You may be entering a world that calls for learning new medical terms and about diagnostic tests you’ve never heard of. And, if discussing different treatment options such as in vitro...
Home Fertility Tests, Apps and Pop-Ups – What You Need to Know
Knowing more about your individual fertility is a good thing, especially given the general lack of awareness – often among young women – about the age when fertility starts to decline. This lack of knowledge has real-life implications if women make decisions based on...
Opioids and Infertility – What You and Your Doctor Should Know
Women of childbearing age may be especially affected by the use and misuse of opioids, however, the reproductive health effects of opioids on infertility treatment is rarely discussed. The use and misuse of opioids in the US have reached epidemic proportions and women...
When Do I Need an Egg Donor?
Today’s media coverage would have you believe that celebrities giving birth well into their forties is commonplace. What goes unreported is that most often a much younger egg donor was used because of the celebrity’s age and associated reduced fertility. In fact,...
How to Deal with Infertility and Depression
Dealing with infertility or depression is a major challenge, but trying to cope with both at once can be overwhelming. Fortunately, treatment is available to help you build your family while addressing your depression. Anyone who follows the news has noticed what...
Lost in Translation? A Glossary of Infertility Acronyms to Help
There’s no doubt there’s an education in store for couples who enter the world of infertility as diagnosis and treatment seem to come with their own special language. It begins with learning the basic terminology for tests and procedures you’ll discuss with your...Listen Up
BeatInfertilty.co interviews Dr. Adamson Dr. Adamson and Heather discuss the various treatment packages and other financial options ARC Fertility offers: INTRODUCTION I’d like to start by hearing a little bit more about you and ARC Fertility as a whole. Tell us about...- 2026 Benefits Planning: Fertility Benefits for Employees Should Be a Top Workforce Priority
As employers plan for 2026, fertility benefits for employees are becoming essential. Learn why demand is rising and how ARC Fertility helps create a fertility-friendly workplace. - Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace During Fertility Treatment
Fertility treatment can take a toll on employees’ mental health. Learn why mental health support during fertility treatment matters at work. - Heart Health & Fertility: Why Supporting Maternal Well-Being Protects Workforce Health
Maternal health benefits for employees protect heart health, fertility, and workforce well-being. Learn why employers should act during Heart Month. - Closing Gaps in Black Maternal Health: How Employers Can Improve Care Access and Outcomes
Black maternal health disparities remain a workforce issue. Learn how Black maternal health support for employees improves care access and outcomes. - Paternal Perinatal Depression: Why Employers Should Pay Attention
Paternal perinatal depression affects many new fathers. Learn why employers should understand the signs and support mental health during early parenthood.