American Infertility Association
http://www.americaninfertility.org
Offers education, referrals, research, support and advocacy for those dealing with Infertility and Reproductive health disorders.
Embryo Adoption Resources
http://www.embryoadoption.org/
During IVF treatments, couples harvest multiple eggs and produce many embryos; those embryos that are not used in the first transfer are frozen for future attempts. These frozen embryos are the substance of hope for the infertile couple. If the couple conceives without using all of the stored embryos, they may choose to have the remaining unused embryos donated or placed for adoption, thereby allowing other infertile couples the experience of pregnancy and birth.
Embryo adoption is a relatively new process in which individuals who have frozen embryos that they do not plan on using to build their families agree to release the embryos for transfer to a recipient couple. The adopting family may either be known or anonymous to the donors. The intent is that the embryos will be transferred into the womb of the recipient mother, so that she and her husband may bear a child and be that child’s parents.
Fertile Thoughts
http://fertilethoughts.net/
Provides topic-specific chat rooms where you can share information and support with other couple undergoing infertility treatment.
International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
http://www.inciid.org/
A nonprofit information and support group with numerous links to other sources of medical and legal information.
Path2Parenthood
http://www.path2parenthood.org/professional
P2P is committed to offering you the support you need before, during and after your journey to become parents. They provide helpful information, answer questions, find additional resource and emotional support.
RESOLVE
http://www.resolve.org/
This national support group offers fact sheets and information on local chapters.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
http://www.acog.com
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
http://www.asrm.org
A membership organization for Infertility professionals providing numerous papers and fact sheets.
Conceiving Concepts, Inc.
Conceiving Concepts, Inc. is a premiere Fertility products and service company. Their goal is to arm you with tools to help you through your Fertility journey. Their Publishing division offers books and information on Fertility management as well as greeting cards and posters which share from the heart the triumphs and tribulations often encountered in the quest for a child. This company originated from the founder’s own frustration with her 7 year Infertility struggle. She wishes to give other women who struggle with Fertility problems the tools to make their own journey a little less confusing and a little more comforting. The ultimate goal of Conceiving Concepts is to start up a Fertility Foundation with a portion of the profits from the company. This money will be distributed to those in need who cannot afford Fertility treatment or adoption. Although this will take years to accomplish, it is a start, a tally of this fund can be found on their website.
Infertility (About.com)
http://infertility.about.com
Resources, links, bulletin board, chat.
Internet Health Resources
http://www.ihr.com/infertility
The Internet Health Resources Web site provides access to specialized health topics and Infertility information including: IVF, GIFT, TET, egg donor, sperm banks, research, Metrodin, Pergonal, Clomid, adoption, and Surrogate mothers. Their Infertility Resources section provides extensive Infertility information, including diagnosis, treatment, providers, subject matter experts, books and videotapes, newsgroups, and organizations
Merck
http://www.merck.com/index.html
As an organization, Merck’s core values are driven by a desire to improve human life, achieve scientific excellence, operate with the highest standards of integrity, expand access to products and employ a diverse workforce that values collaboration. Merck offers a number of fertility medications.
OBGYN.NET – Infertility
http://www.obgyn.net/infertility
Physician-reviewed section of OBGYN.net offering both medical professionals and patients the latest news, articles, research and other references into Infertility, its causes and possible treatment.
Reproductive Sciences Medical Center
http://www.fertile.com
Reproductive Sciences Medical Center (RSMC) is a leading medical clinic that offers useful information through latest news, articles, and free seminars. With their wide range of fertility treatment options, they strive to provide a seamless journey for parents, egg donors, and Surrogates. Visit their page to learn more about the different treatments and procedures in the world of reproductive sciences.
Repromedix
http://www.repromedix.com
ReproSource is the leading national reference laboratory for infertility diagnostics. By offering the most comprehensive selection of advanced diagnostic tests, we provide clinicians and their patients with answers to complex problems of reproductive failure.
Serono: Fertility Lifelines
http://www.fertilitylifelines.com/index.jsp
Fertility LifeLines™ is a free, confidential, educational resource that provides customized information and support to people with fertility health concerns. A single phone call can put you in touch with customer service representatives and benefits specialists. Fertility LifeLines™ is provided by EMD Serono, the leader in fertility health.
The fertility care industry is often fragmented, forcing patients to navigate multiple providers for different stages of their treatment. At Coastal Fertility, we simplify the steps to fertility by offering a complete, all-inclusive model. Our integrated services help patients manage infertility’s physical, emotional, and financial aspects, ensuring a supportive experience from start to finish.
We believe in complete financial transparency. While some clinics offer lower initial prices only to add unexpected treatment costs later, we ensure our patients know every potential expense before beginning their treatment. There are no hidden fees or surprise charges—every cost is clearly outlined from the start, allowing you to plan your fertility journey.
At Coastal Fertility Medical Center, we welcome and support individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities in their journey to parenthood. Our fertility specialists receive ongoing LGBTQ+ training to ensure an inclusive, compassionate, and understanding environment. From the first consultation to the final IVF cycle, we take positive steps to provide an experience where every patient feels respected, supported, and valued.
Our globally recognized team of fertility specialists is dedicated to improving IVF technologies for better patient outcomes. At Coastal Fertility, you won’t just rely on one doctor—you’ll benefit from the combined knowledge of multiple experts. Our team holds case review meetings every week, ensuring that each patient benefits from collective insights and a multidisciplinary approach.
Many patients come to us after being turned away by other clinics. We specialize in difficult infertility cases, helping those who may have been considered “hopeless” elsewhere. We consistently achieve IVF cycle success rates well above the industry average through advanced fertility care, internal collaboration, and cutting-edge techniques.
Every patient’s journey is unique, and so is our approach. Unlike facilities with a one-size-fits-all approach, our fertility specialists use more than 40 customized protocols to improve success rates. This personalized strategy extends to our state-of-the-art fertility laboratory, where our on-site lab director and expert team carefully nurture each embryo and egg. By tailoring every step of the IVF process, we help patients take positive steps toward parenthood.
Coastal Fertility Medical Center offers one of the most advanced fertility treatments and is completely transparent regarding the costs of procedures and any other expenses that you may have to pay before commencing your treatment. This differentiates us from some fertility clinics that reduce prices before the signing of the contract but charge you extra later on. We make sure our patients are well aware of any possible extra pricing that may occur over the course of their treatment.
Following the Preimplantation Genetic Screening process, which helps ensure there are normal chromosome numbers and detects possible genetic disorders, the most healthy embryo(s) are selected to be implanted into your or your chosen surrogate’s womb. 2 weeks after the transfer of the embryo, your physician will conduct a final blood test to determine the level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in your body. Increased hCG levels usually indicate a positive pregnancy test.
For fertilization to take place, the collected egg and sperm are combined in a petri dish and cultured in an embryo incubator. This dish is closely watched to check whether any of the eggs have been fertilized. Once the egg is fertilized, it is referred to as an embryo or a blastocyst on the 5th day of development. Our in-house embryologist carefully nurtures every embryo to the right time, even if it means working outside the standard business operating hours. For instance: If an oocyte is not mature, our laboratory will wait for it to mature and then ICSI it at the right time.
The egg retrieval is a slightly invasive medical procedure that takes about 20 to 30 minutes. You will be given an anesthetic to make you sleep for the duration of the procedure. Using ultrasound technology, your doctor will harvest your eggs transvaginally with a small, hollow needle connected to an ultrasound probe. Once your eggs are collected, your partner’s semen or donor sperm you have pre-selected is used for fertilization. The sperm are washed and prepared, and the top-quality sperm extracted is used to fertilize the eggs.
Your doctor will create a customized medication schedule that contains information about the fertility medications and hormone injections you have to take. Medication and injections are taken to encourage your ovaries to mature a large number of eggs for fertilization. Since women don’t respond to fertility drugs and hormones the same way, personalized protocols are crucial to the IVF cycle success. At Coastal Fertility, we will monitor you closely, letting you understand the changes occurring in your body and keeping track of how your egg follicles are growing.
On-site consultations typicallyinclude a standard fertility evaluation, consisting of a physical examination, complementary follicular ultrasound, and testing to enable your doctor to know your present fertility status and draw up a treatment plan.
This consultation includes a detailed medical evaluation with a doctor. You and your physician will review your health records and have enough time to talk about your goals and get answers to your questions. We recommend that you jot down all your questions before the visit to allow you to make the best use of the time spent with your doctor.
Your Reproductive Endocrinologist will take all factors into consideration and create a comprehensive plan of care, otherwise known as the treatment plan. This plan will include treatment recommendations from the physician and enable your financial coordinator to make a precise quotation once you meet.
Our globally respected team of specialists are helping improve IVF technologies to enter into a generation of better outcomes for infertility. Although you’ll have a doctor guiding you, you are also going to benefit from the experience and insights of other doctors during case review collaboration meetings, which take place every week. So, you won’t just rely on the expertise of a specialist but benefit from the knowledge of many reputed fertility experts.
The infertility industry is currently segmented, with each service or treatment being handled by a different provider. Our all-inclusive model simplifies an otherwise complex and difficult process. We are here to revolutionize the infertility industry by offering a one-stop-service model to assist our patients through infertility challenges while reducing physical, emotional, and financial risks.
Our fertility clinic focuses on helping you build your family regardless of your sexual orientation or the gender you choose to identify with. We are even taking further steps to make LGTB people feel more welcome at our fertility clinic. Each of our patient-facing staff goes through LGTB training to let family-building clinicians provide necessary support and make you feel highly welcome.
We know that every situation is different and that everyone requires different treatments. Unlike facilities that take “a one-size-fits-all” approach for all cases, our fertility specialists use more than 40 customized protocols to raise the chances of success. The customized approach even extends to our fertility laboratory. Our on-site lab director and his highly-experienced team nurture every embryo and egg to increase the odds of success of each cycle.
Our team specializes in difficult cases and help patients who may have been considered “hopeless” at other fertility clinics. Thanks to our personalized solutions, expertise, and internal collaboration, weare able to maximize pregnancy success rates that are well above the industry average, even in difficult infertility cases.
Upon your arrival, you will check in with a Patient Care Coordinator. We will obtain your insurance information for benefits verification, a copy of your identification and take a picture for your electronic medical chart
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