Figuring out your fertility status, as well as how to safeguard and maximize your fertility, can be a confusing proposition. These resources can help make it easier.
Favorite Sites for Must-Know Fertility Info
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
ACOG is a go-to source for research-supported fertility, conception, pregnancy, and women’s health news and best practices. In fact, Everyday Health writers and editors make a point to attend ACOG’s annual meeting to learn about the latest breakthroughs in these areas. We also love that ACOG’s website has a special section just for patients that’s packed with FAQs, infographics, and more.
ReproductiveFacts.org is the patient-centered arm of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. This well-respected, one-stop shop for all thing fertility offers concise and thorough brochures and booklets on assisted reproductive technology, the Zika virus, sexual dysfunction, and other key reproductive health issues. It’s also a great resource for the latest in fertility news and research breakthroughs.
The Office on Women’s Health is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and its website is packed with the most up-to-date facts on such topics asthe weight and fertility connection, male infertility, and more.
Favorite Sites for Support
Resolve: The National Infertility Association
Resolve is a national patient advocacy organization that provides free support services in more than 200 communities. The organization not only points you to in-person support but also offers a help line (866-NOT-ALONE) where you can connect with exactly the trained volunteer you need. For instance, if you’ve been newly diagnosed with infertility, you’re advised to press 1; dealing with male factor infertility, press 5; secondary infertility, press 8.
Favorite Sites for Miscarriage Info
Reproductive Health Access Project
This organization offers comprehensive fact sheets about miscarriage and its treatment options, along with related subjects. They also spearhead the Miscarriage Care Initiative, which works to expand access to evidence-based, patient-centered miscarriage care in a primary care settings.
In 2015, Jessica Zucker, PhD, a clinical psychologist who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health, launched her Instagram account in order to highlight how common pregnancy loss is — and to offer a community of support. Today, it has more than 35,000 followers.
Favorite Site for Finding a Fertility Specialist
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
On SART’s website you can find fertility clinics by ZIP code, state, or region — and you can locate each clinic’s latest success rate statistics by clicking “Success Rates and Clinic Details.” The SART site also features a quiz to help determine if IVF treatment will be successful for you.
