If you’re thinking about fertility treatment today—whether just starting to explore options or already in the middle of your journey—you’re entering a highly innovative, rapidly evolving area of modern medicine. That progress matters because the experience, decisions, and outcomes patients face today look very different from just a few years ago, and those advances are actively working in your favor. Infertility affects 1 in 6 people worldwide, and as we acknowledged last month for National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) – and every April during NIAW – behind that statistic are individuals and couples making deeply personal decisions about how to achieve

Program Ensures Value Created at Clinic Level is Shared with Leading Doctors New Fertility Clinic Partners Announced by IVI RMA North America Recognizing Excellence in Fertility Care “We are incredibly proud to make these physicians partners of the clinic where they have been instrumental in expanding access to quality fertility care and driving successful patient outcomes,” said Dr. Thomas Molinaro, Chief Medical Officer of IVI RMA North America. “These doctors reflect the incredible expertise and depth of our network and have demonstrated superior leadership. We look forward to their future contributions, and the recognition of additional physicians with this honor in the coming

by Michael Drews, M.D., reproductive endocrinologist, founding partner, IVI RMA North America When Jane's parents, Marilyn and Steve, first visited my clinic in New Jersey, IVF was still relatively new in the United States, and something people approached with more curiosity than certainty. Success rates were low—in the single digits. The science was evolving. Every step forward felt like a leap of faith, and every birth was a triumph. Nearly three decades ago, Marilyn and Steve were among my early patients when I was practicing at a large NJ hospital. They worked with my colleague, Dr. Paul Bergh, another reproductive endocrinologist who

Coordinated care model addresses common barriers to fertility care for the 1 in 6 Americans facing infertility Industry Leaders Announce Coordinated Fertility Care Partnership NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three industry leaders, Costco, Sesame, and IVI RMA North America, today announced a strategic partnership to transform how fertility care is accessed in the U.S. and address the biggest barriers to care for the 1 in 6 Americans who suffer from infertility and wish to build their family. The collaboration delivers widespread access to high-quality fertility care and advanced reproductive medicine specialists, affordable and competitive pricing, and coordinated care throughout the fertility journey. Costco’s Commitment to Accessible

Did you know that hormonal imbalances can impact your reproductive health? From ovulatory dysfunction to infertility, hormones have the power to derail your family-building plans. This article provides an overview of how too much testosterone can affect a woman’s body, including its causes, symptoms, and fertility implications. Understanding Testosterone and Its Role in the Female Body Testosterone isn't just a male hormone — women produce it too, just in smaller amounts. It's one of several androgens, a group of hormones that help regulate various bodily functions in both sexes. In women, testosterone is involved in the development of sex organs, pubic hair growth, and

Thinking about starting a family? Choosing the right fertility specialist is an important step. This expert will be your partner and advocate, working closely with your OB/GYN and other doctors to create a personalized plan for you. You'll want to find someone you connect with who makes you feel comfortable and understood and has the experience to help you achieve your family-building goals. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about selecting a fertility doctor. Is it time to see a fertility specialist? Whether you need a fertility specialist depends on your medical history, age, and overall health. But,

We commend California and Governor Newsom for enabling a significant expansion of fertility care this week. By signing SB 729 into law, more than nine million Californians – a group larger than the individual populations of 38 states – will gain insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. This is an incredible milestone on the path to ensuring all Americans can access treatment for an infertility diagnosis. Advancing Equitable Fertility Care Since we opened our doors in 1999, we have been at the forefront of equitable access to treatment, and this bill is a big win for access to care. The

If you're struggling with fertility issues, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world are facing the same challenge. But there's hope — advances in reproductive medicine and assisted reproductive technology have enabled individuals and couples to achieve their dream of starting or growing their families. In this article, we discuss the basics of infertility and briefly overview the different treatment options available. What is infertility? Infertility is the inability to get pregnant. If a person or couple has been trying (having regular unprotected sex) for 12 months or longer without success, they may be considered infertile. Women 35 years or older are considered

For Melanie Landay, being a fertility doctor is more of a calling than a job. “There’s just nothing else I could be doing with my life,” said Dr. Landay, who practices alongside Dr. Tom Kim at RMA Southern California in West Los Angeles. It seems like from a young age, the universe conspired to make that calling a reality. First, Dr. Melanie Landay’s father was a doctor and being close with him, Dr. Landay had an affinity for medicine early on. Second, she loved science and helping people, and dreamed of a career where she could do both. And third, in her 20’s,

Covid infection does not affect a woman’s egg pool, a study conducted by IVIRMA researchers in Spain recently found. In May and June 2020, researchers at IVI Madrid measured Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels in 46 infertility patients who had recovered from Covid to see whether the virus had compromised their ovarian reserve. Ovarian reserve, or the amount of eggs a woman has in her ovaries, is best measured by her levels of AMH, a hormone expressed by tiny cells growing on her egg-containing follicles. The study participants were split into two groups: one group of older women, averaging 38 years old, and