PCOS Has a Proposed New Name: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) — Why It Matters
For decades, millions have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age. Yet despite its prevalence, the name itself has long been a source of confusion. After more than 14 years of international discussion involving patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and more than 50 medical societies across […]
Understanding IVF Success Rates: What is SART Data And How to Interpret the Stats
If you’ve been thinking about fertility care, it may seem overwhelming to know where to start with so much information available, especially when it comes to choosing where to pursue treatment. As with any healthcare decision, you’ll likely begin by researching clinics, exploring patient experiences, and learning about physicians before choosing where to go for treatment. While those perspectives are valuable, fertility care also offers something many other specialties don’t: objective data […]
From Donors to Surrogacy: Understanding the Building Blocks of LGBTQIA+ Family-Building
Here are the family-building options for LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals and how CCRM Fertility offers gender-inclusive fertility treatment and IVF.
Is Egg Freezing Covered by Insurance?
If you want to have a family one day but aren’t ready right now, or if you have a medical diagnosis that could make getting pregnant more difficult down the line, egg freezing can offer more flexibility for family planning. Egg freezing, also known as oocyte preservation, gives you control over your reproductive future by […]
Fertility Testing 101: What It Is and Why It’s Important
You might be here for many reasons. Maybe you’ve been trying to conceive and have questions about what comes next. Maybe you’re not trying yet but want to better understand your fertility. Or perhaps you’re simply curious about if your body is “normal.” A fertility assessment is a helpful place to start. It includes a series of non-invasive tests designed to give a clearer picture of reproductive […]
California’s SB 729 Mandate and Fertility Treatments: What to Know
A new mandate signed into California law guarantees IVF coverage for those under their large group, fully insured health plans, including LGBTQIA+ people and single parents by choice. Here’s what to know if you live in the Golden State and are considering fertility care. Senate Bill (SB) 729 is a new mandate signed into California law by Governor […]