IVF Definitions, Glossary, Fact Sheets
A comprehensive glossary of IVF-related terms and phrases from the International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
http://www.inciid.org/index.php?page=glossary
Jones Institute: statistics about IVF success rates, embryo grading, frozen embryo transfers (FET), donor eggs and multiple IVF cycles
http://www.jonesinstitute.org/ivf-success-rates.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Reproductive Health Information and Resources
Information and resources about maternal complications, mortality and the differences among populations at risk. Reports from national and state-based U.S. reports to monitor reproductive health issues. Topics include: pregnancy, adolescence, maternal-newborn health, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), unintended pregnancy, and assisted reproductive technology (ART).
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/index.htm
CDC Resources for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Information to help potential ART users make informed decisions about their reproductive choices, including: public health reports, birthweight trends, high-order multiples (HOM), and FDA resources including the FDA Tissue Action Plan.
http://www.cdc.gov/ART/index.htm
Women's Health - Frequently asked questions about infertility - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/infertility.cfm
Information for those struggling with infertility from the March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173_14308.asp
IVF Success Rates and Statistics
Most up-to-date ART/IVF statistics for the U.S. reported to the CDC via SART
https://www.sartcorsonline.com/rptCS...x?ClinicPKID=0
State-by-State statistics for the U.S., reported to the CDC via SART
http://www.sart.org/find_frm.html
How is your IVF cycle progressing? View a database of beta hCG numbers from tens of thousands of IVF cycles
http://www.betabase.info/
IVF Due Date Calculator, Fetal Development Calculator & Calendar
http://www.ivf.ca/duedate.php
Societies and Associations - Information for Patients from SART, ASRM and More
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology - SART is the primary organization of professionals dedicated to the practice of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the United States.
http://www.sart.org/
American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM is a non-profit organization focused on the knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine. Specific areas include infertility, menopause, contraception, and sexuality.
http://www.asrm.org/
American Fertility Association - Created in 1999, a nonprofit association dedicated to infertility prevention, reproductive health and family building
http://www.theafa.org/
Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - SREI's members are Reproductive Endocrinologists. SREI is affiliated with ASRM (the American Society for Reproductive Medicine).
http://www.socrei.org/
Support Groups
Resolve: National Infertility Association - Support for men and women with infertility
http://www.resolve.org/
Fertile Hope - a national nonprofit association that provides information and support to cancer patients whose diagnosis and treatment cause infertility (Now part of the Lance Armstrong Foundation).
http://www.fertilehope.org/index.cfm
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - OHSS
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) information; symptoms of OHSS and recommendations for patients
http://www.ivf.com/ohss.html
Answers to Questions about Embryos, Embryologists, and Embryology Labs at your IVF Clinic
National Embryo Donation Center - non-profit group supporting and promoting embryo donation and adoption for IVF couples
http://www.embryodonation.org
Embryo Grading - Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago's comprehensive look at embryo development and grading
http://www.advancedfertility.com/embryoquality.htm
International Embryo Transfer Society - "The IETS and its missions provide access to the most current research and clinical procedures associated with the follicle, ovulation, superovulation, gonadotropins, the embryo, the oocyte, the sperm cell, IVF, IVM, embryonic developmental stages, oocyte cryopreservation, lactation, and embryo transfer/cloning." Members include scientists and researchers with graduate degrees in science involved in embryo transfer research and practice; associate and student memberships are also included.
http://www.iets.org/
Financial Assistance, Loans and Grants for IVF
Loans for IVF for infertile couples in need from Integramed
http://www.integramed.com/inmdweb/co.../financing.jsp
The Attain IVF Program, formerly known as the IntegraMed Shared Risk Refund Program - pay a little more for your cycle(s), get results or a refund
http://www.integramed.com/inmdweb/co...ons/shared.jsp
Conceiving Concepts lists funding and grant options to ease the financial burden of IVF
http://www.conceivingconcepts.com/in...f-scholarships
Related Reproductive and Infertility Support Links
Hysterectomy - articles, news, support and discussion. Includes information about hysterectomy options and alternatives, definitions, pre-op and post-op care, personal stories and other information.
http://www.hystersisters.com/
Endometriosis - news, treatment options, research, clinical trials, coping mechanism and supportive discussions for women suffering from endometriosis.
http://www.endometriosis.org/
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association - newsletter, discussion, support, research and treatment for the various effects of PCOS.
http://www.pcosupport.org/
Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery at Cornell University in New York - video clips, articles, descriptions of diagnostic testing and procedures, surgery and other treatment options.
http://www.maleinfertility.org/
Livestrong Lance Armstrong Foundation - physical effects of male infertility, cancer-induced infertility, chemotherapy-related issues, and surviving male infertility.
http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.khL...nfertility.htm
Male Factor Infertility information from INCIID.org - sperm selection, microsurgical management of male infertility, sperm DNA issues, donor sperm, semen analysis charts and ranges, ICSI and SCSA resources.
http://www.inciid.org/index.php?page=maleinfertility
New Method of Insemination (L.Mamas Method) is an innovative insemination method, painless, cost effective, requiring less hormonal prescriptions. An improved IUI before IVF treatment.
http://www.iutpi.eu
Stress Related to IVF
Stress of Infertility - Concise article from the Cleveland Clinic, "When Nature Needs a Helping Hand." Discusses expected and normal stress related to infertility, grieving, financial strain, and other factors.
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disord...s_Related.aspx
Managing the stress of infertility - resources from Resolve: the National Infertility Association regarding the stressors of infertility. Topics range from emotional aspects and coping with holidays to meditation and relaxation techniques.
http://www.resolve.org/site/PageServ...e=cop_mis_home
Other Important IVF Concerns and Recommendations
CDC Current Novel H1N1 (Swine) Flu Recommendations - Reproductive Health and Pregnancy (September 2009)
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/H1N1.htm
