My Fertility Story provides customized fertility and family-building resources to support you as you navigate your unique path to parenthood.
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU PLAN AND PREPARE FOR YOUR FERTILITY JOURNEY
DOCTOR DISCUSSION GUIDES
Connecting with a doctor is a crucial step in your fertility journey, but first visits can feel overwhelming. It’s important to collect your thoughts before your appointment. Planning for your discussion in advance can help ensure that questions don’t go unasked—or unanswered—even as you process a wealth of information about your reproductive health and fertility. Select the one that fits you best from the guides below.
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR: FERTILITY TESTING AND TREATMENT
For couples or individuals who haven’t been able to become pregnant naturally.
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR: EGG AND EMBRYO FREEZING
For women or couples interested in preserving their fertility for the future.
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR: SPERM FREEZING
For men interested in preserving their fertility for the future.
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR DOCTOR: LGBTQ FAMILY BUILDING
For LGBTQ couples who may need to explore third-party options to achieve parenthood.
FERTILITY EDUCATION
Conceiving a baby isn’t easy. It requires precise timing, the right hormones, and near-perfect reproductive function. You’ll find brochures below covering specific subjects, so you can download the ones that are right for you.
IN THE KNOW: WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT FERTILITY
Your guide to human reproduction, getting help, and infertility treatment.
IN THE KNOW: WHAT NO ONES TELLS YOU ABOUT FERTILITY AND YOUR JEWISH FAITH
A look into the special considerations for couples whose Jewish faith has an impact on their ability to start a family.
IN THE KNOW: WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT MALE FERTILITY
Everything you need to know about male fertility, from an infertility diagnosis to treatment.
IN THE KNOW: FAMILY-BUILDING OPTIONS FOR MILITARY MEMBERS
Know your options for stateside infertility services, and how to preserve your fertility before deployment.
IN THE KNOW: FAMILY-BUILDING OPTIONS FOR LGBTQ COUPLES
Information about fertility treatments and third-party options to help you start or grow your family.
IN THE KNOW: PLANNED EGG CRYOPRESERVATION
Understand the fertility preservation process, how cryopreservation works, and your options for payment.
INSURANCE INFORMATION
Health insurance companies are starting to recognize the importance of fertility assistance and many plans now include treatment benefits. Communicate with your insurance company before treatment to get a better idea of costs.
LETTER REQUESTING PREDETERMINATION OF DRUG COVERAGE
Submit a predetermination of benefit letter before treatment to see what costs you’ll be responsible for.
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