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There are many hurdles when you’re on an IVF journey, but the one some patients don’t see coming is trypanophobia, or the fear of needles. Even without the phobia, some...

After your egg retrieval, focusing on recovery is key and your meal choices can help—so make some chicken noodle soup!

I've donated eggs six times—here's why becoming an egg donor was one of the most rewarding choices I've made

From initial appointment to positive pregnancy test, how long does IVF take? Here's a timeline—including all the different steps and how long each one might take

After undergoing fertility treatment to have her twins, Vanesa Schaller thought w was done having kids—but then a health scare made her reconsider and she decided to freeze her eggs. Again.

A complete breakdown of the egg-freezing steps—and how much you can expect to pay for each

Katrina Buckmire shares her egg freezing experience, including why she opted to do it, how she felt after and what her next steps are on her path to parenthood

We asked Alease Daniel, embryologist, to share what her typical day looks like and her role in your fertility journey

We asked Teale Kelley—IVF nurse and six-time egg donor—to share what to expect on your egg retrieval day

The time both before and after an egg retrieval can be critical when it comes to egg health and retrieval recovery. 

Discover five tips to help make post-egg-retrieval bloating subside quickly.

A common injection is what’s known as the “trigger shot,” which doctors can prescribe to bring on the final stages of ovulation.