WAYS TO HELP COVER COSTS OF FERTILITY TREATMENTS

No one wants to lose the dream of having a family, especially due to financial reasons. Unfortunately only about 15% of couples have health insurance plans that cover infertility. The good news is that most couples are able to achieve pregnancy with simple treatment plans and minimal costs. For those couples who do need more complex treatment such as in... read more »

WHAT FATHER’S DAY MEANS – A FATHER’S SUCCESSFUL FERTILITY STORY

In the leadup to the upcoming Father’s Day weekend, we wanted to share this Father’s story. A guest post from Scott Soelberg. ​I have had a hard time putting into words what Father’s Day means to me. My father passed away in October of last year, about five months before our son was born. Because this Father’s Day is my... read more »

IT ONLY TAKES ONE – BY UFC PATIENT LANA SOELBERG

What does Mother’s Day mean to me this year? Let me try to explain. I have never been one that can easily express my feelings so I hope I am able to adequately portray our story and why Mother’s Day means so much to me. Being a Mother had been something I wanted my entire life. For my husband, being... read more »

OUR BATTLE WITH INFERTILITY – BY UFC PATIENT ALEXANDRA

While National Infertility Awareness week has come and gone, many couples continue to struggle with infertility. The staff at Utah Fertility Center understands the medical challenges associated with infertility and offers many treatment options to overcome them. At UFC, we also understand the emotional difficulties that accompany this journey. Hope and encouragement are key ingredients of our practice. But it... read more »

PROVIDING THE RIGHT SUPPORT DURING INFERTILITY

For couples dealing with fertility issues, the emotional struggle can often seem like too much to handle. Even with the help of a fertility center, many couples may need additional support as they go through the challenges of infertility. Supporting the infertileFamily and friends can play an important role in helping couples deal with these issues, but it is important... read more »

RESEARCHERS USE NEW TECHNIQUES TO SEE UNION OF SPERM AND EGG, WHICH MAY BE IMPORTANT FOR IVF

Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago have been studying the release of zinc atoms from the egg’s surface once a sperm cell fuses with an egg. Each egg has thousands of tiny compartments filled with millions of zinc atoms. When the egg is fertilized, these compartments release their contents, which is important for future maturation of the embryo. The new... read more »

EGG DONATION

Women who may not be able to get pregnant using their own eggs can look into egg donation as an option to make pregnancy possible, also referred to as oocyte donation. Who Are Candidates For Donor Eggs? Any woman desiring to become pregnant has the option of pursuing donor eggs. The majority of women who use donor eggs have significantly... read more »

AFFORDING INFERTILITY TREATMENT

For the 1 out of 6 couples who struggle with Infertility, conceiving a child can be challenging. The stress of infertility can include emotional aspects, medical hurdles and financial burdens. The financial counselors at Utah Fertility Center understand those barriers and are here to help you navigate through those roadblocks and alleviate some of your stress. Many diagnostic studies are... read more »

INFERTILITY AND THE HOLIDAYS

It’s Christmas and my arms are empty. Again. Last year you were sitting in the same spot in your home, looking at your tree, and thinking to yourself, maybe next year I’ll be sitting here, holding a baby. But, then the year goes by and it’s Christmas again and your arms are heavy with the sadness that only infertility can... read more »

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INFERTILITY DOCTOR

If you have been trying to conceive a child for up to a year, you may have considered seeing an infertility expert. Reproductive Endocrinologists specialize in treating infertility as well as the organs and hormones related to reproduction. There are a number of different treatment options and techniques and success of those vary per option and per center/doctor providing the... read more »