June Is Men’s Health Month and Gay Pride Month! It’s the Perfect Time To Address Male Infertility

This is a time for men to get out there and get overdue health screenings, check out health fairs and take some time to learn about ways to achieve your best health! This month is also a time to engage in outreach activities that spotlight health and fitness to motivate you to get those routine checkups and timely treatment for... read more »

FROM INFERTILITY TO TRIPLE STROLLER: A FATHER’S DAY PERSPECTIVE

Father’s Day Guest Blog When I was a kid my view of Father’s Day was very different from what it is now. It used to all be about what cheap gift my brothers and I could pick out and give to my dad while we barbequed on the grill. We knew he wasn’t as excited about our gifts as he... read more »

INFERTILITY: NAVIGATING GRIEF

Infertility is complex; not just the medical side of treating infertility, but the emotional side of treating it. Essentially, infertility, whether it’s the inability to conceive, frequent miscarriages or otherwise, is loss. Many couples are surprised by the intensity of their feelings related to infertility. Perhaps this is because grief related to infertility is disenfranchised grief, or grief that is... read more »

INFERTILITY SUPPORT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Support Groups Professional and Peer-led Support Groups offer informal opportunities for women and men experiencing infertility to connect with one another, to discuss their situations and to receive support from others who have had similar experiences or who are struggling with similar issues. From infertility to miscarriage to post infertility, there are different groups you can explore. Here are a... 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 »

GENETIC SCREENING SUCCESS STORY: THE KOOYMAN FAMILY

KSL recently featured a story about the Kooyman family, who lost a son previously but had healthy twins with the help of Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis and the Utah Fertility Center. This is a modern fertility procedures that screens out eggs with genetic or chromosomal abnormalities as part of the IVF procedure. “This technology is phenomenal in helping patients avoid that... read more »

UNDERSTANDING MALE INFERTILITY

Male factor infertility occurs in about 40% of infertile couples. Fortunately, increased focus on male infertility has led to a series of recent advances in the medical world. Now, virtually all forms of male infertility are treatable. History of Male Infertility In 1677 the sperm was the first microscopic organism ever seen. During the 1950s and 1960s, techniques were developed... read more »

GUEST BLOG: A TRIBUTE TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY

We are so excited that this amazing family is joining us for our 1st annual UFC Baby Reunion Sat. May 10. We can’t wait to celebrate Mothers Day weekend with so many growing families including Jared and Ellie and their sweet baby boy. The Mechams have shared their tears, laughters, challenges and triumphs and no matter where you are on... read more »

A SUCCESSFUL FERTILITY STORY, AGAINST TOUGH ODDS

KSL recently published this story about Kathryn Brown, and UFC’s involvement in her successful pregnancy, which had little chance of success. When she began in vitro fertilization treatments, doctors gave her less than a five percent chance at a successful pregnancy.

DEALING WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF FERTILITY

Infertility is a very personal and emotionally-charged subject. It affects those struggling with it deeply, and is often an ongoing issue. Whether you are attempting to become pregnant without the use of professional medical assistance, or you have undergone a procedure such as in vitro fertilization, the two week wait to find out the results can be emotionally draining. This... read more »