Education & Resources

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EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES & ORGANIZATIONS

American Society for Reproductive Medicine
www.asrm.org
Nationally and internationally recognized leader for multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine

Family Equality Council
www.familyequality.org
National network designed to advance the well-being of lesbian and gay parents and their families through support and public understanding

American Pregnancy Association
www.americanpregnancy.org/infertility/ivf.html
National association promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness

IHR.com
www.ihr.com/infertility
Provides extensive infertility resources and education for consumers

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
www.resolve.org/site/PageServer
Community for women and men faced with infertility, providing information and support during their family building journey

Fertile Thoughts
www.fertilethoughts.com
One of the world's largest discussion forums dealing with family building issues

The Infertility Education Program
www.infertilityeducation.org
Provides information and resources on infertility and related health issues to healthcare professionals and the public

WebMD Infertility & Reproduction Health Center
www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/default.htm
Section of WebMD designed to educate the public about all aspects of infertility and reproductive problems

The Fertility Network
www.fertilitynetwork.com
Online network connecting people on the Internet to infertility education, resources and professionals

COLAGE
www.colage.org
A national and international organization supporting gay and lesbian parents

INFERTILITY NEWS COVERAGE & ARTICLES

ABC News/Health - Fertility Treatment May Produce Fewer Baby Boys
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory?id=9174017

TIME - More Good Fertility News: Egg Freezing, IVF and Academics
wellness.blogs.time.com/2009/10/28/more-good-fertility-news-egg-freezing-ivf-and-academics

Popular Mechanics - How to Create a Designer Baby
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health_medicine/4340490.html?nav=
RSS20&src=syn&dom=yah_buzz&mag=pop

The Washington Times - Having a baby in the fertility maze
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/16/having-a-baby-in-fertility-maze

US News & World Report - Alternative Treatments May Boost IVF Success
www.usnews.com/health/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2009/10/21/alternative-treatments-may-boost-ivf-success.html

The INDEPENDENT - Breakthrough for IVF egg-screening technique
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/breakthrough-for-ivf-eggscreening-technique-1780279.html

Mind Your Body, The Straits Times - Common causes of infertility in women
health.asiaone.com/Health/Women%2527s%2BMatters/Story/A1Story20091224-187921.html

St. Petersburg Times - Polycystic ovary syndrome is leading cause of infertility in women
www.tampabay.com/news/health/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-is-leading-cause-of-infertility-in-women/1060894

CBS The Early Show - As Economy Falls, Egg Donations Rise
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/02/07/earlyshow/health/main4782464.shtml

Belfast Telegraph - Study finds risk in IVF screening test
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/study-finds-risk-in-ivf-screening-test-14607431.html

Times Online - Lesbian couple win fight for IVF on the NHS
www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6719152.ece

The New York Times - Building a Baby, With Few Ground Rules
www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/us/13surrogacy.html