Fertility Blog
Expert advice, research insights, and patient stories to guide your fertility journey.
January 18, 2026
Top 6 Financial Options for Fertility Treatment
Shady Grove Fertility offers 30+ accepted insurance providers and six unique financial programs, including a 100% refund guarantee for IVF cycles and a 50% cost
January 18, 2026
Shady Grove Fertility CEO Mark Segal EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015
Shady Grove Fertility CEO Mark Segal received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2015 Award for leading the practice from two physicians in 1996 to the nation’s l
January 18, 2026
Is Genetic Testing for IVF Worth It?
Genetic testing for IVF can reduce the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos, with a 70% success rate for single embryo transfers after pre-implantation
January 18, 2026
Walmart, Kindbody Expand Access to Fertility Care for Employees
Walmart partners with Kindbody to provide nationwide fertility care for employees through direct-provider contracts, eliminating insurance middlemen and reducin
January 18, 2026
Endometriosis & Fertility: Understanding Causes and Treatments
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the U.S., with 75% of pelvic pain cases linked to the condition. Mild stages (I-II) respond well to Clomid/Femara with IU
January 18, 2026
Top Fertility Treatment Advice from 14K+ Patients
Shady Grove Fertility’s 14,000+ member community shares essential fertility treatment advice, emphasizing patience, support systems, and trust in medical teams
January 18, 2026
Mediterranean Diet for Fertility: Boost Chances with Healthy Eating
A Mediterranean diet reduces infertility risks by 40% in IVF cases and improves ovulation function, according to studies in Spain and the Netherlands. Replacing
January 18, 2026
Embryo Donation Options After IVF: Your Guide to Next Steps
Shady Grove Fertility offers embryo donation, research, and ethical disposal for cryopreserved embryos. Over 3 years, African-American families often wait for B
January 18, 2026
When to Transition to a New Infertility Treatment
Patients should consider transitioning to advanced infertility treatments like IVF after three to four unsuccessful low-tech cycles, especially if over 35. Fert
January 18, 2026
When to See a Fertility Doctor for Miscarriage Treatment
Experiencing two or more miscarriages (recurrent miscarriage) is a key sign to consult a fertility specialist, with a 20% risk of another miscarriage after one.
January 18, 2026
SGF Fertility Financial Options: Affordable IVF & Treatment Programs
Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) offers 70% of patients with insurance some level of fertility coverage, plus 90% coverage for initial consultations. For those witho
January 18, 2026
Decode Infertility Success Rates: 2024 Guide for Couples
SART’s updated infertility success rates now include cumulative live birth outcomes, term/pre-term delivery tracking, and preliminary/final clinic reports