Contains extensive information for men and women with infertility issues, including in vitro fertilization, infertility clinics, sperm banks, surrogacy programs, and more.
Recommended Resources
Advanced Fertility: Amenorrhea
The Advanced Fertility web site provides information, tests, and treatments options for women without menstrual periods, aka Amenorrhea.
http://www.advancedfertility.com/amenor.htm
American Fertility Association
The American Fertility Association (AFA) is a non-profit organization with a mandate to educate the public about reproductive issues, and support families during struggles with infertility.
http://www.theafa.org/
Dispenses comprehensive information on numerous andrological disorders and diseases and offers complete with diagnostic and treatment details.
http://www.andrologia.org/
Supplies medical information on men's health, specifically male reproductive health. You can learn about the science of andrology. The website also covers penis augmentation, andropause, Peyronie's Disease and other topics. The website also covers erectile dysfunction (ED).
http://www.andrology.com
A partnership of clinicians and scientists set forth the latest information in research, diagnostics, treatment, and cures of a number of andrological diseases and disorders.
http://www.andrologysociety.com/
CryoLab Inc. is fully accredited by the prestigious American Association of Tissue Banks, and compliant with the FDA regulations governing reproductive tissue banks.
http://www.cryolab.com
Egg Donation & Surrogacy Center
The Egg Donation & Surrogacy Center web site provides location descriptions of clinics in Marina del Rey, CA and Nashville, TN; with staff biographies and an FAQ.
http://www.findadonor.com/
Empty Nest Infertility Support Group
This forum was founded in order for men, women, and couples with infertility issues could have a place to hang out and discuss their journeys.
http://www.freewebs.com/emptynestsupportgrp/
Created for people who are finding it difficult to conceive a child, this forum provides information from those who have been in that position. The topics include adhesions, scarring, and blocked fallopian tubes, cancer and its effect on fertility, and employers who provide insurance which pays for fertility treatments.
http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/infertility/
Fertility Journey is a website dedicated to explaining and helping people overcome fertility. You can general information on how to get a diagnosis on your fertility status. The website also has a clinic locator where you need only to enter your zip code to find a clinic near you. The website is also available in Spanish.
http://www.fertilityjourney.com/
First-person accounts of infertility experiences; ranging from surrogacy, egg donation, IVF, embryo transfer and adoption; including explanations of treatments and definitions.
http://www.fertilitystories.com
Provides ovulation calendar and ovulation chart with interpretation and tools for preconception and conception. Includes an education center with a free charting course and tutorials, story and chart galleries, message boards, pregnancy announcements, and a guided tour.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com
Getting Pregnant is a comprehensive guide to conceiving a baby; with explanation of the female reproductive system, and possible causes of delayed conception.
http://www.gettingpregnant.co.uk
Acclaimed author of "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" and "Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realities." Site offers articles, book excerpts, a link to a discussion forum, and a list of recommended books and web sites.
http://www.hencigoer.com/
International Society of Andrology
ISA, the International Society of Andrology, is a non-profit organization providing information on education, certification, and continuing education for andrologists.
http://andrology.org/
The Preconception Care web site provides information to improve the chances of achieving a pregnancy; including advice on nutrition, screening and change in lifestyle.
http://www.ivf-infertility.com/infertility/preconception.php/
The IVFConnections web site provides a list of clinics in Canada, including their contact information. Web site is an invaluable patient resource, used primarily for its bulletin boards.
http://www.ivfconnections.com/
The Male Infertility Specialists provides a national directory of male infertility physicians. Web site includes information on member specialists in each US region.
http://www.maleinfertilitymds.com/
Organization of Parents Through Surrogacy
OPTS, the Organization of Parents through Surrogacy, is a non-profit surrogacy support organization for couples seeking to become parents through surrogacy.
http://www.opts.com
Web site provides information and support for women with premature ovarian failure, an endocrine disorder affecting women under 40 which causes infertility and vasomotor symptoms.
http://www.ipofa.org/
Surrogate Mothers Online serves as a resource for surrogates and prospective parents via surrogacy. Web site contains success stories, and an FAQ.
http://www.surromomsonline.com/
The Fertility Circle web site features online fertility charting, an ovulation calendar and natural family planning. Web site is geared toward those trying to become pregnant or trying to avoid pregnancy altogether.
http://www.fertilitycircle.com/FertilityCircle/Forms/home.aspx
Trying To Conceive offers an FAQ, as well as first-person accounts, and professional support to individuals in their quest to enter parenthood.
http://www.tryingtoconceive.com
Web Womb features a fertility indicator, pregnancy tests, as well as information on the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). Web site also contains product information and fertility charts.
http://www.webwomb.com/
The Xytex Corporation provides quality care at a reasonable cost. Web site offers a private payment plan, as well as donor requirement information.
http://www.xytex.com/
