Published by Hera Fertility Posted onNovember 30, 2023 Read Time4 mins In today’s modern world, fertility medication has become a popular option for couples trying to conceive. With advancements in medical science, these medications have provided hope and assistance to countless individuals struggling with infertility. If you are considering fertility medication as part of your […]

Published by Hera Fertility Posted onNovember 23, 2023 Read Time8 mins When couples start a journey toward parenthood, there are many things to consider, from finance and support systems to their own health and lifestyle. And when it comes down to influences on a person’s ability to conceive, one key factor plays a crucial role […]

Published by Hera Fertility Posted onOctober 17, 2023 Read Time7 mins Oh, the menstrual cycle. It’s a natural, complex, and often mysterious journey that nearly every person with a uterus experiences at some point in their life. Every month it’s a rollercoaster of hormones, emotions and physical changes that can leave even the most knowledgeable […]

Published by Hera Fertility Posted onOctober 06, 2023 Read Time8 mins If you’ve started your fertility journey or you’re thinking about it, you’ve probably heard of peak fertility and high fertility. Peak fertility is what it sounds like. It’s the point in your cycle when you’re most likely to get pregnant. High fertility is right […]

Published by Hera Fertility Posted onSeptember 21, 2023 Read Time5 mins Ovulation monitoring has long been practiced by people who are either seeking pregnancy or trying to avoid it. Having more intimate knowledge of one’s body and its biological patterns is a valuable tool for conceiving a baby and generally improving your health. Decades ago, […]

There’s no denying: It takes two to make a baby. 
Historically, discussions about fertility struggles have centered around women. However, fertility status is a shared situation, and can involve one or both partners. And reproductive issues are impacting couples more now than ever.

Fertility has long been considered a ‘women’s issue.’ But despite all the female-focused infertility information and resources that are available, women still face enormous challenges when it comes to managing their reproductive health. 

Infertility now affects a staggering 1 in 6 people worldwide. Historically, it’s been seen as strictly a women’s issue, and as a result, most infertility advice is aimed at women.

One of the first questions most individuals and couples have when it comes to fertility treatment is: “How much does it cost?” 

Before I decided to have children, the entire concept of fertility treatments was foreign to me. Sure, I’d heard the term IVF thrown around, and I had a vague idea of what it involved. 

To say that undergoing fertility treatment is overwhelming would be an understatement. But what I found especially challenging when I first ventured into the world of IVF was the sheer number of acronyms and treatment-specific terminology.

For most people who choose to pursue it, IVF is one of the biggest financial undertakings of their lives. Unfortunately, with the bulk of insurance plans in the United States still not offering coverage for IVF or other fertility treatments, out-of-pocket costs for patients can be daunting