At the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, we’re helping more and more gay and lesbian couples realize their dreams of having a family. Sometimes these couples come in with questions, but by the time they leave, they’re filled with excitement about the number of options available to them. The truth is, these types…
When we meet with couples, the most common concern is cost and the number one misconception is that fertility treatments are not going to be covered by insurance. The truth is, for about 90 percent of our patients, some portion of evaluations or procedures are covered by insurance. At the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology…
When a couple is dealing with infertility issues, it can be stressful, frustrating, and sometimes confusing. Trying again and again to conceive without seeing any results can be extremely overwhelming and add unnecessary stress to a relationship. At the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, we look at solving infertility as a science. We…
Using donated sperm to achieve pregnancy is a relatively simple process. It’s an especially common procedure for same-sex female couples who want to have a baby and start a family. Here is everything you need to know about using a sperm donor to achieve pregnancy. Who Can Benefit from a Sperm Donor? Historically, there have…
Often, when we meet with a couple experiencing infertility, whether it’s during the initial intake appointment or after the first in vitro treatment, they express their concerns about multiple pregnancies. These couples say they’ve heard stories about triplets or have seen news coverage of the “Octomom” and are anxious that there is a high possibility…
Egg freezing technology has drastically evolved over the last 20 years. At the Arizona Center for Reproduction Endocrinology & Infertility, the procedure has become fairly routine. While it used to be seen as a costly luxury, today, many women are choosing to freeze their eggs as a way to keep their reproduction options open later…
At the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, our approach is to tailor the evaluation and treatments to each couple and their individual needs. That personalized treatment plan and the road to pregnancy start with a visit to our clinic. Sometimes, couples have questions or concerns about visiting a fertility clinic. So, here’s what…
At the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, our mission is to help every couple that wants to experience the love and joy that comes with having a baby. As part of our mission, we’ve tailored our services to welcome and serve same-sex and LGBT couples. Many gay, lesbian, and LGBT couples come in…
When certain fertility challenges are present, egg donation may be the best option for a woman to get pregnant. Egg donation can give a woman the chance to experience the joys of pregnancy and give birth to a beautiful healthy baby herself. The process behind egg donation and choosing an egg donor is simpler than…
February 28, 2017
5 Biggest Myths and Misconceptions About Fertility Clinics
Often, when couples walk into a fertility clinic, they come in with several misconceptions. Part of our job at the Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility is to debunk the myths with the facts. Aside from helping couples get pregnant, we want to give them confidence and a better understanding of what they’re walking…