Before you started your first intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle, did you know that you would most likely end up injecting yourself with hormones several times a day for as many as three months? I didn’t. Possibly so as not to discourage potential patients, reproductive endocrinologists do not go into detail regarding your medication schedule until you are already emotionally involved and committed to complete the treatment.
Prenatal Multivitamins
Most pregnant women strive for healthy diet and lifestyle, but sometimes nutritional gaps still exist, and supplements need to be added. Rich on folic acid, iron, and calcium, prenatal multivitamins can be key for supporting fetal development and a healthy pregnancy. Many brands are marketed to this effect, but are they all equal in their purported benefits? What prenatal multivitamin do you use? Could you tell us why?
Insurance Coverage for Infertility Treatments
For many infertile couples in the United States, the cost of infertility treatment is prohibitive. While many foreign countries, especially those with declining birthrates, subsidize in vitro fertilization (IVF), the United States government has not yet recognized infertility as a disability that warrants greater scrutiny. Luckily for some, however, legislature in 15 states mandates insurers to offer coverage for certain procedures, making infertility treatments more affordable for thousands of families.
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infertility,
infertility treatment,
insurance,
IVF
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