Direct egg donation, or “directed” egg donation, refers to one type of donor arrangement. Broadly, egg donation falls into two major categories: directed and non-directed. These categories are sometimes called “known” vs. “anonymous” donation. However, with the ease...
Analyzing the cost of in vitro fertilization How much does IVF cost when you add up all the different expenses? And how can you figure out how much IVF will really cost you? Comparing quotes from fertility clinics for in vitro fertilization can be confusing, and the...
IVF and miscarriage are two very important topics when it comes to infertility and fertility options. While miscarriage is an incredibly challenging experience, it does not mean you can never become pregnant. IVF is one possible option for treating recurrent, or...
Egg donation provides gay parents with a path to biological parenthood. In addition to cisgender gay men, other LGBTQ+ patients can also benefit from donor egg IVF, including cisgender women with nonviable eggs, trans women, gender-nonconforming and nonbinary people...
PNWF Named Top Fertility Clinic in Washington State If you are looking for fertility care in the Seattle area, of course you want to find the best Seattle fertility clinic. Pacific Northwest Fertility was honored to be named the best fertility clinic in the state of...
Patients often ask us about fertility supplements: do they work? Are they safe? Should they take them? Going through the supplement aisle can feel overwhelming, with hundreds of choices and extraordinary claims of instant success. While some supplements may support an...
“Reproductive wellness” as a term can feel elusive. The internet is full of articles claiming to know exactly how to maximize your fertility, down to the tiniest detail of what you eat or what activities you should or shouldn’t do. Over our decades of experience,...
There are many different articles about the effects of various diets and infertility: but what about how sugar affects fertility? More research is needed on the overall relationship between sugar and infertility. However, some studies do show the impact of particular...
Many patients notice an impact on their mental health during infertility. Going through fertility testing and treatments can feel like an emotional roller coaster. While patients often focus on keeping their bodies healthy to increase chances of pregnancy, it’s...
How much is okay, what kinds of activities work best, and what exercises to avoid while trying to get pregnant Many patients ask if they can or should exercise while trying to conceive. If so, what kinds of exercise work best? How much is too much, or not enough? As...
Join Drs. Stephanie Rothenberg and Darcy Broughton on Monday June 28 at 5PM PST. They are introducing the PNWF Center for LGBTQ+ Family Building and answering your questions about LGBTQ+ fertility care.
