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ak" dir="ltr">Your trusted source for accurate and up-to-date information on reproductive health, fertility, contraception, and pregnancy. Explore our comprehensive resources to make informed decisions about your reproductive journey.</span></p> 648 </div> 649 </div> 650 </div> 651 </div> 652 </div> 653</section> 654 655 656 657<div><div> 658 659 660 661<section class="c-fullCard bg-lightGray"> 662 <div class="container-fluid"> 663 <div class="row"> 664 <div class="col-lg-5"> 665 <div class="c-fullCard__img"> 666 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/homepage/gmustudy8-10-26.png" alt="Relationship Impacts on Treatment study graphic" class="lazyload"/> 667 </div> 668 </div> 669 <div class="col-lg-7 d-xl-flex align-items-center"> 670 <div class="c-fullCard__content"> 671 <h2>Relationship Impacts on Treatment study</h2> 672 <strong>If you are someone who is currently seeking or receiving fertility treatment, we want to hear from YOU!</strong> <br /><br />Our survey for the Relationship Impacts on Treatment study based at George Mason University School of Nursing takes less than 20 minutes to complete. Please note there is no compensation for participation but your responses support infertility research - a deeply understudied topic.<br /><br />Eligible participants must be currently seeking or receiving fertility treatment, assigned female at birth, aged 18-45, able to read and understand English, and be a U.S. resident. 673 <a href="https://redcap.link/RITSURVEY" target="_blank" class="link-arrow ">Fill out the participant survey</a> 674 675 </div> 676 </div> 677 </div> 678 </div> 679</section> 680 681</div><div> 682 683 <section class="section-gap section-card-slider bg-image bg-image--bottomLeft"> 684 <div class="container"> 685 <div class="section-header"> 686 <h2>Just the Facts</h2> 687 </div> 688 <div class="section-ttl"> 689 If you're considering your first visit to a fertility specialist or have questions about your reproductive health, are currently on your journey, or have gone down this road in the past, we're here to meet you with relevant, timely, credible content. 690 </div> 691 </div> 692 <div class="container"> 693 <div class="row card-slider"> 694 <div class="col-lg-4"> 695 <div class="card-pattern1"> 696 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 697 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/infographics/infertility/infertility_disease.webp" alt="Infertility is not an inconvenience" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 698 </div> 699 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 700 701 702 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/saline-infusion-sonohysterogram-shg/"> Saline infusion sonohysterogram (SHG)</a></h4> 703 704 <p>SHG: the inside look at your uterus that could answer big fertility questions.</p> 705 706 </div> 707 708 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/saline-infusion-sonohysterogram-shg/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about SHG</a> 709 710 </div> 711 </div> 712 <div class="col-lg-4"> 713 <div class="card-pattern1"> 714 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 715 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/patient-journeys/doctor-providing-meds-to-patient.webp" alt="A fertility doctor provides medication and goes over dosage with fertility patient" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 716 </div> 717 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 718 719 720 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf-what-are-the-risks/"> IVF: What are the risks?</a></h4> 721 722 <p>Curious about IVF? Here’s what could go wrong—and why most cases still succeed.</p> 723 724 </div> 725 726 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf-what-are-the-risks/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about IVF</a> 727 728 </div> 729 </div> 730 <div class="col-lg-4"> 731 <div class="card-pattern1"> 732 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 733 <img data-src="/globalassets/_asrm/asrm-academy/online/lab/ecc_hero.webp" alt="illustration of embryos" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 734 </div> 735 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 736 737 738 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/stem-cell-research/"> Stem cell research</a></h4> 739 740 <p>Learn what embryonic stem cells are, why stem cell research matters, key ethical issues, cloning, SCNT, and ASRM guidance for patients.</p> 741 742 </div> 743 744 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/stem-cell-research/" tar
744get="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about stem cell research</a> 745 746 </div> 747 </div> 748 <div class="col-lg-4"> 749 <div class="card-pattern1"> 750 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 751 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/infographics/smoking/smoker.webp" alt="Smoking effects on pregnancy - It takes longer for a smoker to get pregnant" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 752 </div> 753 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 754 755 756 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/smoking-and-infertility/"> Smoking and infertility</a></h4> 757 758 <p>Learn how smoking and vaping affect female and male fertility, egg and sperm health, IVF success, pregnancy risks, and how quitting can improve outcomes.</p> 759 760 </div> 761 762 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/smoking-and-infertility/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about smoking and infertility</a> 763 764 </div> 765 </div> 766 <div class="col-lg-4"> 767 <div class="card-pattern1"> 768 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 769 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/browse-resources/rf_faq_hero.webp" alt="Couple review Reproductive Facts FAQ for information " class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 770 </div> 771 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 772 773 774 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/"> Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome</a></h4> 775 776 <p>PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) affects millions—discover the surprising facts doctors want you to know.</p> 777 778 </div> 779 780 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">your must-read guide to PMOS</a> 781 782 </div> 783 </div> 784 <div class="col-lg-4"> 785 <div class="card-pattern1"> 786 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 787 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/infographics/contraception/hormonal-contraception.webp" alt="Hormonal Contraception can do more than effectively prevent pregnancy" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 788 </div> 789 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 790 791 792 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/hormonal-contraception/"> Hormonal Contraception</a></h4> 793 794 <p>Birth control does more than prevent pregnancy. See how hormonal contraception works, its benefits, risks, and which options may fit your needs.</p> 795 796 </div> 797 798 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/hormonal-contraception/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about birth control</a> 799 800 </div> 801 </div> 802 <div class="col-lg-4"> 803 <div class="card-pattern1"> 804 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 805 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/infographics/gestational-carrier/gestational_carrier.webp" alt="Gestational carrier vs. Surrogate" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 806 </div> 807 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 808 809 810 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/third-party-reproduction-booklet/"> Gestational Carrier or Surrogacy</a></h4> 811 812 <p>Not every path to parenthood looks the same. See how gestational carriers and other forms of third-party reproduction help make it possible.</p> 813 814 </div> 815 816 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/third-party-reproduction-booklet/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about gestational carriers</a> 817 818 </div> 819 </div> 820 <div class="col-lg-4"> 821 <div class="card-pattern1"> 822 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 823 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/bookletsfact-sheets/images/icsi/fig1-icsi-square.webp" alt="Figure of Intracytoplasmic
823sperm injection " class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 824 </div> 825 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 826 827 828 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection-icsi/"> ICSI</a></h4> 829 830 <p>One sperm, one egg, one tiny needle. Discover how ICSI helps overcome male infertility during IVF.</p> 831 832 </div> 833 834 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection-icsi/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about ICSI</a> 835 836 </div> 837 </div> 838 <div class="col-lg-4"> 839 <div class="card-pattern1"> 840 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 841 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/patient-journeys/pcos-journey-hero.webp" alt="Woman discussing her PCOS treatment options with doctor" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 842 </div> 843 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 844 845 846 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/what-is-premature-ovarian-insufficiency-also-called-premature-ovarian-failure/"> Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)</a></h4> 847 848 <p>
848What happens when your ovaries stop working before 40? Learn the signs, impact, and what premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) means for your health.</p> 849 850 </div> 851 852 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/what-is-premature-ovarian-insufficiency-also-called-premature-ovarian-failure/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about POI</a> 853 854 </div> 855 </div> 856 <div class="col-lg-4"> 857 <div class="card-pattern1"> 858 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 859 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/bookletsfact-sheets/images/hysterosalpingogram/hysterosalpingogramhsg_square.png" alt="Hysterosalpingogram hsg square" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 860 </div> 861 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 862 863 864 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/hysterosalpingogram-hsg/"> Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)</a></h4> 865 866 <p>A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an x-ray procedure used to see whether the fallopian tubes are patent (open) and if the inside of the uterus (uterine cavity) is normal.</p> 867 868 </div> 869 870 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/hysterosalpingogram-hsg/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about hysterosalpingograms</a> 871 872 </div> 873 </div> 874 <div class="col-lg-4"> 875 <div class="card-pattern1"> 876 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 877 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/browse-resources/rf_termsdefinitions_hero.webp" alt="Young woman researches reproductive health terminology on ReproductiveFacts.org" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 878 </div> 879 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 880 881 882 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/hyperprolactinemia-high-prolactin-levels/"> Hyperprolactinemia (High Prolactin Levels)</a></h4> 883 884 <p>Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin levels) can affect fertility in men and women. Learn causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options to improve reproductive health.<br /> 885<div id="awebChromeHelper" data-version="1.23.6"> </div> 886<div id="awebChromeHelper" data-version="1.23.6"> </div> 887<div id="awebChromeHelper" data-version="1.23.6"> </div></p> 888 889 </div> 890 891 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/hyperprolactinemia-high-prolactin-levels/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read the fact sheet on hyperprolactinemia</a> 892 893 </div> 894 </div> 895 <div class="col-lg-4"> 896 <div class="card-pattern1"> 897 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 898 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/patient-advocacy/rf_insuranceinformation_hero.png" alt="Couple reviews insurance information for reproductive care " class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 899 </div> 900 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 901 902 903 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/patient-advocacy/advocacy-resources/RF-just-the-facts-biological-sex/"> Just the Facts: Biological Sex</a></h4> 904 905 <p>Male or female? The answer is more complicated than you learned in school—and the science behind it could change how you see the debate.</p> 906 907 </div> 908 909 <a href="/patient-advocacy/advocacy-resources/RF-just-the-facts-biological-sex/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Why biological sex isn't a simple binary</a> 910 911 </div> 912 </div> 913 <div class="col-lg-4"> 914 <div class="card-pattern1"> 915 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 916 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/infographics/contraception/nonhormonal-contraception2.webp" alt="Vasectomies are not immediate contraception and backup contraception must be used up to 12 weeks post procedure" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 917 </div> 918 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 919 920 921 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/fertility-options-after-vasectomy/"> Fertility After Vasectomy</a></h4> 922 923 <p>If you decide that you would like to have biological children after your vasectomy, there are procedures that can help.</p> 924 925 </div> 926 927 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/fertility-options-after-vasectomy/" target="_blank" class="link-arrow">Learn more about Fertility After Vasectomy</a> 928 929 </div> 930 </div> 931 <div class="col-lg-4"> 932 <div class="card-pattern1"> 933 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 934 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/bookletsfact-sheets/images/what-are-fibroids/fig1-what-are-fibroids.webp" alt="What are fibroids figure" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 935 </div> 936 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 937 938 939 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/what-are-fibroids/"> Fibroids</a></h4> 940 941 <p>Fibroids: noncancerous uterine growths that can cause heavy periods, pelvic pain, and bloating—often unnoticed until symptoms disrupt daily life.</p> 942 943 </div> 944 945 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/what-are-fibroids/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about fibroids</a> 946 947 </div> 948 </div> 949 <div class="col-lg-4"> 950 <div class="card-pattern1"> 951 <div class="card-pattern1__imageCon"> 952 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/homepage/myoyj-img2.f388f5ba.webp" alt="Doctor explaining to young man what testing is needed for male factor infertility" class="lazyload" width="357" height="357"/> 953 </div> 954 <div class="card-pattern1__desc"> 955 956 957 <h4 class="card-pattern1__title"><a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/hydrosalpinx/"> Hydrosalpinx</a></h4> 958 959 <p>Hydrosalpinx, a blocked and fluid-filled fallopian tube, can impact fertility. Learn causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options to improve pregnancy chances.</p> 960 961 </div> 962 963 <a href="/news-and-publications/fact-sheets-and-infographics/hydrosalpinx/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">Read more about hydrosalpinx</a> 964 965 </div> 966 </div> 967 968 </div>
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1040state governments, visiting officials on Capitol Hill, and raising money to lobby for insurance to pay for infertility treatment, ASRM is busy working for you!</p> 1041 <a href="/patient-advocacy/reproductive-rights-and-you/" target="_self" class="link-arrow ">Reproductive Rights and You</a> 1042 <a href="/patient-advocacy/state-and-territory-infertility-insurance-laws/" target="_self" class="link-arrow">State and Territory INFERTILITY INSURANCE LAWS</a> 1043 </div> 1044 </div> 1045 </div> 1046 </div> 1047</section> 1048 1049</div><div> 1050 1051 1052 1053<section class="c-fullCard bg-magenta"> 1054 <div class="container-fluid"> 1055 <div class="row"> 1056 <div class="col-lg-5"> 1057 <div class="c-fullCard__img"> 1058 <img data-src="/globalassets/_asrm/about-us/about_asrm_hero.webp" alt="ASRM Logo " class="lazyload"/> 1059 </div> 1060 </div> 1061 <div class="col-lg-7 d-xl-flex align-items-center"> 1062 <div class="c-fullCard__content"> 1063 <h2>Invitation to volunteer with ASRM</h2> 1064 ASRM believes that including the voices of people directly affected by infertility helps us create relevant, inclusive, and impactful educational content. <br /><br />We are looking for members of the patient community and/or community stakeholders to lend their perspectives through the review of ASRM patient-centered educational materials, ethics documents, documents for professionals that guide clinical practice, and summaries of our ethics and professional materials developed for lay readers. <br /><br />If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this (short) form to tell us a bit about yourself, your interests, and what skills and experiences you bring to the table.<br /><br />Thank you for considering, we look forward to hearing from you. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. 1065 <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ASRM_pat_rev_group" target="_blank" class="link-arrow ">Volunteer with ASRM</a> 1066 1067 </div> 1068 </div> 1069 </div> 1070 </div> 1071</section> 1072 1073</div><div> 1074 1075 1076 1077 <section class="c-listFeature section-gap bg-ultraLightGray"> 1078 <div class="container"> 1079 <div class="text-lg-center"> 1080 <h2>Fertility in the News</h2> 1081 1082 </div> 1083 </div> 1084 <div class="container"> 1085 <div class="c-listFeature__item"> 1086 <div class="c-listFeature__img"> 1087 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/fertility_news_teaser.webp" alt="Fertility in the news teaser " class="lazyload"/> 1088 </div> 1089 <div class="c-listFeature__content"> 1090 <h4><a href="/news-and-publications/fertility-in-the-news/new-national-study-finds-broad-public-support-for-ivf-access-and-insurance-coverage/">New National Study Finds Broad Public Support for IVF Access and Insurance Coverage</a></h4> 1091 New national study finds 74.2% of Americans support IVF access and 64.6% support state-required insurance coverage for fertility treatment. 1092 </div> 1093 <div class="c-listFeature__cta"> 1094 <a href="/news-and-publications/fertility-in-the-news/new-national-study-finds-broad-public-support-for-ivf-access-and-insurance-coverage/" class="link-arrow ">View the Press Release</a> 1095 </div> 1096 </div> 1097 <div class="c-listFeature__item"> 1098 <div class="c-listFeature__img"> 1099 <img data-src="/globalassets/_rf/news-and-publications/fertility_news_teaser.webp" alt="Fertility in the news teaser " class="lazyload"/> 1100 </div> 1101 <div class="c-listFeature__content"> 1102 <h4><a href="/news-and-publications/fertility-in-the-news/asrm-research-institute-announces-recipients-of-2026-research-award-programs/">
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