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Fertility and Infertility
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Assisted Reproductive Technology: All Reports 
 Review of the success rate of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), in the United States. Includes information and statistics about patient diagnosis, patient age, pregnancy success rates, multiple births, and more. Features information about specific medical facilities. Browsable by state. Also includes a glossary and related reports. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health. http://www.cdc.gov/ART/ARTReports.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Families, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated May 3, 2008 Becoming an Egg Donor
"This guidebook provides prospective egg donors with unbiased information. It suggests issues for you to consider and questions to ask before deciding whether or not to become a donor." Discusses the egg donation process, ads for egg donation, legal and financial considerations, and related subjects. From the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law. http://www.health.state.ny.us/publications/1127/ Topics: Women's Health Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Fertility of American Women
Compilation of data on the "fertility of American women for the noninstitutionalized population [which is] collected biannually in the June Current Population Survey (CPS) for the Nation." The 2006 report (released in August 2008) also includes, for the first time, data from the American Community Survey. Also includes Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) reports, related American Community Survey documents, and links to related Census topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/fertility.html Topics: Women's Health Last updated Sep 3, 2008 The Fertility Race
Based on the balanced, ten-part Minnesota Public Radio program on infertility, this series covers various aspects of infertility in articles and recorded interviews. Topics covered include history, the fertility industry, surrogate mothers, HIV and fertility, gay and lesbian issues, test tube babies, egg donation, and insurance. Features statistics, a glossary, links to resources, and audio files of the original broadcasts. http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/199711/20_smiths_fertility/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Medical Treatments & Devices, Women's Health Last updated Apr 6, 2004 MedlinePlus: Infertility
A compilation of links to information about infertility. Topics include anatomy and physiology, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, research, and genetics. Includes information specific to women and men. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infertility.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Families, Medical Treatments & Devices, Women's Health Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Protect Your Fertility
This site, sponsored by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), seeks to provide information about preventable infertility. It describes risk factors and behaviors which can put future childbearing at risk for men and women. Includes a searchable directory of ASRM member physicians and many links to other resources on infertility and reproductive medicine. http://www.protectyourfertility.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Medical Treatments & Devices, Women's Health Last updated Feb 28, 2005 Resolve: The National Infertility Association
The mission of this organization is to provide "support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy." The site features fact sheets about trying to conceive, treatment options, emotional aspects, adoption, pregnancy and parenting, and living childfree. Also includes information about advocacy efforts, male infertility, clinical trials, affordability, and more. http://www.resolve.org Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Families, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Nov 27, 2005 |
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