Additional Fertility Resources
FSMG is committed to providing the latest information in fertility care. We recommend the following websites to help you learn more about reproduction and fertility.
Board Certification
Is your physician Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology? Find out at the American Board of Medical Specialties (certificationmatters.org).
National Professional Societies
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (asrm.org) is a resource for reproductive endocrinologists, obstetricians, gynecologist, urologists, and basic scientists who treat and investigate problems of fertility, sterility, and the physiology of reproduction. There are links to clinic locations and annual clinical outcomes as reported to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). The website also offers information for patients on a variety of topics related to infertility.
The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (sart.org) is responsible for the collection and standardization of IVF patient outcomes (pregnancy) and other data. The data is reported by clinic site. The website also has patient information on a wide variety of infertility issues.
Pre-Implantation Genetic Counseling
Learn more about Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) at www.IVFLabs.com (coming soon). You can also learn about this technique at the Gene Security Network‘s 24 Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening Test (GeneSecurity.net).
Additional Fertility Information, Resources & Patient Advocacy
RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association (resolve.org), is a national non-profit organization that, for more than 20 years, has assisted people in resolving their infertility by providing information, support, and advocacy.
The American Fertility Association (theafa.org) is a national advocacy organization. They offer online information on a wide variety of subjects related to fertility and reproductive endocrinology issues. A monthly newsletter is published online.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (acog.org) offers patient education pamphlets on common conditions affecting women’s health.
The International Premature Ovarian Failure Association (pofsupport.org) provides a wealth of information, helps you stay up-to-date with the latest research, and guides you through the various aspects of living with premature ovarian failure. In addition, you can meet other women in your situation through this website.
The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association (pcosupport.org) is designed to help people prevent diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive health issues among their constituency. This website provides up-to-date educational resources that are available and accessible to women and girls with PCOS. It also provides online discussion forums, periodical newsletters, stock publications, conferences and symposia, local chapters, and support groups.
The Endometriosis Association (endometriosisassn.org) is an organization for those with endometriosis. Its goal is to provide education, support, and research.
The North American Council on Adoptable Children (nacac.org) is committed to meeting the needs of waiting children and the families who adopt them. This association provides resources, information, and supports adoptive families and prospective adopters through their quarterly newsletter Adoptalk.
Fertile Hope (fertilehope.org) is a national LIVESTRONG initiative dedicated to providing reproductive information, support, and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility.
Pharmacies
Here is a list of pharmacies that specialize in fertility issues:
- Freedom Fertility Pharmacy (freedomfertility.com)
- MDRx Pharmaceutical Care (mdrusa.com)
- Ascend SpecialtyRx Pharmacy (ascendspecialtyrx.com)
Medications
- Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (otispregnancy.org)
