Fertility Resources
Fertility Resources
FSMG is committed to providing the latest information in fertility care. The following are recommended websites that can assist with educating you in the areas of reproduction & fertility.
Is your physician Board Certified
in Reproductive Endocrinology?
https://www.abms.org/WC/login.aspxFound out at the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Pre-Implantation Genetic Counseling
www.IVFLabs.comPreimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
www.GeneSecurity.net
Gene Security Network's 24 Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening Test
National Professional Societies
www.sart.orgThe Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology is responsible for 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.
www.asrm.org
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is a resource to 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.
Patient Advocacy
www.resolve.orgRESOLVE 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.
www.theafa.org
The America Infertility Organization is a national advocacy organization.
They offer on line information on a wide variety of subjects related to
Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology issues. A monthly newsletter
is published on line.
www.acog.org/publications/patient
education
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers patient
education pamphlets on common conditions affecting women's health.
www.pofsupport.org
The International Premature Ovarian Failure Association 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.
www.pcosupport.org
The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association is designed to help people
prevent diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive health issues among
their constituency. This website provides up to date educational resources
which is 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.
www.endometriosisassn.org
The Endometriosis Association is an organization for those with endometriosis.
Its goal is to provide education, support, and research.
www.nacac.org
The North American Council on Adoptable Children 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.
Pharmacies
Freedom Drugwww.freedomdrug.com
IVP Pharmacy
www.ivpcare.com
MDRx Pharmaceutical Care
www.mdrusa.com
Ascend Pharmacy
www.portlandpharmacy.com
Medications
Teratology Information Serviceswww.otispregnancy.org
Male Factor
Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay(DNA Fragmentation)
www.scsadiagnostics.com
Last updated: July 22, 2008
Author: Dr. Arlene J. Morales