WHAT CAUSES INFERTILITY AND WHO DOES IT AFFECT? Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of trying or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. It affects approximately 1 in 6 couples, and can be caused by a range of physical and/or medical conditions.
WHAT CAUSES INFERTILITY? The causes of infertility can vary, but some common causes include: age, hormonal imbalances, medical conditions such as endometriosis, structural problems with the reproductive system, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
WHAT ARE AVAILABLE TREATMENTS FOR INFERTILITY? There are several treatments available for infertility, including medications to stimulate ovulation, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and surgery to correct structural problems. The right treatment for you will depend on the cause of infertility and your personal situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN INFERTILITY BE PREVENTED? While some causes of infertility cannot be prevented, there are steps you can take to maintain good reproductive health and reduce your risk of infertility. These include maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and managing stress levels.
WHAT IS THE FERTILITY FOUNDATION ALL ABOUT? The fertility foundation is an organization dedicated to providing support and resources to individuals and couples struggling with infertility. We aim to raise awareness about infertility, provide education and information, and offer support and assistance to those in need.
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE FERTILITY FOUNDATION OFFER? The foundation offers financial assistance for infertility treatments in the form of grants and educational resources.
HOW CAN THE CONCEIVE FOUNDATION HELP ME PAY FOR INFERTILITY TREATMENTS? The Conceive Fertility Foundation provides financial assistance through grants to individuals struggling with infertility. This year, we’re awarding ten grants of $15,000 each to help cover the costs of IVF treatments. 100% of proceeds from the Conceive Collection go directly to funding these grants. Applications will open April 20th this year!
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH CONCEIVE?
You can get involved by making a donation and spreading the word about our mission and services. You can also join our mailing list to stay informed about our latest efforts and upcoming partnership announcement.
CAN I APPLY IF I WAS A GRANT RECIPIENT LAST YEAR? Yes, you can reapply for the grant if you were a 2024 applicant or grant recipient.
HOW MANY APPLICATIONS CAN ONE HOUSEHOLD OR FAMILY SUBMIT? We ask that applicants only submit once. Because grant recipients aren’t chosen at random, applying more than once won’t increase your chances of receiving an IVF grant.)
CAN SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE U.S. APPLY AS LONG AS THEY USE A U.S. BASED CLINIC? All applicants must submit a US tax return to apply for a grant. Anyone in the US or outside the US with a US tax return may apply, so long as they use a US-based clinic.
CAN THE GRANT BE USED FOR A SURROGATE UNDERGOING IVF PROCESS ON MY BEHALF? Yes, the grant can be transferred to your surrogate.
CAN YOU ACCEPT A DIAGNOSIS OF INFERTILITY FROM A DOCTOR IN ANOTHER COUNTRY? Yes, we will accept an infertility diagnosis from any country, as long as it comes from a reproductive specialist or OB/GYN. However, fertility services from the grant must be performed in a US-based clinic.
WILL THE APPLICANTS RECIEVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AFTER APPLYING? Yes, applicants will receive a confirmation email. Please contact us if you do not receive that confirmation notice.
