Fertility 101

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What is intrauterine insemination (IUI)?

IUI entails the insemination of sperm through the cervix directly into the uterus, with the idea that having an increased concentration of sperm in the upper reproductive tract increases your chances for pregnancy.

How to choose a fertility clinic

Written by the Progyny Editorial Team — December 2025.  Every fertility journey is different. Finding a clinic that aligns with your […]

Choosing an egg bank

Updated by the Progyny Editorial Team — October 2025. If you’ve decided to use a donor egg for your journey […]

This is Infertility

Fertility 101: Preparing for Your First Fertility Clinic Appointment

"This isn’t a one size fits all treatment plan. Everybody is a little bit different."
Dr. Michael Drews from RMA of New Jersey, Dr. Jennifer Brown from Northeastern Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Linnea Goodman from Virginia Fertility and IVF, Dr. Thomas Molinaro, from RMA of New Jersey, Dr. Kathleen Hong from RMA of New Jersey
Multiple Companies

Fertility 101: PCOS

My mom said as soon as I stepped out of the ER, 'She's not going to give this up, the world is going to hear about this'.
Dr. Todd Deutch
Advanced Reproductive Center