Collab Fertility Journal

Choosing a sperm donor⎯whether it’s known or anonymous — is one of the most significant decisions a future parent can make. The sperm donor you select can influence not only the health and well-being of your future child but also your entire journey as a parent.

Microplastics are now being detected in human reproductive tissue, including the environment that supports egg development.

Collab Fertility has been recognized as a 2026 East Bay Innovation Awardee in the Life Sciences category by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance, honoring organizations that are advancing innovation and impact across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

As fertility care expands, many clinics are now owned by private equity firms—often without patients realizing it. In this article, we explore how ownership structure can influence care, what to look for when choosing an IVF clinic, and why physician-led practices prioritize personalized, patient-centered treatment.

After experiencing pregnancy loss and multiple IUI cycles, Angie was left feeling unheard and discouraged. As a single mom by choice, she sought a more personalized approach to fertility care—and found it at Collab. In this Q&A, she shares her journey of advocating for herself, navigating loss, choosing a sperm donor, and ultimately welcoming her son.

Male factors contribute to infertility in nearly half of all couples, yet men are often left out of the fertility conversation. In this expert Q&A, reproductive urologist Dr. James Smith answers common questions about sperm health, testosterone, aging, semen analysis, and when men should get tested. Learn what impacts male fertility — and how men can take an active, informed role in the family-building journey.