Collab Fertility Journal

What happens to your hormones and fertility after stopping birth control? Learn how hormonal contraception can affect your cycle, AMH and ovarian reserve testing, and when changes may point to an underlying reproductive health condition.

AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) is one of the most valuable tools for understanding ovarian reserve, but it's often misunderstood. Learn what AMH measures, who should consider testing, how it relates to egg quality and egg freezing, and why knowing your fertility earlier can help you make informed decisions about your reproductive future.

After discovering she had multiple fibroids, polyps, and ovarian cysts despite having no symptoms, Lauren turned to Collab Fertility for answers. Following minimally invasive fibroid removal surgery and IVF, she became pregnant after her first frozen embryo transfer. Read her story to learn how early fertility testing, personalized care, and expert guidance helped her build the family she always dreamed of.

In this interview, Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, “The Fibroid Doc,” explains how fibroids can impact conception, pregnancy, and IVF success. From symptoms and treatment options to the importance of coordinated care, Dr. Prabakar shares essential insights for anyone navigating fibroids while trying to build their family.

Building a family as an LGBTQ+ individual or couple can involve unique decisions around donor sperm, donor eggs, reciprocal IVF, gestational surrogacy, adoption, and fertility preservation. In this expert Q&A, Dr. Thalia Segal and Brian Rosenberg of Gays With Kids discuss common family-building pathways, misconceptions, and practical advice to help intended parents navigate their options with confidence.

After being diagnosed with PCOS (PMOS) at age 38, Sabrina and Tim chose IVF to help grow their family. Their first IVF cycle resulted in 25 eggs retrieved, 11 embryos, and 6 genetically normal embryos. Following their first embryo transfer, they welcomed their daughter and now have additional embryos preserved for the future. In this Q&A, they share their fertility journey, IVF experience, and life as new parents.