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Useful Links

about Infertility, Treatments and Related Sites

PubMed: the largest most complete medical database in the world from the National Library of Medicine. It is a source of information about almost every conceivable medical subject.

Its information is presented as a summary of a published scientific paper or opinion statement. Unlike much information on the Internet, it is unbiased and represents no vested interest. You can ask PubMed anything.

On the other hand, almost all published information is shown, giving equal weight to both meticulous studies and poor research. As with all things, the reader must read with a critical eye. The best plan for the layperson is to review all the information on a particular subject, and see if there appears to be any agreeement on the conclusions.

Resolve is a patient advocate group with a long history of service to infertile couples. Besides publications and informational articles, they also have local chapters to join.

The American Infertility Association is a national organization dedicated to assisting women and men facing decisions related to family building and reproductive health, and to serve as a lifetime resource for men and women needing reproductive information and support. They also support the causes of adoption and reproductive health.

Ask NOAH about Pregnancy this is a site sponsored by the City University of New York with basic information on many aspects of infertility including material on male infertility as well. Some insurance information is also provided.

The Georgia Reproductive Specialists has a number of articles about IVF and related matters.

The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination has fact sheets, bulletin boards and medical forums.

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut - Fertility Clinic , Norwalk, CT. A program specializing in IVF; ICSI; Egg Donation: Embryo Banking; and Embryo Adoption.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), A PDF file from 2002 with Assisted Reproductive Success Rates by state.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) home page, a valuable resource of medical information in many areas including traveler's help, and significant news and advisories.

Health Finder - a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, presenting "Hot Topics," news, smart choices and many other categories of medical information that is authoritative.

The National Institutes of Health is another government sponsored site with additional information in still other health related topics. Visit it to see what they offer.

Merck Manual, its Chapter on Infertility

Infertility from About.com, with many links, articles, news, forums and live chat opportunities.

Women's Health.com includes many infertility articles, learning modules on infertility, FAQs and other features.

Alan E Beer, MD, Center for Reproductive Immunology and Genetics has a page on the very complex subject of Immunology in Infertility.

Fifth's Disease (also known as Parvovirus) and its effects on pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis and its effects on pregnancy