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Impressive effort by Newsweek to rank US fertility clinics. The ranking, which lists the top 125 clinics nationwide, is compiled from four different sources: 1) an online survey of ~3,000 reproductive endocrinologists, infertility specialists, obstetricians/gynecologists working in and referring patients to fertility clinics, and other medical professionals (e.g., registered nurses, and laboratory assistants). Participants were asked to assess confidence in their assessment of the fertility clinics, which was used to determine individual weights for the recommendations; 2) an analysis of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) quality metrics published by the CDC; 3) accreditation data on the fertility clinics; and 4) patient satisfaction based on Google reviews. During the survey period, which took place in January and February, participants were asked to recommend facilities and assess the quality of diagnosis and treatment of fertility problems, fertility counseling, accommodation and service, and overall nurse staffing. This year, Google reviews were included in the scoring model, which was also adjusted to give increased weight to the ART quality metrics pillar.

Egg freezing was once reserved for women with serious illnesses, but today it has become a way for healthy women to extend their own fertility. In an interview with National Geographic, Dr. Hill answers "what's the difference between social and medical #eggfreezing?" Check out the blog with excerpts from the interview: https://lnkd.in/eT7DpqF9 #infertility #fertility #infertilityjourney #infertilitysupport #pregnancy #ivf #ivfpregnancy #ttc #ttccommunity #ivfjourney #infertilitydoctor #fertilitypreservation

The way we are building families is changing. How, when and who we create families with is evolving in response to the huge societal shifts that have taken place in the past 50 years. Female labour force participation and education levels have risen over the past half-century. This has led to fewer children, or having them later in life. You can also see this shift playing out in fertility treatment. Egg freezing is the fastest-growing fertility treatment in the UK. People are increasingly seeking help from fertility clinics to assess, understand, improve or prolong their fertility before trying to conceive. Fertility preservation services such as egg freezing are important as they give people information about their bodies and choices about their future. Kayleigh Hartigan, our Founder and CEO, spoke with SheerLuxe about what people need to know about egg freezing, the questions to ask and the considerations to bear in mind: “A female is born with all the eggs she will ever have, and these eggs, unlike skin cells, don't regenerate. They age, just like us. Freezing eggs protects them from the effects of further ageing.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eh_pRajd #EggFreezing #Fertility #Healthcare

🗣️ Addressing the stigma around #WomensHealth is crucial for better care & support. Together, we can normalize conversations about menstruation, fertility, breastfeeding, & more during National Women’s Health Week. #NWHW #BreakTheStigma womenshealth.gov/nwhw

🔹 New article online 🔹 Authors of an opinion article argue that fertility clinics should not focus solely on livebirth success and recommend a series of reforms. Fertility clinics are being urged by experts to take more responsibility for the wellbeing of patients who do not end up with a baby. Find the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eU5y2Nb6

What I love about our solution at Carrot Fertility is that we are able to surround members with support for every journey, including the hardest ones. Carrot was there to help Lindsay and Bryan navigate pregnancy loss, recovery, a new baby, and more. Here's how. #hrbenefits #fertilitycare https://lnkd.in/dYCjxfp9

🔹 New article online 🔹 Authors of an opinion article argue that fertility clinics should not focus solely on livebirth success and recommend a series of reforms. Fertility clinics are being urged by experts to take more responsibility for the wellbeing of patients who do not end up with a baby. Find the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eU5y2Nb6

What impact does ovarian reserve have on getting pregnant? While no single test of ovarian reserve can predict a woman's ability to get pregnant, these tests are often used to develop a treatment plan, including the need for donor eggs or embryos. Learn facts about ovarian reserve and related testing in the clip above, and by visiting reproductivefacts.org. #NIAW2024 #LeaveYourMark

🗣️ Addressing the stigma around #WomensHealth is crucial for better care & support. Together, we can normalize conversations about menstruation, fertility, breastfeeding, & more during National Women’s Health Week. #NWHW #BreakTheStigma womenshealth.gov/nwhw

🌟Weekly Highlight #femtechfriday FemTech India * India marks a milestone: World's first injectable male contraceptive completes successful clinical trials. * Study reveals breakthrough in metastatic breast cancer, transforming care * Faster embryo thawing boosts efficiency without lowering pregnancy rates. * Pregnant women exceeding recommended weight face higher heart disease, diabetes risk * Study links pandemic to women's menstrual changes: shifts in cycle, hormones, and lifestyle habits observed. Read the full report 🔽 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates on FemTech and women's health in India - https://lnkd.in/gKHKg-pY #FemTechIndia #FemTechFriday #WomenInTech #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #India #FemTechInnovation