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Fertility Problems
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Organizations
| InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination | |
| P.O. Box 6836 | |
| Arlington, VA 22206 | |
| Phone: | (703) 379-9178 |
| Fax: | (703) 379-1593 |
| Email: | inciidinfo@inciid.org |
| Web Address: | http://www.inciid.org/ |
The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID—pronounced "inside") is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals and couples explore their family-building options. INCIID provides current information and immediate support regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infertility and pregnancy loss and offers guidance to those considering adoption or child-free lifestyles. | |
| American Fertility Association | |
| 305 Madison Avenue | |
| Suite 449 | |
| New York, NY 10165 | |
| Phone: | 1-888-917-3777 |
| Email: | info@theafa.org |
| Web Address: | www.theafa.org |
The American Fertility Association is a national nonprofit organization that helps women and men facing decisions related to family building and reproductive health—from prevention and treatment of infertility to social and psychological concerns. The mission of AFA is to serve as a lifetime resource for men and women who need reproductive information and support and to forward the causes of adoption and reproductive health through advocacy, education, awareness building, and research funding. | |
| American Society for Reproductive Medicine | |
| 1209 Montgomery Highway | |
| Birmingham, AL 35216-2809 | |
| Phone: | (205) 978-5000 |
| Fax: | (205) 978-5005 |
| Email: | asrm@asrm.org |
| Web Address: | www.asrm.org |
This organization provides literature and information on infertility. | |
| Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Assisted Reproductive Technology. | |
| 1600 Clifton Road | |
| Atlanta, GA 30333 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) |
| TDD: | TTY: 1-888-232-6348 |
| Email: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/ART/index.htm |
The CDC's Division of Reproductive Health is dedicated to promoting optimal reproductive and infant health and quality of life. In accordance with U.S. federal law, the CDC's Division of Reproductive Health annually publishes pregnancy success rates for assisted reproductive technology (ART) clinics. This report includes a comprehensive listing of fertility clinics, help with interpreting success rates, frequently asked questions about ART, and a glossary of terms related to infertility treatment. | |
| National Institute of Child Health and Human Development | |
| P.O. Box 3006 | |
| Rockville, MD 20847 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-370-2943 |
| Fax: | 1-866-760-5947 toll-free |
| TDD: | 1-888-320-6942 |
| Email: | NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | www.nichd.nih.gov |
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The NICHD conducts and supports research related to the health of children, adults, and families. NICHD has information on its Web site about many health topics. And you can send specific requests to information specialists. | |
| RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association | |
| 8405 Greensboro Drive | |
| Suite 800 | |
| McLean, VA 22102-5120 | |
| Phone: | (703) 556-7172 |
| Email: | info@resolve.org |
| Web Address: | www.resolve.org |
RESOLVE is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people who are experiencing infertility. Its goal is to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy. RESOLVE supports family-building through a variety of methods, including medical treatment, adoption, surrogacy, and the choice of child-free living. RESOLVE provides helpful information on handling financial costs and insurance coverage for infertility treatment. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: April 23, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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