Here are various links to other web sites that provide support and useful information regarding infertility.
| American Society for Reproductive Medicine |
The parent body for healthcare workers involved in treating infertility. There are many excellent resources for patients available here. |
| Fertile Thoughts |
A good site for general fertility information, resources, and chat. |
| Resolve |
The national infertility advocacy group which also has chapters in most states. Excellent patient information is available here. |
| International Federation of Fertility Societies |
This is mostly technical data, but there are a few good links on Assisted Reproductive Technologies and tubal factor infertility. |
| OBGYN.Net Infertility Section |
This is a network for healthcare providers and patients alike and is updated regularly with timely news and information. |
| American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Use the information listed to determine if your physician is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, not General Obstetrics
and Gynecology. Obviously, a subspecialty board certified specialist is highly recommended. |
| Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
IVF Pregnancy rates for all reporting programs are listed here by state. Please see listing under "University of Tennessee Fertility Center"
for relevant statistics. Our success rates have improved even further since then! Compare them to other programs in the state and the southeast. Check to see if the program
you're considering has reported! In general, large programs can easily afford to report their statistics, and if they do not, one should be very careful about having this complex
and expensive procedure performed at such a center. |
| Hannah's Prayer |
Christian Support for Infertility Challenges |
| Stepping Stones |
Christian Support for Those Facing Infertility or Pregnancy Loss |
| Sheltering Tree: |
Christian Support for women facing infertility, pregnancy loss, or secondary infertility |
| Mind/Body Program |
This site allows couple to identify the powerful interactions between one's mind
and body, and what can be done if psychological factors are playing a role in your fertility or fertility care |
| Men's Health and Fitness |
Resource Directory |
| National Embryo Donation Center |
The National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC ) at Knoxville’s Baptist Hospital for Women is a nonprofit center assisting
both embryo donors and recipients. The site features information about embryo donation through downloadable videos, audio
clips, information on the site's pages and more! |
| American Pregnancy Association |
The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy
wellness. It serves as a good source of education for women and families that have questions regarding their infertility,
their pregnancy, or other reproductive related concern. |
