Fertility Problems
Other Places To Get Help
Online Resources
2002 Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates: National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health Web Address: www.cdc.gov/ART/ART02/index.htm (published: December 2004) In accordance with U.S. federal law, the CDC 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.
International Adoption Information U.S. Department of State Web Address: http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/adoption_485.html The United States Department of State Office of Children's Issues coordinates policy and provides information on international adoption. This Web page offers an international adoptions booklet, recent updates on events that impact adoption policy around the world, and adoption information specific to numerous countries, alphabetized by country.
Organizations
InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination P.O. Box 6836 Arlington, VA 22206 Phone: (703) 379-9178 Fax: (703) 379-1593 E-mail: 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 E-mail: 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 E-mail: asrm@asrm.org Web Address: www.asrm.org This organization provides literature and information on infertility.
Child Welfare Information Gateway – Children's Bureau/ACYF 1250 Maryland Avenue SW 8th Floor Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 1-800-394-3366
(703) 385-7565E-mail: info@childwelfare.gov Web Address: www.childwelfare.gov This new organization, which joins two former groups (the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse and the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information), is a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Located within the Children's Bureau in the Administration for Children and Families, the Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the welfare of children and families by bringing together timely and essential information for citizens as well as for professionals involved with child welfare, adoption, and related concerns. The Web site offers comprehensive information about adoption by United States citizens, including infant and international adoption and the adoption of children with special needs.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association 8405 Greensboro Drive Suite 800 McLean, VA 22102-5120 Phone: (703) 556-7172 E-mail: 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.
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| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA Sandy Jocoy, RN | Last Updated: March 21, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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