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Fertility in Your 30s

Fertility in your 30s does not drop off a cliff the day you turn 30. The change is gradual through the early part of the decade and generally becomes more significant as you move through your mid-to-late 30s. Understanding that distinction can help you have a more grounded conversation about your options. The biology is […]

When Is the Right Age to Freeze Your Eggs? What the Data Shows

There is no single “perfect” age to freeze your eggs. Age matters because egg quantity and quality generally change over time, but your goals, reproductive health, finances, and family-building timeline matter too. Egg freezing gives you the option to preserve eggs at the age you are when treatment occurs for potential use later. It does […]

When Should You Get Fertility Testing? Age-Based Guidelines

Questions about fertility can come up long before someone is ready to pursue treatment. You may be considering egg freezing, thinking about pregnancy in the future, or wondering when it makes sense to speak with a fertility provider. Age matters, but it is only one part of the picture. Your reproductive history, medical history, family-building […]

What to Expect on Egg Retrieval Day

After monitoring appointments, bloodwork, and daily injections, egg retrieval is the next step. The procedure itself is relatively brief and is performed under anesthesia, so you should not feel the retrieval while it is happening. At Open Fertility, your monitoring and preparation happen through your Open care team. Egg retrieval is performed by a Spring […]

What Is IVF, Really? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Full Process

IVF can feel like a big step, especially if you are not sure what the process actually involves. At its core, in vitro fertilization (IVF) involves stimulating the ovaries, retrieving eggs, fertilizing them in a laboratory, and transferring an embryo into the uterus. At Open Fertility, IVF is delivered through a focused, team-based care model […]

What Questions Should You Ask Before Choosing a Fertility Clinic?

Choosing a fertility clinic is a significant decision. Cost matters, but so do who provides your care, where procedures take place, how clearly the clinic communicates, and whether its treatment model fits your needs. The right questions can help you compare clinics based on more than price alone. Before starting IVF, egg freezing, or another […]