Infertility and Fertility Resources

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 
  ACOG provides fact sheets   on many different women's health issues, including aspects of infertility, such as Evaluating Infertility , Treating Infertility , Endometriosis , and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , as well as other broad topics.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  CDC's Web-based guide to assisted reproductive technology contains information on preparing for assisted reproductive technology and reports on its success rates, and provides additional resources. The website also offers general information about infertility.
• National Library of Medicine (NLM)
  MedlinePlus, a site supported by NLM, offers descriptions of medical conditions related to infertility and links to trusted information sources compiled by NIH. There are also links for news and additional information on topics related to infertility.
• Oncofertility Consortium at Northwestern University 
  The consortium is a network of medical experts and scientists who are exploring fertility options for cancer survivors. The Patients page  offers information and resources for preserving fertility for cancer patients.
• Path2Parenthood 
  The organization's website offers information on adoption; infertility prevention; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender family building; male infertility; miscarriage; and trying to conceive.
• ReproductiveFacts.org 
  This website is maintained by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. The site includes information on fertility and having children, including descriptions of fertility treatments.
• RESOLVE.org 
  The website of the National Infertility Association contains information on infertility, diagnosis and management, family-building options, and support and services.
  • Personal Assessment Tool 
  • Family Building Options 
  • Support Groups 
  • Professional Services Directory 
  • HelpLine
• WomensHealth.gov
  The website of the Office of Women's Health provides information that is helpful for women who are trying to conceive or who become pregnant.

Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from NICHD, NIH, or HHS.

• NICHD supports several networks and resources that advance research on various topics related to infertility:
  • Fertility and Infertility (FI) Branch–funded:
    • The National Centers for Translational Research in Reproduction and Infertility (NCTRI), formerly the Specialized Cooperative Centers Program in Reproduction and Infertility Research (SCCPIR), is a national network of research-based centers that aims to promote interactions between basic and clinical scientists with the goal of improving reproductive health.
    • The Jackson Laboratory site on reproductive genomics  describes ongoing research efforts to create a mouse model for infertility through random chemical mutagenesis.
    • The Reproductive Medicine Network (RMN) carries out large, multicenter clinical trials of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for male and female infertility and reproductive diseases and disorders.
    • Funded in part by NICHD and the NIH Common Fund, the Oncofertility Consortium at Northwestern University  is a national, interdisciplinary initiative designed to explore the reproductive future of cancer survivors.
  • Division of Population Health Research (DiPHR)
    • The Longitudinal Investigation of Fertility and the Environment (LIFE) Study is examining the long-term effects of lifestyle factors, including stress, cigarette smoking, caffeine intake, and alcohol usage, on fertility.
    • The Effects of Aspirin on Gestation and Reproduction (EAGeR) Study is investigating the effects of aspirin on blood flow and placental health to reduce the risk for adverse pregnancy events, such as early pregnancy loss and preterm birth.
  • Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
    • Unit on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (UREI)
    • Reproductive Endocrine and Gynecology Group
    • DIR 2015 Annual Report
• MedlinePlus
  A service offered by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus contains links to current research in infertility, including financial issues, clinical trials, genetics, and journal articles. It also contains a section on the latest news on infertility.
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 
  ACOG provides information on management of women's health issues and offers committee opinions on Female Age-Related Fertility Decline , Primary Ovarian Insufficiency in Adolescents and Young Women , and Perinatal Risks Associated With Assisted Reproductive Technology .
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 
  ASRM regularly reviews and updates guidelines related to infertility and having children  to guide patient care decisions.
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 
  AAFP compiled the key recommendations for practice when treating infertility .
• RESOLVE.org 
  The National Infertility Association's website includes information on professional membership  and partnerships.

Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from NICHD, NIH, or HHS.