An infertility diagnosis can create stress for a couple, and we believe that education can help combat these feelings. Staying informed gives you some control over the process and provides necessary information so that you and your partner can feel confident while making decisions about your treatments. We will do our absolute best to explain the processes involved in treating infertility, but as you learn more and begin to look for other sources of information, remember that not all sources will supply correct information. Although most people on the internet mean well, sometimes they transmit incorrect information, so we suggest avoiding blogs and chat rooms. We recommend that you stick to medically-based Web sites, and we have outlined some reputable resources to help you on your search. Along the way, keep in mind that no two infertility situations are the same and not everything you read will apply to you and your partner. Medication Injection Videos Freedom Fertility Pharmacy has produced educational videos to help our patients understand how to store, mix, and inject their medications.

Educational Materials Becoming a Patient Insurance Benefits & Plans Financing Options Out-of-Town Patients IVF Plano Patient FAQs Forms Patient Education Materials ARSM Guides Injection Videos Helpful Links Pharmacies Glossary of Terms Injection Training Patient Newsletters Blog Educational Fertility Videos

ASRM Educational Materials

American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Information Guides and Fact Sheets
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has created a series of educational pamphlets and fact sheets about different issues involved in the causes and treatment of infertility.

Helpful Links

National Infertility Sites and Organizations

American Fertility Association (AFA)
The AFA, a national non-profit organization, offers resources for infertility prevention, reproductive health, and family building. AFA services and materials are free of charge for consumers and available to everyone without reservation.
www.theafa.org

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
A voluntary, non-profit organization, ASRM is devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine, including infertility, menopause, contraception, and sexuality.
www.ASRM.org

Reproductivefacts.org from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
New site for patients with information about infertility
http://www.reproductivefacts.org/

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Reproductive Health Information Source
This government organization tracks illness and health conditions in the US; they also track and report pregnancy rates associated with IVF treatments
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth

Fertile Hope
Fertile Hope is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information, support, and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments increase the risk of infertility.
www.fertilehope.com

Fertility Authority
Fertility Authority is the only web portal dedicated to fertility.  It encourages women and men to be proactive regarding their fertility and provides the tools and information to do so: best-of-breed content, a robust interactive community of bloggers, columnists and message boards, a growing video library of patient testimonials, breaking fertility news, and a database connecting you to fertility specialists.
www.fertilityauthority.com

Lance Armstrong Foundation
Located in Austin, this non-profit network supports patients and their families as they fight cancer.
www.livestrong.org

RESOLVE
RESOLVE is a national, non-profit support group for patients and families facing infertility.
www.resolve.org

Educational Sites of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Merck & Co, Inc.
www.fertilitybydesign.com
www.fertilityjourney.com

Serono EMD Pharmaceuticals
www.fertilitylifelines.com
Read more about The Booklet by Fertility Lifelines, Maximizing your Insurance Coverage for Infertility
Can be a helpful resource in uncovering your exact medical benefits by giving you the right questions to ask. Also writing a letter to your insurance company outlining your treatment plan may also be helpful in gaining coverage for procedures and medications. You can use the letter templates: letter for requesting predetermination of benefits and letters requesting predetermination for drug coverage to help you with this task. If you have questions about your insurance coverage or the coverage letters, please call the business office at 972-612-2500; or contact your insurance provider if you have any questions about benefits and additional paperwork.

Ferring Pharmaceuticals
http://www.ferringfertility.com/infertility

Pharmacies

Specialty Pharmacies

Apothecary Shops www.theapothecaryshop.com
Ascend Specialty www.ascendspecialtyrx.com
Freedom Pharmacy www.freedomfertilitypharmacy.com
ivpcare Pharmacy www.walgreenshealth.com

Mail Order Pharmacies

Merck Medco
https://host1.medcohealth.com/consumer/site/home

Cigna Tel-drug
1.800.TEL.DRUG
https://teldrug.healthcare.cigna.com/healthcare/teldrug/app/public/welcome.do

Express Scripts
http://www.express-scripts.com/
Aetna Specialty
http://www.aetna.com/pharmacy-insurance/healthcare-professional/specialty-medications/specialty-medications-index.html
Caremark
https://www.caremark.com/wps/portal