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Whether you're on your own fertility journey, just curious, or supporting someone else, this week's roundup has something for everyone!

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0/ Ready for your weekly dose of #FridayFertilityNews? From surprising insights on why some Americans are opting out of parenthood to AI’s role in predicting male infertility and the heartwarming story of a pregnant Olympian. Read on for the latest… 1/ 🚨 Just in time for #NationalOrgasmDay (7/31): Some condom and lubricant brands are packing more than pleasure—research found alarming levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in them. Time to rethink your stash https://lnkd.in/edMCBurN 2/ 🧪 Thinking about taking an AMH test? Get the facts straight before doing so. AMH only tests for egg quantity, not quality – and quantity doesn’t accurately predict your baby-making odds. Proceed with caution!  https://lnkd.in/eAuHcdiY 3/ 🤖 AI may now be able to predict male infertility risk using a blood test, no semen sample needed. While screening may have just gotten even easier, we still stand by the fact that it’s cheap, easy, and pleasurable to get tested the old fashioned way- and it's an important marker of your health, so get tested! https://lnkd.in/eC5KRqKe 4/ 😔 "Any news?" - As many of us know, this common question can seriously impact mental health. Studies show societal baby-making expectations lead to decreased self-esteem and increased anxiety or depression. https://lnkd.in/eqawESx2 5/ 🤺 Fencer Nada Hafez reached the final 16 in the Paris Olympics while 7 months pregnant. Talk about a power play! https://lnkd.in/eKu7DcKk 6/ 🍼 The The New York Times explores why more Americans are choosing not to have kids—rising costs, bleak future outlook, and societal expectations. https://lnkd.in/esH_uXY5 7/  💤 Nearly 44% of pregnant women struggle with insomnia. If you’re counting sheep while waiting for your baby, you’re not alone!  https://lnkd.in/eRR7wDdz 8/ 🗞  After a contentious ruling that classified embryos as children, two couples have decided to drop their wrongful death lawsuit against an Alabama IVF clinic following the accidental destruction of their embryos. https://lnkd.in/e5bUskRV 9/  🧬New study confirms BRCA1 gene mutations may impair fertility. More insights are needed, and we are keeping an eye on the research!  https://lnkd.in/e-JJuZT2 10/ Reminder: Our free newsletter, The Eggdrop, is packed with fertility tips, the latest news, and more! Sign up here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ek2nW4Nf

So many developments in this week's #FridayFertilityNews, in honor of #WorldIVFDay and #WorldEmbryologistDay... Read on!

🌟 Happy World Embryologist Day and World IVF Day! Today and always, we underscore the importance of the embryologist who is in the lab making your dreams come true. A special shout out to our medical advisor Rebecca Holmes, PhD, HCLD who is an incredible source of knowledge and leadership in this space. We also recognize the strength and perseverance of those who have experienced any part of the IVF journey and those who are just beginning to navigate the process. For more information about IVF and for support along the way, remember that we are here to help. #WorldEmbryologistDay #WorldIVFDay #IVF #FertilityJourney #ThankYouEmbryologists #Infertility

Sometimes if you can't laugh, you'll cry in all this. And our chat with member Courtney can really speak to this. 🤍

Women’s health care is getting the attention it deserves! 👏 As part of the new Women’s Health Coalition for Digital Solutions with brands Talkspace, Ovia Health, Evernow, Nurx from Thirty Madison, FitOn, and Nutrium we’re leading the way in improving access and affordability by partnering with employers to support women’s health at every stage. 💪✨ We are thrilled to see Conceive founder and CEO Lauren Berson Sugarman interviewed in this article about the coalition by Abigail Abrams for From Day One. https://lnkd.in/eHBwEtsd #WomensHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #SupportWomen

The trending new Netflix series ‘The Man With 1000 Kids’ dives into the story of Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch sperm donor with over 550 children. Despite a ban, he continued donations abroad, leading to legal action in 2023. This eye-opening documentary highlights the need for stricter global regulations on sperm donation. Here’s our TL;DR on the show. Have you watched yet?? 👀🌍🧬📺 #NetflixSeries #SpermDonation #JonathanMeijer #Documentary #FertilityIssues #RegulationNeeded #Ethics #GlobalAwareness #ChangeNeeded

We're thrilled to see our very own Head Coach Holly Schechter featured in this powerful deep-dive into 30 women’s IVF stories in Allure Magazine! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/euaqpRgZ Author Annie Daly does a dynamite job of dispelling myths and sharing real-life fertility experiences—and Holly’s interview is raw and real, reflecting her incredible coaching style that our members know and love. 💪✨ 📖💕 #IVFJourney #FertilityStories #CoachHolly #RealTalk #IVFSupport #FertilityAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #AllureMagazine #MythBusting #ReadNow

Doing an egg retrieval—whether to freeze eggs or as part of IVF—can feel exciting and daunting. In this guide from the Conceive care team, we delve into essential tips and insights to empower you through the process. Need support with an egg retrieval, egg freezing, or IVF? Conceive’s team of on-demand IVF nurses and peer coaches are available to members 24/7 over text, phone, and video chat. Read more here! https://lnkd.in/eNNdcQBJ #EggRetrieval #IVF #FertilityJourney #SelfCare #Empowerment #FertilitySupport #ConceiveTeam #EggFreezing #IVFNurses #24x7Support