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Patient Support Services & Resources

Our experienced fertility counselors can confirm that most people experience a vast range of emotions when undergoing fertility treatments. From frustrated and sad one day to hopeful and positive the next, these fluctuations are normal, but they can also cause added stress for all those involved. We offer our patients three complementary session as well as financial counseling throughout your journey. A Registered Nurse is also provided to guide each patient through fertility medications and to answer any questions you may have regarding your specific fertility treatment plan. The various ways we support our CRM patients is to encourage the following:

Acknowledge Your Feelings

Being aware of your feelings and acknowledging them as they arise is very important to your well-being. Here are some examples of steps you can take to give yourself the space you need to process your emotions:

  • Put an emphasis on your well-being and focus on yourself.
  • Use healthy stress-reduction techniques that have worked for you previously. Reading, movie days, meditation, journaling, hiking, or napping are all great strategies for putting your mind at ease.
  • Stay close to family, friends, and the CRM team when you need a sympathetic ear or a celebration.
  • Allow yourself to really feel your emotions without harsh self-judgment. This may be difficult at first, but acceptance will help in managing any difficult emotions that may come your way.
  • Realize this is your journey and share only what you want to share with others.

CRM Is On Your Side

Our team and experienced infertility counselors are here to help. We encourage all our patients to take advantage of this support, and we offer three free counseling sessions to all individuals and couples who undergo infertility treatment at CRM. Our counselors are here to support you in several ways that include the following:

  • Cope with the stress of treatment
  • Improve communication and relationships
  • Learn more about procedures
  • Work through tough decisions
  • Get referrals to appropriate resources
  • To simply be heard by a caring and understanding person
  • Spousal support

CRM’s Recommended Infertility and IVF Resources

CRM patients often want to learn more about some of the topics that arise during treatment. We have gathered trusted resources that you may find helpful and informative as you build your family.

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The Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART)

CRM is proud to be a member of The Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). SART is a national organization that sets up and maintains industry standards for assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and offers patients useful information, including IVF success rates.

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American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is an internationally recognized leader in the areas of advocacy, information, and standards for reproductive medicine. ASRM is both a professional association for practitioners, and a valuable resource for patients seeking information on a wide range of infertility topics.

#3

INCIID provides information and support for infertility diagnosis, fertility treatments, and is a good source of guidance for those considering adoption or childfree lifestyles.

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Path2Parenthood (P2P) is an organization committed to helping couples and individuals create their families by providing outreach programs and educational information on infertility treatment and prevention as well as adoption options.

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Sperm Banking and Sperm Donors

Fairfax Cryobank has been in the business of donor sperm specimen storage since 1986. They have extensive expertise transporting sperm and embryo samples to and from fertility centers in all 50 states and many countries throughout the world. Patients, fertility specialists, and medical centers use donor semen from Fairfax Cryobank because of the quality sperm donor selection, screening, infectious and genetic disease testing, and sperm quality standards.

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Genetic Testing

Cooper Genomics is a worldwide genetic testing and diagnostics company specializing in reproductive genetic services pioneering tests that help reproductive health professionals diagnose and treat their patients.

Oncofertility refers to the medical field that bridges the specialties of oncology and reproductive endocrinology with the purpose of maximizing the reproductive potential of cancer patients and survivors. Ingenomix is a medical testing laboratory specializing in reproductive genetic services pioneering tests to help reproductive health professionals diagnose and treat their patients.

The Oncofertility Consortium is dedicated to exploring the reproductive future of cancer survivors. The Consortium represents a national network of medical specialists, scientists, and scholars who are exploring the relationships between health, disease, survivorship, and fertility preservation in young cancer patients. Its findings may also extend to patients who have been diagnosed with other serious diseases who must undergo fertility-threatening treatments.

Livestrong offers tools and resources to help ease the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. They offer cancer support services, community programs, and more in the fight against cancer.

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Pharmaceuticals

EMD Serono is one of the top five U.S. companies exclusively focused on specialty care with areas of focus in neurology, fertility, endocrinology, oncology, immuno-Oncology, and immunology conditions.

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately held biopharmaceutical company that focuses on researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing products in reproductive health, women’s health, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and orthopedics. Eligible patients may save up to $300 off their out-of-pocket cost on the follicle-stimulation hormone Follistim, see if you qualify at Merck & Co (Follistim).

SMP Pharmacy Solutions offers a range of fertility services that range from medication compounding to patient injection tutorials and have partnerships with national organizations and lending companies to ensure each patient receives the best possible pricing.

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Pharmacies

MDR pharmacy is a nationwide provider of specialty fertility injectables and fertility medications such as Follistim, Ganirelix, and more. They have specialized in fertility medications for over 20 years and work closely with pharmaceutical manufacturers to administer self-pay discount programs.