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    InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
    P.O. Box 6836
    Arlington, VA  22206
    Phone: (703) 379-9178
    Fax: (703) 379-1593
    Email: inciidinfo@inciid.org
    Web Address: http://www.inciid.org/
     

    The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID—pronounced "inside") is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals and couples explore their family-building options. INCIID provides current information and immediate support regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infertility and pregnancy loss and offers guidance to those considering adoption or child-free lifestyles.


    2002 Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates: National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov/ART/ART02/index.htm (published: December 2004)
     

    In accordance with U.S. federal law, the CDC annually publishes pregnancy success rates for assisted reproductive technology (ART) clinics. This report includes a comprehensive listing of fertility clinics, help with interpreting success rates, frequently asked questions about ART, and a glossary of terms related to infertility treatment.


    American Fertility Association
    305 Madison Avenue
    Suite 449
    New York, NY  10165
    Phone: 1-888-917-3777
    Email: info@theafa.org
    Web Address: www.theafa.org
     

    The American Fertility Association is a national nonprofit organization that helps women and men facing decisions related to family building and reproductive health—from prevention and treatment of infertility to social and psychological concerns. The mission of AFA is to serve as a lifetime resource for men and women who need reproductive information and support and to forward the causes of adoption and reproductive health through advocacy, education, awareness building, and research funding.


    American Society for Reproductive Medicine
    1209 Montgomery Highway
    Birmingham, AL  35216-2809
    Phone: (205) 978-5000
    Fax: (205) 978-5005
    Email: asrm@asrm.org
    Web Address: www.asrm.org
     

    This organization provides literature and information on infertility.


    National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    P.O. Box 3006
    Rockville, MD  20847
    Phone: 1-800-370-2943
    Fax: 1-866-760-5947 toll-free
    TDD: 1-888-320-6942
    Email: NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov
    Web Address: www.nichd.nih.gov
     

    The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The NICHD conducts and supports research related to the health of children, adults, and families. NICHD has information on its Web site about many health topics. And you can send specific requests to information specialists.


    RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
    8405 Greensboro Drive
    Suite 800
    McLean, VA  22102-5120
    Phone: (703) 556-7172
    Email: info@resolve.org
    Web Address: www.resolve.org
     

    RESOLVE is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people who are experiencing infertility. Its goal is to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy. RESOLVE supports family-building through a variety of methods, including medical treatment, adoption, surrogacy, and the choice of child-free living.

    RESOLVE provides helpful information on handling financial costs and insurance coverage for infertility treatment.




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