Articles

There are currently 20 clinical trials in the state of New Jersey that are investigating infertility-related medical issues. Among these trials, 10 are being conducted in the Southern New Jersey area.

Clinical trials research health problems on an ongoing basis. They occur simultaneously around the U.S. and around the world. These studies are closely monitored, structured, and conducted under written guidelines. All trials have specific protocols with a stated purpose, time frame, and eligibility criteria for each participant.

Infertility can be devastating on many levels: emotionally, physically, and financially. It can become a life crisis when you want to have a child and learn you cannot. People who experience infertility battle emotions jumping from anger to sadness and anxiety to depression. The emotions connected with infertility can affect your relationships with friends and family. Stress from infertility also tests couples' relationships. Couples may have different beliefs about how or whether to continue infertility treatment.

Surrogacy is a type of assisted reproductive technology (ART) used by women who are unable to conceive or carry a child full term. A surrogate contracts to carry a baby for women who cannot. Surrogates can be known, like family members or friends, or a surrogate can also be found through a fertility clinic or agency.

Types of Surrogacy

The most recent Assisted Reproductive Technology Report contains information regarding the types of IVF cycles- fresh, frozen, and donor egg. For a complete list of donor egg IVF cycles in Southern New Jersey, please click here.

There are six fertility clinics in southern New Jersey, all of which are independent rather than not hospital-based.

Southern New Jersey Fertility Clinic Options