Center for Reproductive Endocrinology

  Texas Senate Bill 8 stands as a groundbreaking and polarizing piece of legislation, effectively prohibiting nearly all abortions in Texas. While supporters applaud its stringency, opponents decry its lack of exceptions, such as in cases of rape or fetal anomalies —  exceptions that are supported by a majority of Americans . Gov. Greg Abbott has quixotically remarked that the rape exception won’t be necessary if  Texas can “eliminate all rapists” ; more accomplishable is a reduction of pregnancies affected by anomalies. Terminations for fetal anomalies are common, with  1 in 8 abortions attributed to fetal health concerns . A familiar pregnancy refrain is “we don’t care if we’re having a boy or girl, as long as it’s healthy.” While  such a view can stigmatize disability , the fear and compassion underneath this desire is understandable, as the heartache of parenting a newborn through a painful, debilitating and terminal illness is daunting for the most resilient of people. In ma

  If you’re just starting out on your fertility journey, figuring out how to pay for all of the testing and treatment you may need can feel daunting. For many couples and individuals seeking fertility help to start a family, the cost of treatment can seem high and stand in the way of seeking the treatment they need to start or grow their family. Luckily, there are a variety of ways patients can help may treatment more affordable.  Here, the fertility experts of Dallas Fertility Center in Dallas, Texas share four ways many couples can make fertility treatment more affordable. Options To Make Fertility Treatment More Affordable   Figuring out how to pay for the fertility treatment you need to achieve the family of your dreams can feel overwhelming. Here, our team covers a few options available to patients that can help make treatment more affordable - and your dreams of family a reality.   Using Fertility Benefits While a handful of insurance plans cover the cost of fertility