How will COVID-19 affect my family building plan?

Possibly. If you're a mom-to-be or a donor getting ready for a procedure like an egg retrieval or other surgery, we are requiring all patients undergoing anesthesia to be tested for the disease. Why? Because COVID-19 compromises your respiratory system, and anesthesia can exacerbate that.

As of April 2023, masks are no longer required to be worn by patients or staff in any Illume Fertility offices. Please note: masks are still required to be worn in our surgical suite in Norwalk.

We encourage you to continue wearing a mask if you feel more comfortable doing so. 

We are still using video conferencing for most new patient consultations, as well as all nutrition counseling, genetic counseling, emotional support, and fertility coaching appointments.

A limited number of in-person new patient consultations are now available. If you wish to book an in-person consultation, please speak with your New Patient Liaison.

All testing, bloodwork, procedures, and other in-person necessities will be conducted in the appropriate office.

For morning monitoring, HSGs, and surgical procedures (such as egg retrievals or surgeries), your partner or support person is welcome to wait for you in the waiting room during your appointment, but only the patient will be allowed back for their monitoring or procedure. 

For embryo transfers, IUI procedures, pregnancy ultrasounds, and SHGs, one partner/support person is allowed to join you. 

We also ask that you avoid bringing children to your visit. If you have a childcare conflict, we will work with you to reschedule at a better time.

Please contact your Patient Navigator if you need to reschedule your visit or have any concerns. Thank you for helping keep other patients and staff safe!

Please contact your Care Team for further instructions if you have been exposed to COVID-19.