Frequently Asked Questions

Infertility is defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse. Because age can have a significant impact on fertility, women who are 35 years or older should see a reproductive specialist after six months of trying to conceive without success. Other reasons for seeking a fertility evaluation may include:

- regular menstrual cycles (less than every 25 days or more than 35 days), which may suggest that a woman is not ovulating

- Previous pelvic surgery or infection(s), which may suggest fallopian tube disease

- Painful periods, which may suggest endometriosis

- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

- Elective/Social Fertility Preservation

- Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients

- If you or your partner have a known reason that may complicate the ability to conceive

Approximately 30% of the population needs fertility treatment. 12.5% of all couples medically require fertility treatment, while on average, 30% of straight couples require fertility treatment due to male factor infertility.

18% of the US population has trouble conceiving or is LGBTQ+. 12% of the US population has dangerous genetic disorders. No matter the unique treatment plan, we make fertility simple.

Several factors can contribute to female infertility, including age, anovulation, tubal, and cervical-uterine issues.

Several factors can contribute to male infertility, including varicocele (dilated or varicose veins in the scrotum), sperm volume (amount), motility (movement) and morphology (shape) of the sperm.

Fertility isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your journey to parenthood shouldn’t be either. Learn more about your customized treatment options in four simple steps:

1. Reach Out to Us: Answer a few preliminary questions about yourself and let us know the best way to get in touch with you.

2. Connect With Your Counselor: One of our counselors will contact you to learn more about yourself and your goals. After your consultation, your counselor will work with you to book an appointment for you to meet with our fertility expert.

3. Meet with Our Fertility Expert: You will meet with our Fertility Expert, Dr. Steinberg to discuss your fertility journey thus far, health history, and goals. From there, Dr. Steinberg will create a customized treatment plan for you.

4. Start Your Treatment: Once you receive your curated plan, your counselor will reach out to discuss your plan, including all financial information. If you decide to proceed with Simple Fertility, your counselor will book your first in-office appointment to begin treatment, as well as grant you access to your patient portal account. This is where you can schedule appointments, coordinate prescriptions, and chat 24/7 with your care team.

in-vitro fertilization (ivf)

intracytoplasmic sperm injection (icsi)

intrauterine insemination (iui)

egg freezing

embryo banking

sperm freezing

carrier blood test

semen analysis

donor sperm

surrogacy

lgbtq+ family building

e-pharmacy

You will meet with our Fertility Expert, Dr. Steinberg to discuss your fertility journey thus far, health and medical history, and goals. From there, Dr. Steinberg will create a customized treatment plan for you.

Once you receive your curated plan from Dr. Steinberg, your counselor will reach out to discuss your plan, including all financial information. If you decide to proceed with Simple Fertility, your counselor will book your first in-office appointment to begin treatment, as well as grant you access to your patient portal account. This is where you can schedule appointments, coordinate prescriptions, and chat 24/7 with your care team.

Our services cost ~$4,000 per cycle / all in bundle pricing with insurance & benefits widely accepted- much less than traditional fertility clinics who charge $14,000+ per cycle / + extra fees for everything and accept cash pay only!

-What do my benefits cover for infertility diagnosis and infertility treatment?

-Are infertility diagnosis procedures covered (ex: office visits, blood work, ultrasounds)?

-Are infertility treatments covered (ex: intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, cryopreservation)?

-Are fertility drugs covered or reimbursable? are there any exclusions? can i use the pharmacy of my choice?

-What is my annual or lifetime maximum benefit for infertility treatment?

-Is there an age limit for infertility treatment?

Our clinics are located in Los Angeles and New York, and are 100% LGBTQ+ friendly.

Yes! Simple Fertility offers treatment for up to 60% less than traditional fertility clinics and accepts:

-Employer benefits

-Insurance coverage

-B + C credit scores

Our mission is to democratize access to a full range of fertility treatment options by making it affordable and convenient for everyone.

Simple Fertility is a telehealth fertility clinic with locations in Los Angeles and New York.

Once you receive your curated plan, your counselor will reach out to discuss your plan, including all financial information. If you decide to proceed with Simple Fertility, your counselor will book your first in-office appointment to begin treatment, as well as grant you access to your patient portal account. This is where you can schedule appointments, coordinate prescriptions, and chat 24/7 with your care team.

Yes, via our patient portal, you will be able to connect with your counselor 24/7.

Click here to watch Dr. Steinberg review female infertility!

Click here to watch Dr. Steinberg talk about male fertility!

Click here to watch Dr. Steinberg discuss egg freezing and when you should start!

Click here to watch Dr. Steinberg discuss how age affects fertility and what to do if you are trying to conceive after 40.

Click here to watch Dr. Steinberg discuss the issues about pregnancy and how to understand why you can’t get pregnant!

An embryo that has developed for approximately five days after fertilization. At this point the embryo has two different cell types and a central cavity. The surface cells (trophectoderm) will become the placenta, and the inner cell mass will become the fetus.

A technique which uses extremely low temperature to preserve live tissue in storage for long periods of time. Cells are partially dehydrated and rapidly brought to a temperature at which all cellular metabolic reactions cease. Upon thawing, cells are rehydrated and brought back to body temperature.

A procedure used to obtain eggs directly from ovarian follicles for use in IVF (In vitro fertilization). With the patient sedated and comfortable, the eggs are retrieved through the vagina under ultrasound guidance.

A procedure used to obtain eggs directly from ovarian follicles for use in IVF (In vitro fertilization). With the patient sedated and comfortable, the eggs are retrieved through the vagina under ultrasound guidance.

A cause of infertility, in which the lining of the uterus migrates to other regions of the body, usually in the pelvic region, causing scarring and sometimes damaging the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Procedure by which the embryo (usually aged 3 to 5 days) is placed into the uterus.

An x-ray that allows the physician to view the size and shape of the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes. It is also known as the tubal dye test.

A procedure by endoscopy with access through the cervix that permits a physician to view the uterine cavity. It allows for the diagnosis of intrauterine pathology and serves as a method for surgical intervention.

A micromanipulation procedure whereby a single sperm is captured in a thin glass needle and injected directly into the egg. This procedure allows fertilization to be possible even with just one sperm.

A type of artificial insemination in which washed semen is injected into the uterus using a catheter.

In Vitro Fertilization is a process by which eggs are harvested from the ovaries and mixed with sperm outside of the body and allowed to fertilize. Fertilized eggs, or embryos, can be cultured for up to 6 days in the laboratory. At that point, embryos or blastocysts are transferred to the uterus.

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure performed under a general anesthetic in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera. It can be used to inspect and diagnose a condition or to perform surgery.

Refers to genetic profiling of embryos prior to implantation (as a form of embryo profiling). PGT can be used to detect abnormalities of both chromosome number and/or specific gene content.

A laboratory test used to assess semen quality: sperm quantity, concentration, morphology (form), and motility