Fertility issues are not simply medical or academic matieral in pursuit of knowledge. Fertility and infertility is, in fact, an emotional issue bearing on the hopes and dreams of thousands of people nationwide. As more couples wait until an older age to marry, and as more non-traditional familes come out in the open, hoping for the enornous satisfaction that comes from raising a family with children, the medical and legal communities have seen a growing range of options and controversies.

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Surge In Egg Donors, Surrogate Moms Amid Downturn CBS 2 Chicago, November 23, 2008. In these tough times, many young women are turning to the baby business. The number of surrogate mothers or egg donors is up 30 percent, CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports. The people at Alternative Reproductive Resources say since the economic downturn they've been putting in a lot more phone time each and every day. “If we got 50 to 60 calls before, it's probably 75 to 100 calls now,” company president Robin von Halle said. All from women — inquiring about how they can help someone realize the dream of having a baby. They earn money in the process. A qualified egg donor is compensated $7,000; gestational surrogates receive $25,000... Read more at the CBS 2 Chicago.

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Fertility

Health and medical considerations are often at the center of the ability or inability of prospective parents to bear the children they desire into the world and into their own families. Some obstacles may be purely male or female health and fertility matters. Some may be related to age, personal medical history (for example prior treatments for an injury may preclude natural fertility), or environment.

Whatever the origin of fertility concerns, new medical and practical procedures may make it possible for the prospective parent to overcome these obstacles. Correct diagnosis may indicate vasectomy reversal, use of an egg or sperm donor, medical treatment, drugs and/or medication, psycho-therapy, adjustments to environment and/or diet, in-vitro fertilization or other therapy or treatment.

Surrogacy

For those who are not capable of carrying a child, surrogacy may be the only option for having their own child. Simply stated, surrogacy involves a woman carrying a fertilized ova in her uterus and delivering a child for someone else. For a healthy woman capable and willing to act as a surrogate, there can be substantial emotional benefits, not to mention potential financial rewards.

The Shifting Environment

Changing federal, and more importantly, state laws regulate what treatments and options are available in any particular jurisdiction. Prospective parents would be well advised to consult not only qualified health professionals but also specialized medical/fertility attorneys. Fertility Resources attempts to provide relevant information in several areas, including articles on important developments, a directory of firms and online resources, and news of recent developments.