COVID-19 Resources

At CACRM, we are continually monitoring what is going on with the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is impacting your ability to receive infertility treatment and get pregnant.

In May 2020, we began our gradual reopening of the clinic to prepare for what we hope are June in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles.

We have compiled resources we hope you can use to learn more about the disease, how to prevent infection, and to prepare for infertility treatment and pregnancy.

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Updates

May 11 Update #4:

June 8 Update #5:

The ASRM COVID-19 Task Force continues to support the measured resumption of care. Read more at the above link.

Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART)

SART has compiled frequently asked questions  (FAQs) about COVID-19, infertility treatment, and pregnancy.

Emotional and Mental Health Support

Infertility can be hard to navigate during the best of times and can feel overwhelming during this unprecedented period. If you want someone to talk to about your feelings, we can refer you to specialized infertility counselors. Meanwhile, we hope you find these resources useful.

• MedAnswers: Coping with COVID-19 and Infertility
• Progyny: Six tips for better mental health during COVID-19
• ASRM: Taking care of yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic
• RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association COVID-19 support resources

CACRM Blogs

We have written several blogs to inform our patients and keep you up-to-date about the latest developments at our fertility clinic.

• COVID-19 and Infertility Patients
• We’re Offering Telemedicine Consults
• COVID-19 and Pregnancy
• COVID-19 Update: Preparing for Reopening

COVID-19 Protections

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is an excellent source for you to learn how to protect yourself from COVID-19 infection. You should be particularly vigilant if you are considered in a high-risk category with an underlying pre-existing condition.

Four components of COVID-19 protection include:

• Washing your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or hand sanitizer, especially when you have been in contact with unknown surfaces.
• Wearing a face mask to protect yourself and others when you are in public and can not be six feet apart.
• Being socially distant by not congregating in groups and being at least six feet apart from a person with whom you do not live.
• Covering coughs and sneezes.

Other COVID-19 Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)