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Our names are John and Jennifer. We have been happily married for over 2 years and together for 5. We have been struggling with infertility since the very beginning. Jen was diagnosed with low AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone). This hormone determines egg quality and typically ranges from 1-4. Jen’s last reading was 0.4 and unfortunately there is no medication, cure, treatment, or reversal for this problem. Also, this number slowly deteriorates as women age past 40 and start reaching menopause. John was diagnosed with high levels of abnormal sperm cells. Typically this number is between 90-94% abnormal. John’s last reading was 98% and unfortunately no supplements or proposed treatment ideas improved this number for the last 2-3 years. John and Jen have already gone through 3 separate intrauterine insemination (IUI) procedures which include ultrasounds, bloodwork, ovulation medication, abdominal injections, doctors appointments, scheduling conflicts with work, rescheduled appointments, repeated semenalyses, financial hardships, and most of all, the mental and emotional distress that constantly weighs on us whenever we see our loved ones and their beautiful babies. This has made our infertility journey exceptionally difficult, knowing we are both young and healthy yet still unable to naturally conceive a child without assistance. Our next step is to undergo In Vetro Fertilization (IVF). This procedure involves extracting an egg and sperm and fertilizing it under a microscope, allowing that egg to develop into an embryo, then eventually transferring a single viable embryo into the uterus. From that point it’s all up to luck. A single IVF procedure usually costs between $12,000-$15,000. This would cover all the necessary expenses for medications, ultrasounds, cryogenic freezing, and transferral fees. Insurance does not cover “elective procedures” like this, so we have to pay the entire amount out of pocket BEFORE any treatments can begin. With limited time, limited resources, and limited eggs left, we are reaching out to our friends and family for help. If you know us, you know we are not the type of people to ask for assistance. We push ourselves and endure the hardships without the possibility of quitting in our minds. But this fight has seemed like a losing one for a while, and we need your help this one time. We aren’t asking for any specific amount or timeframe. We’re perfectly happy if you just share this page with someone who might also be struggling with infertility and is having a hard time with it. Let them know that they are not alone and that it’s okay to ask for help from time to time. We love you all, and we wish you health and happiness as we continue on our journey. Thank you!