Assisted reproductive technology, sometimes referred to by its benign acronym ART, is a little understood, largely unregulated industry. Holding phantom keys to a viable fall-back position for those who are unsuccessful conceiving the old-fashioned way, here's a close look behind the curtain of what's often considered their last resort.
Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos examines the history of IVF industry practices and advocates for increased transparency, more accurate reporting, and better consumer protections. Tsigdinos personal foray into the sterile world of ART is beautifully chronicled in her memoir "Silent Sorority" (BookSurge Publishing, 2009).