We are currently leading a national study on public opinion and policy support related to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study explores how Americans view access, affordability, and insurance coverage for fertility care and IVF. Early findings from this work will be featured in several national conferences and are now under peer review in a top medical journal.

We are conducting a pilot study on pelvic pain triggered by exercise in individuals with endometriosis. While physical activity is often recommended for health and pain management, many report worsened symptoms. No official exercise guidelines currently exist for endometriosis.

This study aims to collect pilot data on how different types of movement may trigger or relieve symptoms, laying the groundwork for evidence-based recommendations to better support people with endometriosis in staying active and healthy.

If you have confirmed or suspected endometriosis and would like to participate in this study, please contact us at info@whrac.org.

We are conducting a mixed-methods study on the impact of inadequate insurance coverage for fertility care. Access to treatments like IVF is often unaffordable, yet little is known about how patients cope with these gaps.

Through an online survey and interviews, we are documenting the financial strategies, sacrifices, and social trade-offs people make when coverage falls short. Our goal is to generate evidence that highlights both the numbers and lived experiences, informing advocacy and policy to make family-building more equitable.

If you have experienced infertility in the last 5 years would like to participate in this study, please contact us at info@whrac.org.

Infertility affects millions of people in the United States, yet it has historically been overlooked in public health research, policy, and practice. Despite its profound medical, social, and emotional impact, infertility often receives far less attention and funding than other health conditions with similar prevalence and burden.

Through our ongoing research, we are making the case that infertility deserves a seat at the public health table. Our work highlights the ways infertility intersects with health equity, access to care, mental health, and reproductive justice.

We are currently preparing an analytic essay for submission to a high-impact public health journal, which underscores the urgent need to reframe infertility as a critical public health priority.