Posts by Mark P. Leondires, M.D., Author at Motherly
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Mark P. Leondires, M.D.

Dr. Mark Leondires is the Founder and Medical Director at Illume Fertility and the Founder of Gay Parents To Be, a leading family-building resource for the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Leondires resides in Connecticut with his partner and their two children.

couple meeting with doctor in office - ivf attrition
Women's Health

IVF attrition: The journey from egg to embryo, explained

An expert dives into the IVF funnel and your chances of success.

Updated Jul. 24, 2024
Women's Health, Infertility
woman holding her abdomen infertility awareness
Infertility

Why we need National Infertility Awareness Week more than ever

Recent legislative decisions have demonstrated just how critical it is that we continue to raise awareness of the nuanced and complex world of infertility.

Updated Apr. 19, 2024
Infertility
man with hands holding his crotch male fertility is declining
Infertility

Male fertility is declining. Here’s what the latest research shows as to why

Though 50% of all infertility cases can be attributed to the male partner, new technologies offer solutions—and hope.

Updated Mar. 11, 2024
Infertility, Marriage & Partnerships
young teen having a talk with her mom - how to talk to kids about donor conception
Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy

Why it’s important to talk to your kids about donor conception

And exactly what to say.

Updated Oct. 17, 2023
Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Pregnancy
Nurse and patient at a fertility IVF clinic- what is ivf like
Infertility

What is the IVF process really like? A fertility doctor explains

A step-by-step guide to going through IVF.

Updated Aug. 15, 2023
Infertility, Women's Health
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