National Infertility Awareness Week 2025: Advocacy, Access, and Action

National Infertility Awareness Week 2025: Advocacy, Access, and Action 

by Fatima Al Sayegh 

Infertility affects 1 in 6 people worldwide. But despite how common it is, infertility is still surrounded by stigma, silence, and a lack of support. Created to combat this, National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), which was held this year from April 20–26, is all about raising awareness, breaking down barriers, and making sure everyone has access to the reproductive care they deserve. 

Whether you’re personally navigating infertility, supporting someone who is, or simply want to be part of a more informed and compassionate community, NIAW is for you. This year’s theme is “Leave Your Mark,” which encourages people to share their stories, speak up for change, and show that infertility can affect anyone, regardless of background, gender, relationship status, or income. By leaving your mark, you help push the conversation forward and make space for others to feel seen and supported.  

Advocacy is also a major part of the week. Organizations like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and RESOLVE are leading efforts to make real change happen. For example, Federal Advocacy Day is coming up in May, where patients and supporters will meet with lawmakers to fight for better insurance coverage and legal protections for fertility treatments, IVF, and family-building options. Because access to care shouldn’t depend on your zip code or your job benefits.  

There are lots of ways to get involved during NIAW. You can join the 5-Day Challenge on social media, attend a virtual event or webinar, or just wear orange to show your support. Landmarks across the country will even light up in orange to show solidarity with the infertility community. 

And if you’re looking to take the next step in your own fertility journey, participating in a clinical trial might be an option. Clinical trials aren’t just for life-threatening conditions, they play a major role in advancing reproductive health and fertility treatments.  

One important study, “Patient-Centered Infertility Care: A Qualitative Study to Listen to the Patient’s Voice”, shows why clinical trials matter so much. In this trial, researchers directly asked infertility patients about their personal experiences, needs, and frustrations with the care they received. Instead of focusing only on medical success rates, the study highlighted that patients deeply value emotional support, clear and respectful communication, tailored treatment options, and being involved in decisions about their care. Patients reported that feeling heard, respected, and cared for holistically made a huge difference in how they experienced treatment, even when outcomes were uncertain.  

By listening to real patient voices, this trial emphasized a shift toward more human-centered care in fertility clinics. The findings are now helping shape better practices around the world, encouraging providers to not just treat infertility medically, but also emotionally and psychologically. 

Participating in clinical trials like this doesn’t just help move science forward, it helps change the entire system of care, making future treatments more compassionate, more personalized, and more effective. If you’re looking for ways to take an active role in the future of fertility care, enrolling in a clinical trial could be a powerful step.  

Want to get involved or learn more? 

Download the Find My Clinical Trial app today and visit www.resolve.org or www.asrm.org for more on how to take action this National Infertility Awareness Week.