# IVF Project
> A free, open-source, privacy-first tool for understanding IVF (in vitro fertilization).

## About
IVF Project (https://ivfproject.org) is a non-profit, community-driven tool that helps people understand IVF research and outcomes. It combines published PubMed research with anonymized, self-reported community data from 400+ IVF cycles. The project is fully open source, has no ads, no tracking, no cookies, and requires no accounts.

## Features

### IVF Explorer (/research)
An AI-powered research assistant that answers IVF questions by combining:
- Published research from PubMed (the largest biomedical research database)
- Anonymized community-reported data from IVF cycles shared by users
All claims are cited with PubMed IDs (PMIDs). Responses include disclaimers that this is not medical advice.

### Community Data Dashboard (/dashboard)
Interactive charts and statistics showing aggregate IVF outcomes broken down by:
- Age bracket
- Protocol type (Antagonist, Long Lupron, Short Lupron, Mini IVF, Natural IVF, etc.)
- AMH range
Data includes: eggs retrieved, mature eggs, fertilization rates, blastocyst rates, PGT-normal counts, and transfer outcomes. All data is anonymized with k-anonymity (minimum group size of 5).

### Protocol Sharing (/share)
Users can anonymously share their IVF protocol through a conversational chat interface. An AI extracts structured data (age, AMH, protocol type, medications, supplements, etc.) from natural language descriptions. No forms, no accounts — just describe your cycle in your own words. Users receive a passphrase to return and update their record later.

### Outcome Updates (/update)
Users return with their passphrase to add outcomes (eggs retrieved, mature, fertilized, blasts, PGT results, transfer outcome) to their previously shared protocol.

## Data & Privacy
- No accounts, emails, or personal identifiers collected
- No cookies, no analytics, no tracking
- Data is coarsened (AMH/AFC stored as ranges, ages grouped into brackets)
- k-anonymity enforced: groups with fewer than 5 people are never shown
- IP addresses used only transiently for rate limiting, never stored
- Users can delete their data at any time using their passphrase
- Full privacy policy: https://ivfproject.org/privacy

## Technology
- Built with Next.js and TypeScript
- Research powered by PubMed E-utilities API (free, public)
- Chat powered by Claude (Anthropic)
- Data stored in SQLite with WAL mode
- Hosted on a single VPS — no cloud dependencies

## Important Disclaimers
- This is NOT medical advice. Always consult a qualified fertility specialist.
- Community data is self-reported and may not be representative.
- AI-generated responses may contain errors.
- The project is not affiliated with any clinic, pharmacy, or company.

## Links
- Website: https://ivfproject.org
- About: https://ivfproject.org/about
- Privacy: https://ivfproject.org/privacy
- Terms: https://ivfproject.org/terms
- Support: https://ivfproject.org/support