When a couple ends up with several embryos after IVF, that is good news. But before transfer, a new question comes up: should one embryo be transferred, or two at once, to improve the chances of pregnancy? At first glance, transferring two embryos may look like a way to raise the odds of success. In…
Should you check hormones, ovarian reserve, tubal patency, and the male factor? If you have already done some of these tests, will you need to repeat them? Before starting IVF, it is useful to know which tests are truly needed to prepare for the program and which are only ordered in certain cases. In this…
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue can appear on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, peritoneum, and other pelvic organs. This tissue reacts to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, causing inflammation and changes in the affected areas. Over time, endometriosis can lead…
For some prospective parents, pregnancy is not possible or could be dangerous for their health. In these cases, gestational surrogacy is an option. This program involves creating an embryo through IVF and transferring it to a surrogate mother, who carries the child to term. Surrogacy can help people become parents when carrying a child themselves…
For many, the first pregnancy seemed simple. So when a second pregnancy takes longer, or does not happen at all, it can feel confusing and even a little frightening. If this is happening to you, know that you are not alone. There are many reasons this can happen. Sometimes it is age. Sometimes it is…
Understanding How Medications Like Clomid and Letrozole Enhance Conception Few discoveries have transformed reproductive medicine quite like the development of ovulation-inducing medications in the 1950s. Back then, Dr. William Pincus noticed that certain compounds could stimulate egg development in laboratory rats. His work led to clomiphene citrate (Clomid) – the first oral medication approved…
Introduction to Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) has its roots in the advancements of reproductive medicine that began in the late 20th century. The first successful application of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) was reported in 1990, following years of foundational research and experimentation. Before PGT, couples faced limited options for genetic…
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, commonly known as ICSI, has become a significant part of modern fertility treatments. This technique, where a single sperm is directly injected into an egg, has gained widespread use in assisted reproductive technology over the past few decades. The increasing prevalence of ICSI is evident in the statistics. In the United States,…
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