The Donor Assisted IVF Process
ConsultationThe first step is an evaluation with one of our reproductive endocrinologists, who willdiscuss your treatment options and help you understand all aspects of the optionsavailable. If you decide to proceed with a donor ovum cycle, your doctor will tell youwhat you need to do to prepare. Your doctor will also perform a medical evaluation […]
Embryo Transfer
Embryo transfer is done via the canal of the cervix to the uterus with the help of a slim,flexible catheter made of plastic. This process is fast and pain-free. For the embryotransfer, only the best morphology blastocysts are chosen to be transferred.Single elective embryo transfer is recommended; this is the transfer of one of the […]
Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
PGS (pre-implantation genetic screening) can help couples not only select the gender oftheir child but can also determine if an embryo contains the normal number ofchromosomes. PGD (pre-implantation genetic diagnosis) can identify particular geneticdiseases that a person may carry while also assisting couples who could potentiallytransmit a sex-linked genetic disease to their children.With 99.9 percent accuracy […]
Blastocyst Embryo Transfer
What is a Blastocyst?A blastocyst is an embryo that has developed in culture in the IVF laboratory for at leastfive days after egg retrieval and has divided into two different cell types. The surfacecells are called the trophectoderm and will eventually become the placenta, and theinner cells, called the inner cell mass, will become the […]
Epigenetics: Using Donor Eggs
Epigenetics has been a fascinating and growing field of study over recent years,especially because of the implications it has for patients using donor eggs or donorembryos. In this section, we will give a quick explanation of what exactly epigenetics isand the incredible connections it establishes between a donor egg recipient mother andher unborn child.VocabularyEpigenetics literally […]
Preconception Carrier Screening
BetaPlus Fertility takes a proactive approach with preconception carrier screening. Webelieve knowledge is power, so we recommend preconception carrier screening toevery couple who wants to start a family. This type of genetic screening can helphopeful parents determine if either partner carries a genetic disorder that could bepassed to the couple’s children.If one or more parent […]
Want a Baby Someday? How to Preserve Your Fertility
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant now or later in life, you need to take certainsteps right now to help keep your body in peak baby-making shape.Considering you probably spend a good amount of energy trying to block conception,it’s kind of odd to think about preparing yourself for a day when you might want to […]
ICSI, IMSI, and PICSI
The quality of sperm is of great importance for the effectiveness of in vitro fertilization.During a standard IVF procedure, one spermatozoid of the best quality penetrates theovum, and the remaining tens of thousands ensure the penetration of this one.ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection): If the number of spermatozoa is small or theiractivity is reduced, the embryologist resorts […]
Understanding Your Sperm Analysis
Sperm CountsLaboratories performing sperm “counts,” in general, vary in the details that they providethe physician requesting the “count.” A general sperm count as part of a fertilityevaluation should include the total density or count (20 million per ml or above) and themotile density (8 million per ml or higher). The motile density is perhaps the […]
Preparing for a Semen Analysis
Make sure that you get the best possible results (and avoid unnecessary worry) byfollowing a few tips on how to prepare for a semen analysis.Semen analysis is the first step towards understanding a man’s fertility. The test willmeasure key parameters of semen known to impact fertility. Minimally, it will measuresperm count or concentration (how many […]