Preliminary Tests
The following is a list of preliminary tests to be possibly taken prior to fertility treatments: HIV Syphilis Hepatitis B HCV Hepatitis C IgM Toxoplasma M Ig Cytomegalovirus IgM Rubella PCR, Virus Chlamydia Endocervix Culture Cytology / Pap smear Blood type Rh CBC LFT Glucose Urine test
Boost Male Fertility and Increase Sperm Count
Infertility is a growing problem worldwide.It affects about one in every six couples, and researchers estimate about one in everythree cases is due to fertility problems in the male partner alone. While infertility is notalways treatable, it can sometimes be improved with a healthy diet, supplements, andother lifestyle strategies. The list below includes some of […]
Endometrial Preparation: Medication Before Embryo Transfer
The goal of the medication taken in a donor-assisted IVF cycle or embryo transfer is tomake your uterine lining ready for the embryo transfer in the best way and in the timeframe chosen by you. Normally, it takes 10 to 21 days (average 14 days) to achieve thedesired endometrial thickness.To prepare the recipients for embryo […]
The Most Important Hormone for Assessing Ovarian Reserve
If you’re reading this, perhaps you’ve already done some thinking about your fertility andeggs. Maybe you’ve even asked your gyno (or Google—hey, we’ve all been there)about fertility testing to learn about your hormones and how they can influence fertility.The world of hormone fertility testing (complete with a bunch of acronyms that’ll makeyour ovaries spin) can […]
Body Mass Index and Its Effect on Infertility and IVF Success Rates
A woman’s weight can affect her fertility. We know that at both extremes—very thin and obese—that there can be disruption of the normal process of regular, consistent ovulation. Anovulation can often result. Medications can be used to induce ovulation in these women in an attempt to become pregnant. Body mass index, or BMI, is an […]
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryos for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
BackgroundThe transfer of fresh embryos is generally preferred over the transfer of frozen embryosfor in vitro fertilization (IVF), but some evidence suggests that frozen-embryo transfermay improve the live-birth rate and lower the rates of the ovarian hyper stimulationsyndrome and pregnancy complications in women with the polycystic ovary syndrome.MethodsIn a multicenter trial, we randomly assigned 1,508 […]
What is “Donor Eligibility Determination”?
A donor eligibility determination is based on donor screening and testing for relevantcommunicable disease agents and diseases. A donor eligibility determination isrequired for all donors of cells or tissues used in artificial reproductive technologies(ART).The donor screening and testing encompasses the following: Syphilis (TPHA+reagin АТ) Hepatitis B (kіlkіsny HbsAg) Hepatitis C (HCV загальні АТ) HIV Toxoplasmosis […]
Surrogacy Myths and Facts
There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding surrogacy and working with asurrogate/gestational carrier. If you are in the fact-finding stage, read on as we debunkcommon surrogacy myths and break down the facts.Surrogacy Myth: Surrogacy is only for the wealthy or celebrities.Busted: This myth exists because the cost of surrogacy is almost indeterminable.Surrogate fees and expenses […]
Gestational Surrogacy: Is the Baby Related to the Surrogate?
Gestational surrogacy is the more common way to complete surrogacies today. In thissituation, the baby does not get any genetics from a surrogate mother; an embryocreated from the intended parents’ sperm and egg (or using a combination with adonated gamete) is transferred to the surrogate’s womb, where she carries the baby tofull term.DNA is passed […]
IVF Do’s and Don’ts
Here is the list of things to do during IVF (in-vitro fertilization) treatment:Understand the process: Being aware and knowing about the IVF process results inyou being personally confident to undergo IVF as it is a complex process with asequence of procedures to achieve pregnancy. IVF takes two weeks to finish one cycle.A process called egg […]