Studies have shown that approximately 40% of patients will abandon the IVF process after a single cycle. The most common cause of dropout is the physical and psychological burden of the treatment, ... read more
Maintenance of early pregnancy requires progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovary (corpus luteum) in the second half of the menstrual cycle (after ovulation, also called luteal ... read more
is a test commonly used for testing ovarian reserve. AMH levels reflect the number of eggs (oocyte pool) that remain in the ovary(ies). AMH levels will decline as a woman ages. AMH levels also ... read more
Early miscarriage (early pregnancy loss or spontaneous miscarriage) is defined as a the loss of an intrauterine pregnancy within the first 12 6/7 weeks of pregnancy. It is usually diagnosed with ... read more
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a procedure used to screen embryos or eggs for genetic or chromosomal abnormalities during a cycle of in vitro fertilization (IVF). There have been several ... read more
When a woman has hypothyroidism and infertility, her fertility specialist has to weigh a number of factors in determining treatment. That decision depends partly on the type of hypothyroidism she ... read more
Tubal pregnancy is possible regardless of how you get pregnant. But there are some unique aspects to tubal pregnancy that pertain to cases in which IVF is used. Here are ten interesting facts about ... read more
Couples who experience recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) characterized by multiple miscarriages may benefit from a medical evaluation and psychological support. A detailed history and physical ... read more
In a recent issue of the journal Fertility and Sterility (Fertil Steril 2012;98:302–7), the Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) provided a critical review of ... read more
Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) is a commonly used biomarker of ovarian reserve. AMH levels decrease with age and reach undetectable levels approximately 5 years before menopause. AMH levels are thought ... read more
