There are many steps to successful IVF. Many people have a pretty good grasp of the IVF process—up to the point at which an embryo is transferred to the uterus. But what happens then? read more
Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) is now a clinically available and successful option available to patients at many fertility clinics (including InVia Fertility Specialists). This is largely due ... read more
A previous blog regarding AMH levels was greeted by more than 150 questions from interested readers. A common question was regarding the clinical significance of a low AMH level. I am young and my ... read more
In the April 2014 issue of the journal Fertility and Sterility (Fertil Steril 2014;101:1012-8), Reichman et al. assessed the value of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) as a prognostic indicator of in ... read more
National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is April 23 – 29, 2017. NIAW is sponsored by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. This year, RESOLVE wants you to “Listen Up!” when it comes to ... read more
Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) is a useful measure of the follicular supply in a woman. It is generally accepted that as a woman ages, the follicular supply decreases and AMH levels decrease. Blood ... read more
A common question I get asked is “How many embryos should I transfer?” Most of my patients want to get pregnant as soon as possible, and a significant percentage actually want twins. The logical ... read more
Premature ovarian failure (POF) or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined by loss of ovarian activity before the age of 40 years. It is characterized by menstrual disturbance (absent or ... read more
For those who have had trouble getting pregnant, once pregnancy is achieved it's important to do everything possible to improve embryo quality to maximize the chances of a successful outcome. read more
Failed IVF is a possibility for anyone undertaking IVF — and in most cases, it's impossible to know why failed IVF happens. Some fertility clinics have turned to endometrial scratching — also known ... read more
