In this age of “I want it NOW”, the last thing patients want to do after their egg retrieval is to wait any longer than necessary to do their embryo transfer. Most patients hear the term “frozen ... read more
In vitro Fertilization is one of the most complicated treatment options for infertile couples. Infertile couples that choose to undergo IVF know that it is their last chance at having their own baby. ... read more
Embryo biopsy is a normal part of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), which can be used to select "normal" embryos for transfer. Historically, biopsy was done on day-3 embryos (at the 8-cell ... read more
Picking out the best embryos for transfer is a bit like a beauty pageant; the prettiest ones typically win. While morphology is used the majority of times to decide which is the best embryo to ... read more
In any IVF cycle, there may be a reason and/or opportunity to cryopreserve (freeze) your embryos. It may be that you have very good–quality embryos and you wish to have the option to freeze and store ... read more
One of the questions I am most often asked by patients before their embryo transfer is; “Do I need to stay on bed rest, or lay down for a few hours, after my transfer?”. The answer, emphatically, is ... read more
The debate over cleavage stage (day 3) versus blastocyst stage (day 5/6) transfer continues to rage on in the reproductive community. Transferring embryos at the blastocyst stage has many recognized, ... read more
This is one of the leading questions I get asked as an embryologist. Rightfully so, patients are concerned that perhaps there could be a ‘mess up’ in the lab where their eggs are mixed with the wrong ... read more
Have you started to hear the sound of your biological clock ticking? Or perhaps you’ve heard it loud and clear and feel like you are running out of time? While you may feel hopeless or like time is ... read more
