Since many patients who have endometriosis are also infertile, they are not sure about what they should do. When considering treatment for endometriosis and IVF, which should come first? In most ... read more
Patients considering IVF often want to know the answers to two questions: "What are my chances of success?" and "How long does IVF take to succeed?" read more
Testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) is used to obtain sperm from men whose sperm count is zero (azoospermia). Approximately 1% of males and 15% of males seeking evaluation for infertility will have ... read more
Every day in the embryology lab, embryologists pick the embryos they think are the most viable and most likely to result in pregnancy. This is an important part of embryo development in IVF. read more
If you've ever wanted to know what happens in the embryology lab we've got a look at how new advances in the lab can help you on your journey to motherhood. The Embryoscope is a special incubator ... read more
IVF, while being a popular and largely successful fertility treatment, isn't foolproof. As with anything, there are some instances of IVF failure. Knowing the common causes of IVF failure and your ... read more
In a previous blog, I have paid tribute to Dr. Howard Jones, Jr. who was my teacher at the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. The American Society for Reproductive ... read more
The clinical significance of white blood cells in semen, often called pus cells, has been debated for a long time. If they are caused by infection, then they can interfere with sperm function and ... read more
I just got an e-mail notifying me that Dr Howard Jones, Jr. has passed away. I am just beginning to comprehend the enormity of the loss this is for all of us. He along with the late Dr Georgeanna ... read more
Tubal pregnancy (or ectopic pregnancy) can occur in approximately 2% of in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. This is despite the fact that most embryo transfers are conducted under ultrasound ... read more
