Why do we make you fill your bladder for your embryo transfer? We don't do this to make you uncomfortable, we have you fill your bladder for two very important reasons. 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
A chocolate cyst of the ovary (also known as an endometrioma, endometrioid cyst, or endometrial cyst) is found in some infertile women who have endometriosis. In this disease, the inner lining of the ... read more
One of the things I look forward to every Christmas season is the cards we get from our patients. We will get dozens of them every year. Each one is very special to me. They all will generally have ... read more
One of the old wife's tales, which still plagues every IVF patient, is the myth that they need "strict" bed rest after the embryo transfer. Many patients are scared that the embryo will fall out if ... read more
Even though our culture idolizes the super thin, being underweight is not healthy and can affect your fertility. Twelve percent of infertility cases are the result of women being under or overweight. ... read more
Up to 35% of female infertility is caused by tubal disease. Tubal disease is also the most obvious indication for in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF). A hydrosalpinx (hydro – “water” and ... read more
AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) is a relatively new blood test, which is very useful in checking the ovarian reserve of women. It allows us to estimate the quantity and quality of eggs left in your ... read more
This instruction sheet has been prepared for you to assist in mixing all of the medications you will need for your stimulation so that they can all be given together in one single subcutaneous ... read more
