A Selfless Donation Egg donation is an essential part of the assisted reproductive technology (ART) world. Even with procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF), some women are still unable to conceive using personal eggs. Whether the concern is quantity or quality, a good egg is essential to creating an embryo and getting pregnant. When all other approaches fail, an egg donor can be a great solution for couples looking to start or grow a family. When IVF fails If a couple is having difficulty getting pregnant, IVF is often recommended. With this procedure, the woman is given fertility med ..read more

Regulate Your Cycle For Pregnancy Irregular periods can make conception more difficult, but not impossible. With fertility treatment, like intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF), the dream of pregnancy can become a reality. Different medications are used during the process to regulate the cycle, boost egg production, and increase the chances of successful implantation. Causes of irregular periods A normal menstrual period lasts about 4-7 days and occurs roughly every 28 days. A woman is said to have an irregular cycle if periods occur less than 21 days or more than ..read more

Freezing Eggs Before Cancer Treatment A diagnosis of cancer comes as a complete shock for most people. For women of reproductive age, the shock and grief can be compounded with concerns about fertility. Many cancer treatments can negatively harm reproductive potential, so oocyte cryopreservation before treatment begins is essential. To ensure the dreams of having or growing a family after cancer are possible, women should consider freezing eggs as soon as possible. Surgical impacts on fertility Regardless of where the cancer is located, treatment is typically needed soon after a diagnosis i ..read more

Empowering Solutions For Low Sex Drive Older age can bring about transformative life changes, including shifts in sexual health that may be challenging to discuss or address. For men over 40, experiencing a decrease in sex drive or encountering fertility issues can significantly impact quality of life, relationships, and overall well-being. The changes, rooted in natural physiological processes such as hormonal adjustments, lifestyle factors, and health conditions, call for a deeper understanding and proactive management. Why does sex drive decrease after 40? The decline in libido often see ..read more

Getting Pregnant With PCOS Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can negatively affect female fertility, but pregnancy is still possible. Fertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) can help increase the chances of conception. Although both IUI and IVF are effective, women with PCOS often wonder which treatment is best. PCOS deep dive Affecting as many as 5 million women in the US, PCOS is a common but complicated condition. Women with PCOS produce excess testosterone in the ovaries. Symptoms can include missed or irregular periods, ovarian cys ..read more

Getting Pregnant Later In Life Female fertility naturally declines with age. However, with in vitro fertilization (IVF), the possibility of pregnancy extends later than ever before. Women who desire a baby after the age of 40 have options. In addition to traditional IVF, egg donation, surrogacy, and adoption are worth considering. For some women, natural conception is still possible. The natural decline of fertility Women are born with 1-2 million eggs. By puberty, 300,000-400,000 eggs remain. After starting the menstrual cycle, a person loses approximately 1,000 eggs every month. The 20s a ..read more

Assessing Chromosomes With PGT When a baby is conceived, the fetus should get 23 chromosomes from the mom and 23 from the dad. However, in some cases, the baby ends up with an extra or missing chromosome, which can lead to miscarriage or conditions such as Down syndrome. Patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) can screen for various chromosomal problems before selecting an embryo for transfer. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) can help increase IVF success rates and decrease possible health risks. What is PGT? Preimplantation genetic testing is a procedure performed on embryos ..read more

Testing Ovarian Reserve After trying to get pregnant for at least a year without success, some couples will turn to a fertility specialist to determine the reason for infertility. After a physical examination, the doctor will often order blood work to check various hormone levels. Anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) testing can help determine the size of a woman’s ovarian reserve or how many eggs remain. However, the AMH test does not predict whether a woman can still get pregnant. With in vitro fertilization (IVF), a baby is still possible even with low AMH levels. AMH deep dive In females, AMH i ..read more

Blocked Tubes Lower Pregnancy Chances Statistics show that 11% of women are infertile, with causes ranging from hormonal to reduced ovarian reserves. For some women, the reason pregnancy has not occurred may be tubal infertility. This condition occurs when the fallopian tubes, responsible for transporting the embryo to the uterus, are obstructed. Tubes can be obstructed from scarring, infections, endometriosis, or fluid in the fallopian tubes, known as hydrosalpinx. For women with hydrosalpinx, there is hope thanks to fertility treatment. Hijacked hopes for pregnancy Hydrosalpinx occurs whe ..read more

Blocked Tubes Lower Pregnancy Chances Statistics show that 11% of women are infertile, with causes ranging from hormonal to reduced ovarian reserves. For some women, the reason pregnancy has not occurred may be tubal infertility. This condition occurs when the fallopian tubes, responsible for transporting the embryo to the uterus, are obstructed. Tubes can be obstructed from scarring, infections, endometriosis, or fluid in the fallopian tubes, known as hydrosalpinx. For women with hydrosalpinx, there is hope thanks to fertility treatment. Hijacked hopes for pregnancy Hydrosalpinx occurs whe ..read more