Surrogacy in Islam is a sensitive and controversial issue that goes back to the origins of the moral and ethical values and principles of Muslims. On the one hand, the involvement of a third party in the sacrament of childbirth is a violation of natural processes and can be considered haram. On the contrary, surrogacy helps to preserve family integrity and ensures the continuation of the bloodline. What do Sunni and Shia leaders think about this practice, why is surrogacy haram in Islam, and when is it legal? Today, we will try to understand these questions and provide objective information o ..read more

IVF weight gain is an increase in body weight during ovarian stimulation or after egg retrieval. It occurs due to hormonal imbalance, stress, or an unhealthy lifestyle and may be a sign of pathologies. Many women who undergo IVF are acutely concerned about potential weight gain and wonder how to avoid it. Today, we will consider whether it is true that treatment causes mass augmentation, why it can happen, and how to lose excess pounds.  Does IVF Make You Gain Weight? We often come across the stereotype that IVF causes gaining weight. However, it is not 100% true.  Indeed, some wome ..read more

Since 2020, fans have been admiring Paris Hilton’s love story. After many failed relationships and engagements, the world star finally found her soulmate in successful businessman Carter Reum. The couple married in November 2021 and held a lavish ceremony in a private Los Angeles estate. Two years later, Hilton and Reum stunned fans with their first child, Phoenix, and 9 months later, they welcomed their daughter, London.  However, not everyone knows that the star spouses overcame many challenges to give birth to their long-awaited children. Paris had unsuccessful IVF attempts and even r ..read more

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a woman’s body’s reaction to an excess of hormones that stimulate the development of eggs. This pathological condition occurs when the injected and natural FSH and LH hormones are too high in total. It leads to the formation of an excessive number of follicles and causes ovarian swelling and aches. How do I identify OHSS, prevent hyperstimulation, and what are its symptoms? These questions are burning for egg donors and women preparing for IVF. Today, we will overview its symptoms, causes, and risks, and discover the frequency of the syndrome. Ovari ..read more

Mini IVF is in vitro fertilization with a reduced protocol. We also call it ‘gentle’, ‘mild’, ‘micro’, or low-stimulation IVF because it involves using small doses of medications to grow and retrieve eggs. Consequently, it decreases hormonal side effects and minimizes the risk of hyperstimulation.  Unlike the conventional program, mild IVF is primarily based on an oral medication instead of hormonal injections. This way, the patient receives fewer eggs than in the traditional method, however, it does not affect their quality. Mini IVF has a gentle effect and is optimal when the standard p ..read more

An IVF diet is a food program that provides the nutrients necessary for your fertility and successful conception. It affects hormone production, sperm and egg quality, and other fertility-related processes. That is why a well-selected meal helps prepare the body for IVF and increases the chances of pregnancy.  Let’s examine why a fertility diet is crucial, what foods to eat, and what products to avoid. In the article, you will also find an IVF meal plan.  Reasons to Follow a Healthy Regimen during Simulation IVF and pregnancy are a significant strain on a woman’s body. During this p ..read more

IVF couriers are companies that provide safe transportation of frozen reproductive material such as embryos, sperm, and oocytes anywhere in the world. They use special medical containers, dewars, to keep the extremely low temperature of -196 °C.  Cryo shipping raises many questions for some people looking for donors abroad or preparing for the IVF program. Let’s understand how IVF courier works, the conditions for successful delivery, and how much the service costs.  Features of Freezing Sperm, Embryos, and Oocytes Each biomaterial has unique characteristics. While sperm is an unpre ..read more

Implantation bleeding is quite common and occurs in 25% of pregnant women. Around 10-14 days after natural conception or IVF embryo transfer, the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining and causes scanty bloody spotting or light bleeding. Women experience this discharge 4 to 2 days before expected menstruation. It usually does not require medical treatment and gives positive signs about a successful pregnancy.  However, some women could have concerns about the reasons, intensity, amount, and risks that the bleeding could have on the pregnancy. Let’s find out why it happens, which s ..read more

Fertility experts strongly rely on an IVF follicle growth chart to evaluate their maturity and consistent size increase and make sure that ovarian stimulation is successful. They measure dominant follicle size during ultrasound checks and compare them to the reference values. In this article, we will explain what size the follicles should be on each day of the female menstrual cycle’s follicular phase before egg retrieval. Introduction Most people don’t know that ovarian follicles are so important for fertility. However, follicles are one of the most integral components of a woman’s reproducti ..read more

FET protocol (aka Cryoprotocol) is the transfer of embryos that were frozen in the previous cycle to the uterus. FET protocol, or IVF cryopreservation, is a vital procedure in assisted reproductive technology that involves freezing embryos from a previous cycle for future use. It can be performed in natural and hormone-prepared cycles, depending on the patient’s specific circumstances. Sunshine fertility experts have consulted reproductive specialists to tell you more about how the FET protocol works, how to prepare for FET, how frozen embryo transfer differs from the same procedure with fres ..read more