Embryo banking is the process of creating and storing multiple embryos through in vitro fertilization (IVF) for future use. Although...
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What are the success rates of IVF?
Reproductive success requires a complex interplay of many factors including the health of the uterus and the quality of the...
Which is better: a fresh or a frozen embryo transfer?
Fresh embryo transfer is the original approach of IVF and allows for immediate transfer of an embryo after fertilization. However,...
Does IVF hurt?
The best way to understand exposure to possible discomfort during IVF is to organize the process into two main areas...
How long does IVF take?
The modern approach to IVF consists of two 1 month segments of time which can be completed back to back...
What is IVF?
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is a fertility treatment where eggs are retrieved from the ovaries and fertilized with sperm in...
Why would I want to pursue egg freezing?
After birth, eggs in the ovary stop replicating so there is a finite supply of them. The ones that are...
What is egg freezing?
Egg freezing is the process of removing a group of eggs from the ovary (ones that would have naturally soon...
What is ovarian reserve and how do I assess it?
Ovarian reserve refers to the quantity and quality of a woman's remaining eggs at any given time. Ovarian reserve continuously...
What happens during the thawing process in the lab?
During thawing, eggs are carefully warmed at specific rates and rehydrated by removing cryoprotectants and gradually replacing them with water....