- September 18, 2020
Sample calendar and schedule for an injectable gonadotropin fertility treatment cycle - "Injectables"
These infertility treatment cycles are often referred to as controlled ovarian stimulation (or, hyperstimulation) cycles. Injectable FSH products are also referred to as HMG, human meno...
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Ovarian Stimulation for IVF in Low Responders
Microflare Protocol Using Microdose Lupron ("short" protocol) Details about the microflare ovarian stimulation protocol for IVF poor responders To maximize success with in vitro fertili...
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In Vitro Fertilization with Blastocyst Culture and Transfer on Day 5 - we can reduce the number of embryos transferred and increase IVF success rates
We have been doing day 5 blastocyst transfer since 1998 at the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago, IL. Blastocyst hatching from its shell - at lower right After hatching, the embryo i...
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IVF failed - what to do next after a failed cycle in order to have success with the second IVF attempt?
Why does IVF fail and what can the fertility clinic do to increase the chance for success on a second IVF? The first IVF cycle will often be successful at a high quality program. Unfort...
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IVF - In Vitro Fertilization Procedures Step by Step
What is in vitro fertilization - IVF? The IVF process involves: Stimulating multiple follicles and eggs to develop Egg retrieval to get the eggs Fertilizing the eggs in the laboratory E...
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Secondary Amenorrhea - Stepwise diagnostic approach and treatment for absent menstrual periods in a woman that previously had periods
What Is Secondary Amenorrhea? Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods for 6 months in a woman who had previously been regular, or for 12 months in a woman who had irreg...
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Weight and Fertility
Body mass index and its effect on infertility and in vitro fertilization success rates Background A woman's weight can affect her fertility. We know that at both extremes, very thin and...
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Coenzyme Q10 and Fertility
Fertility treatment fads and the internet Ive been in this field for 20 years and have seen fads come and go. The information exchange and communication between patients and doctors tha...
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Fertilization of an egg: What is the process of fertilization in humans?
What is fertilization? The process of fertilization involves complex interactions between egg and sperm. It includes biochemistry and binding and activation of molecular receptors on th...
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