Reproductive sciences have allowed millions the opportunity to start a family, but it doesn’t always work as hoped. It should be noted that fertility science is not the rosy-eyed answer to all our fertility based problems. As with all science, it has its limitations. It may be difficult to believe that infertility is on the…
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How surrogacy works… The Limits of a Woman’s Fertility
How Many Embryos to Transfer during your FET?
Every Intended Parent asks how many embryos they should transfer during their surrogacy program. Many doctors will disagree on this issue, but in general the higher the success rate of your clinic, the fewer embryos are likely to be transferred. In the United States, the ASRM urges clinics to transfer only one embryo per transfer…
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Fresh or Frozen Eggs for IVF: Which is Better?
Fresh eggs are more likely to produce healthy pregnancies. Frozen eggs may seem like a bargain, but they can be much more expensive when considering Cost per Live Birth.
Preparing your Surrogate for an Embryo Transfer
The most important step in an embryo transfer is the deft preparation of the surrogate’s uterus. To get the uterus endometrium just right for a pregnancy (not too thin, not to thick) requires a mix of science and artistry. This is one point where your doctor’s experience can really pay off!
The Risk of Twins with Double vs Single Embryo Transfers
Transferring two embryos does not drastically increase the likelihood of a pregnancy, but it does drastically increase the likelihood of a twins pregnancy. If you want to avoid the risks and expense of a twins pregnancy, then you should transfer one embryo at at time.
Can sperm sorting improve our chances of having a baby girl?
Every client secretly hopes for a boy or a girl — even if they pretend otherwise. There are various techniques to select the gender of your baby. PGS is now the standard technique in the United States. But an old technique called sperm microsorting (which was banned by the FDA) is having a renaissance.
Will a “Collapsed Embryo” ruin our pregnancy hopes?
“Collapsed Embryos” is certainly an unfortunate term that can drive fear into Parents, but it’s really not as terrible as it sounds. Blastocysts in-vitro typically undergo repeated collapse and expansion before they arrive at the point where they are ready to “attach” and latch onto the uterus wall. This is a normal part of the embryo’s growth cycle.