Can I save money with a cheap IVF clinic overseas?

My husband and I live in Singapore, and a local IVF clinic has offered to perform our IVF cycle for a great price. The American clinic we talked to told us an IVF cycle would cost nearly $20,000 dollars. Can I have the cheap IVF cycle in Singapore and send my embryos to the US […]
Should I Have PGS or PGT Testing on My Embryos?

“Good morning Bill. Should we have PGS/PGT testing performed on our embryos? The Guide says it improves the viability of embryos for transfer, but I’ve read that PGS/PGT or PGT is a risky process because it can damage or destroy embryos.” — Palmer Thanks for the message Palmer. In general, I don’t believe every […]
Improving Sperm Quality before your IVF Cycle

How to Improve Your Sperm Quality Fertility problems are often blamed on the woman, but for half of infertile couples the problem is actually poor sperm quality. Here are some simple steps on how you can improve the quality of your sperm, and the likelihood of a successful IVF cycle. For older men, the problem […]
Should I discontinue Propecia to donate sperm?

“I’ve been taking Propecia for years, but I’ve learned that it can affect sperm quality. Do I need to stop taking it if I want to have an IVF procedure?” – Julien Thanks for the question, Julien, There have been several published reports that confirm Propecia can suppress sperm quantity and quality. However the […]
Surrogacy Works: The cost and complications of freezing eggs

Women who face severe illness that can hinder their fertility such as various cancers and endometriosis can now make the choice to harvest and freeze their eggs in the hopes of having a child through IVF years later. Frozen eggs are one more innovation in how surrogacy works. The practice places a hold on these […]