Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET): A Rational Approach to Hormonal Preparation and How new Methodology is Impacting IVF
Until about 15 years ago, we believed that the best and safest way to
cryopreserve embryos was by using a slow freezing method. What we
subsequently learned was... Read more.
Human Growth Hormone (Omnitrope) in IVF
The term “Biological Clock
”
is used to define the time line for a woman’s reproductive
potential. It is affected primarily by two factors:
* Age:...... Read more.
Adenomyosis Related Infertility: A Therapeutic Challenge
Adenomyosis is a condition where endometrial glands develop outside
the uterine lining (endometrium)
, within the muscular
wall of the uterus (myometrium). A definitive... Read more.
IVF- A Moral And Ethical Dilemma: Disposing of Left-Over Human Embryos
Human life can be defined as any living entity that contains viable
human DNA. There are two issues. The first is when does life begin and
the second is when is... Read more.
IVF: How do you decide how many embryos to transfer?
The majority of IVF patients intuitively recognize that the more
embryos transferred the greater will be the chance of their getting
pregnant. However in their preoccupation... Read more.
CASE STUDY: Prolonged Clomiphene Citrate Therapy can in Some cases reverse Male Factor Infertility and Avoid the need for IVF/ICSI
About 2 years ago, I consulted with a couple who presented with many
years of infertility due exclusively to severe male factor
(sperm count= 1.0 million/ml; sperm... Read more.
Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Measurement to Assess Ovarian Reserve and Design the Optimal Protocol for Controlled Ovarian Stimulation (COS) in IVF
Anti-Müllerian hormone also known as AMH is a protein that, is
encoded by the AMH gene located on chromosome 19p13.3,. There is an
important interaction between... Read more.
Fragile X Syndrome: Which IVF Candidates Should be Tested and How Should Results be Interpreted?
Fragile X syndrome occurs in individuals who carry the gene, FMR1 on
an X-chromosome. This condition is inherited as a dominant X-linked
disorder. With a dominant... Read more.
Molar Pregnancy: What is it and How Should it be Treated?
Molar pregnancy or hydatidiform mole — is a benign tumor that occurs
in the uterus. It starts when an egg is fertilized, but instead
developing into a normal,... Read more.
Confronting the real cost of IVF Treatment
There are about 1.0 million infertile couples in the United States,
for whom IVF offers the only rational opportunity to have a baby.
About 10% of these women (100,000)... Read more.