Antisperm Antibodies, Infertility, and the Role of IVF with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Antisperm antibodies (ASA) are immunoglobulins that attach to sperm.
They are most commonly encountered in semen, blood, cervical mucous
and follicular fluid. Not... Read more.
“Triggering” Egg Maturation in IVF: Comparing urine-derived hCG, Recombinant DNA-hCG and GnRH-agonist
Ideal egg development sets the scene for optimal egg maturation that
occurs 36-42h prior to ovulation or egg retrieval. Without prior
optimal egg development (ovogenesis),... Read more.
Ectopic (Tubal) Pregnancy and IVF
Approximately 1 out of every 100 embryos will implant and grow outside
of the uterine cavity, almost always in a fallopian tube. This is
defined as an ectopic pregnancy.... Read more.
The Fundamental Requirements For Achieving Optimal IVF Success
Given the considerable emotional, physical and financial investment
associated with IVF treatment
, it is essential
that factors known to affect success be identified... Read more.
“Functional” Ovarian Cysts and IVF
An ovarian cyst
is any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an
ovary . An... Read more.
Varicocele and Male Infertility
What is a varicocele? The testicles are housed in the scrotum, a
skin-covered sac that houses the two testicles as well as blood
vessels that deliver blood to these... Read more.
Viagra as a Treatment to Thicken Uterine Lining
About seventeen years ago, after reporting on the benefit of vaginal
Sildenafil (Viagra) for women who had implantation dysfunction due to
thin endometrial linings,... Read more.
Intralipid and IVIG Therapy in the Treatment of Immunologic Implantation Dysfunction
There is an ever growing realization, recognition, and acceptance of
the fact that uterine immunologic dysfunction can lead to immunologic
implantation dysfunction... Read more.
Janet Jackson Delays Tour to Start Family: How Old is too Old for IVF?
More and more women are deciding, based upon personal preference and
professional necessity, to postpone having a family to a later age. In
fact, very recently Janet... Read more.
Pros and Cons of The Lupron (Leuprolide) Trigger Shot
Traditionally, IVF egg retrievals are timed for about 36 hours after a
10,000U hCG “trigger”. The hCG hormone thereupon remains in the
system for up to a week.... Read more.