Fertility
PGD vs. CCS
PGD PGD involves the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Eggs are obtained and fertilized through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Once fertilized, the embryos develop for 2-3 days and then cells are removed from each embryo. The genetic material (DNA or chromosomes) within one cell of the embryo is then tested for the genetic or […]
Intralipid Infusions
Evidence from both animal and human studies suggest that intralipid administered intravenously may enhance implantation. Intralipid is a 20% intravenous fat emulsion used routinely as a source of fat and calories for patients requiring parental nutrition. It is composed of 10% soybean oil, 1.2% egg yolk phospholipids, 2.25% gylcerine and water. Intralipid stimulates the immune […]
Donated Sperm, Eggs, and Surrogacy
There are multiple ways that infertile couples, as well as individuals and people of the LGBTQ community can conceive children. Sperm donation, egg donation, and surrogacy are all popular methods for conceiving when one or both partners are infertile or unable to carry a child. Sperm Donation You can find sperm from an anonymous donor […]
What is ICSI?
ICSI stands for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. ICSI is not used for every infertility case, however there are many reasons that doctors decide to use ICSI, such as couples with severe male infertility that do not want donor sperm insemination, having previous IVF with no fertilization, or a low rate of fertilization, and for couples that […]
Conception After 40
As more couples and individuals decide to have children later in life, it’s becoming apparent that IVF is the most effective way to achieve pregnancy after 40. A recent study determined that the methods that IVF doctors generally use- starting with the least invasive process first- may not be most effective for older women. For […]
What’s the difference between IUI and IVF?
In vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination are two different techniques that fertility clinics use when helping couples or individuals conceive. Using one technique over the other depends on multiple factors. IUI is a procedure in which processed and concentrated motile sperm are inserted directly into a woman’s uterus. This procedure is timed according to a […]
