Fertility Education

When the fallopian tubes are blocked, pregnancy is very unlikely. IVF can help by circumventing the tubes.

During IVF, embryos can be transferred into the uterus on Day 3 or Day 5. Does waiting longer increase the chances of success?

During fertility treatment, sperm sorting is 1 option to achieve a balance of boy and girl children. IVF with PGD is a more accurate way.

From LMP to positive pregnancy test, an IVF cycle usually takes about 4 weeks. Some women require more than 1 retrieval.

During IVF, women want to eat right to maximize the chances of a successful pregnancy. The Mediterranean diet and certain vitamins can help.

Ovulation is necessary to get pregnant. Women with an anovulation diagnosis can still get pregnant with fertility treatments.

Certain herbal products or multivitamins may disrupt the IVF process. Patients should be wary of certain supplements.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that causes infertility in women. A reproductive specialist can manage PCOS symptoms.

Women over 40 who have had a baby can experience secondary infertility. Seeing a reproductive specialist can increase chances of pregnancy.

For countless women and couples with infertility, IVF is a lifeline to getting pregnant. Can stress interfere with conception?