It’s always worth remembering that males are just as likely to encounter fertility issues as women are. In fact, almost half of infertility cases are related to problems in the male partner. For couples who are having problems with conceiving, together with the examinations that females go through, male partners are also recommended to do […]
Speaking about the conditions that affect fertility and may become a reason for surrogacy- adenomyosis can be one of them. What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a gynaecological disorder during which the inner lining of the uterus, the endometrium, penetrates the muscular tissues of the uterus, the myometrium. Uterine walls grow thicker and the condition tends […]
Egg retrieval is a relatively quick and painless procedure. Patients are sedated and are given a pain medication. A female does not feel any pain and the whole procedure will usually not last longer than 20 minutes. However, quick and painless does not necessarily mean that the procedure is simple to perform and is not […]
It is not the most pleasant fact that as we age, our reproductive systems become less active, functional, and capable to surprise us with the best outcomes. As females age, the ovarian reserve decreases gradually. So do the levels of the Anti Mullerian Hormone, also referred to as AMH. What is AMH? AMH is […]
It is a known fact that there is a connection between IVF and a multiple pregnancy. In fact, the field of surrogacy includes numerous cases when intended parents are gifted with twins or triplets. For the reference, we talk about multiple pregnancy when mother or a surrogate is carrying more than one fetuses at a […]
The reason why IVF doctors may advice to turn to surrogacy is not singular and in fact, can emerge from various medical factors. After numerous attempts to conceive , intended parents tend to be terrified by the possibility of infertility. Yes, the idea itself that something is holding back from becoming a parent is frustrating, […]
Most of the IVF programs tend to begin with birth control pills. Patients are often quite surprised and confused as their fertility journey is going to begin with something that is supposed to work against it. So, how do BCPs (birth control pills) support IVF? Are they used in all programs? When are the fresh […]
Before the egg retrieval, ovarian stimulation has to occur. Under normal circumstances and flow, female body produces a single mature egg per menstrual cycle — only one egg per month. In IVF, higher the amount of retrieved eggs, higher the number of embryos. Accordingly, higher will be the chances of success. For that reason, the […]
Two of the commonly asked questions during the egg retrieval are: How many eggs and embryos will be received after the retrieval? Do the number of eggs guarantee the same number of embryos? In order to help parents clarify their questions, it is important that IVF program coordinators explain the specifications and peculiarities of the […]
IVF programs can be planned differently according to the needs and condition of the Intended Parents. In this case, we are going to discuss the occurrence, when an Intended Mother can carry a pregnancy, but the eggs have to be provided by the egg donor. When does this happen? A female may have a low […]