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The Journey of Embryo Development in IVF
This post describes the journey of embryo development during IVF treatment, from fertilization to the blastocyst stage. It also explains the process of Preimpla…
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Quick Guides · 3 min read
The Menstrual Cycle and How it Relates to Fertility Treatment
This post explains the different phases of the menstrual cycle and the hormones that regulate them. It also describes how these hormones are used in fertility t…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
The Risks of Fertility Treatment: What You Need to Know
Fertility treatments are largely successful, with over 8 million children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) since 1978. While there are…
Quick Guides · 2 min read
The Role of Birth Control in IVF Treatment
This post explains the role of birth control pills in IVF treatment. While it seems counterintuitive, birth control pills are used to synchronize the menstrual …
Quick Guides · 2 min read
Understanding Ovulation Induction: Medications, Protocols, and Monitoring
This post explains ovulation induction as a fertility treatment to stimulate egg production and release in women experiencing ovulation difficulties. It details…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Understanding Success Rates of Low-Tech Fertility Treatments
Low-tech fertility treatments can help people with infertility achieve pregnancy rates closer to those of people without fertility issues. Success rates depend …
Quick Guides · 2 min read
What is Assisted Hatching?
Assisted hatching is an IVF technique where a small hole is created in an embryo's protective shell (zona pellucida) to help it implant more easily. It's used w…
Quick Guides · 2 min read
What is IUI? Understanding Intrauterine Insemination
IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is a fertility treatment where concentrated sperm is directly placed into a woman's uterus during ovulation. It's recommended fo…
Quick Guides · 2 min read
Why Am I Not Getting Pregnant? Understanding Fertility Challenges and When to Seek Help
If you're asking yourself, "Why am I not getting pregnant?" you're not alone. Fertility challenges affect millions of couples worldwide, and understanding the f…
Case Reports · 5 min read
Diagnosing Inherited Cardiomyopathy via Whole-Genome PGT
We highlight the direct identification of an inherited genetic mutation associated with cardiomyopathy in an embryo, without parental genetic information.
Clinician Perspectives · 6 min read
Genetic Testing for Autism, Intellectual Disability, and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Orchid's embryo screen can identify genetic causes of Neurodevelopmental Disorders like Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Epilepsy.
Patient Guides · 8 min read
The ultimate guide to heart disease
Coronary artery disease is a common and important health condition. Here's what you need to know.
Patient Perspectives · 5 min read
How Type 1 Diabetes Led to This 34 Year-old’s Stroke
28 years after Bryan’s T1D diagnosis, he would never have thought the disease could have led to him having a stroke so young. At just 34, Bryan was forced to go…
Fertility & Pregnancy · 5 min read
How to choose a sperm donor: Beginner’s guide for intended parents
If you’re thinking about building your family through sperm donation, here’s what you need to know about choosing an sperm donor and what you should consider in…
Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read
How do you treat male infertility?
Male factor infertility can play a critical role in the fertility of a couple — so how is male infertility identified and treated?
Patient Perspectives · 5 min read
How a Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Changed Melissa’s Life Forever
Melissa would like to share her story to give some insight on living with Type 1 Diabetes. Before her diagnosis, she was a high functioning independent adult. T…
Patient Perspectives · 5 min read
A stroke at 39 — Doctors said if he survived he wouldn’t walk or talk again
Shaun suffered multiple strokes at only 39 years of age, almost the same age his father was when he had his first stroke. His wife Lauren believes the importanc…
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Everyone’s journey to parenthood is uniquely their own and there are many ways to build a family. Here’s how you can use Orchid’s report at various stages in yo…
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