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How long will a frozen embryo last?
If you’re planning on IVF, you may opt to freeze your embryos for future use. How long can such a frozen embryo last in storage?
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Genetics · 8 min read
Genetics 101: What exactly does “heritability” mean?
We often talk about diseases as being heritable or not. But what do heritability estimates mean in a statistical context and how are they measured?
Quick Guides · 5 min read
An Introduction to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Understanding the Process, Risks, and Benefits
In this post, we provide an overview of in vitro fertilization (IVF), including the stages of the process and the potential risks and benefits. This information…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Are IVF Babies Different from Naturally Conceived Babies?
This post explores common concerns about IVF babies and dispels myths by providing evidence that IVF babies are not significantly different from naturally conce…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Can You Undergo Egg Freezing or IVF with an IUD?
This article explains the impact of IUDs on fertility treatments. While IUDs do not typically interfere with egg freezing, they may need to be removed before IV…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Controlled Ovarian Stimulation: Drugs, Protocols, and Side Effects
Controlled Ovarian Stimulation (COS) is a process used in IVF to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs using medication. While the medications and prot…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Does Birth Control Affect Egg Quality?
Birth control does not have a significant long-term impact on egg quality. Egg quality is impacted by factors such as age, genetics, and lifestyle habits.
Quick Guides · 4 min read
Egg Freezing: Understanding the Process, Risks, and Benefits
This comprehensive guide to egg freezing provides detailed information about the egg freezing process, including the risks and benefits, to empower women to mak…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Embryo Biopsy for PGTA: Procedure, Risks, and Success Rates
This article describes the embryo biopsy procedure, including the risks and success rates. The procedure involves removing cells from an embryo to test for gene…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Embryo Cryopreservation: Freezing and Storing Your Embryos
This guide to embryo cryopreservation explains the reasons for freezing embryos, the process itself, and what to consider regarding surplus embryos. It also dis…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Embryo Quality Decoded: What Top-Tier Grading Means for IVF Success
This post explains how embryologists grade embryos based on factors like cell number and symmetry to determine the best candidates for IVF transfer. Top-tier em…
Quick Guides · 2 min read
Fertility Drugs and Cancer Risk: Understanding the Controversy
This post explains the controversy surrounding the potential cancer risk associated with fertility drugs, particularly from studies conducted in the 1990s. Subs…
Quick Guides · 2 min read
Fertilization in IVF: Creating Embryos in the Lab
This post examines the fertilization process in IVF, detailing how eggs and sperm are combined in a laboratory setting using either conventional insemination or…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Fertility Treatment Options for Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR)
This article discusses fertility treatment options for individuals with Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), emphasizing that while DOR may reduce fertility, achie…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) is a procedure where previously frozen embryos are thawed and transferred into the uterus, offering benefits like flexible timing a…
Quick Guides · 2 min read
How are Frozen Eggs Used?
This post explains the process of using frozen eggs, including thawing, fertilization, and embryo development, to help readers understand the factors that can a…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
How Many Embryos Should You Transfer?
The decision of how many embryos to transfer during IVF is crucial and impacts the success rate and health risks. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine…
Quick Guides · 3 min read
How Many Embryos Should You Transfer During IVF?
This article explains how many embryos to transfer during IVF. The decision is made by considering many factors, and aims to maximize the chance of pregnancy wh…
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