Fertility & Pregnancy · 6 min read
What you should know about getting pregnant with PCOS
PCOS is the single most common cause of infertility due to ovulatory dysfunction. What should you know about it if you’re planning to get pregnant?
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Genetics · 9 min read
How much does genetic testing cost? Why prices depend on how “in-depth” testing labs read your DNA
Not all genetic tests are created equal — here’s how different testing technologies combined with how much DNA is analyzed impact the prices you pay.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 6 min read
Should I transfer a fresh or frozen embryo?
Find out the difference between fresh and frozen embryo transfers and why freezing embryos has become the more favorable option in IVF practice.
Genetics · 8 min read
Is there genetic testing for breast cancer?
Do you or a family member have a history of breast cancer? Find out your genetic risk of breast cancer through genetic testing using the latest science.
Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read
A step-by-step overview of the IVF process
Here’s a timeline of what to expect during the IVF process — what each step entails and how long it all takes. If you’re considering IVF, this is the high-level…
Genetics · 3 min read
Genetic testing on embryos — will biopsy hurt my embryo?
Many patients worry that the small sample removed from the embryo to perform preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) will harm their embryo. This article explains…
Fertility & Pregnancy · 3 min read
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?
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…
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