An embryo transfer is a procedure related to IVF that can help someone get pregnant. In an embryo transfer, a doctor inserts an embryo (technically called a blastocyst) that was previously fertilized in a lab directly into a person’s uterus. It is the last phase of the IVF process, and will hopefully result in a […]
Tips for Successful IVF You’ve decided to do IVF and everything’s ready to go. But how do you give yourself the best chances of success? Read on to learn our favorite tips for successful IVF. 1. Follow your doctor’s orders on activity levels and medications Organize your medications and set a schedule for when to […]
IVF Defined IVF is short for In Vitro Fertilization. A very common fertility treatment, IVF is a blanket term to describe any process where an egg is fertilized with sperm outside the body, then frozen or transferred to a uterus. This can involve many scenarios, including using donor egg, donor sperm, and even egg preservation […]
What is reciprocal IVF? Reciprocal IVF is a variation on the standard IVF protocol that allows one partner to provide the eggs, and the other partner to carry and give birth to the baby. It’s a beautiful way for both partners to participate in the creation of their family. It is also sometimes called partner-assisted […]
Enjoying your garden, creating your favorite dish, dancing, hula hooping—these are all activities that many of us love to do to feel present and enjoy the moment. Unfortunately, too many Americans know that their favorite hobbies can become impossible when experiencing unrelenting back pain. One study indicated that one-quarter of adults report chronic low back […]
Unexplained infertility is a very frustrating “diagnosis” to receive, but about one in five couples will be told their infertility doesn’t have a known cause. Some studies show that for people given the diagnosis of unexplained infertility, it might just take more time – over a seven year period, 36% of people diagnosed with unexplained […]
Watching the news, summer heat waves, natural disasters, work deadlines, managing the household—life requires us to have positive and negative types of stress. Some of us, though, may also experience anxiety either routinely or situationally in addition to the day-to-day stress. Anxiety may not always be visible to those around you. You may have anxiety with less […]
Recently, I was listening to Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights. It’s a fun read, with a passage noting that trends are often fleeting, but “Cool is always cool” (paraphrasing).[1] Meanwhile, Instagram advertises the latest wellness trends—wearables tracking steps, prepared whole food meals to your doorstep—all based on cutting edge ‘new research’. Though I appreciate that wellness is […]
How Long Should You Do Acupuncture Before IVF? When you’re getting ready for IVF, there’s a lot to arrange ahead of time. It’s a good idea to simplify your life and focus on preparing your body. Adding acupuncture treatments is a well-researched method to help improve invitro fertilization success. But how does that work, and […]
Before I explain how to relieve bloating after egg retrieval, please congratulate yourself for completing the process of egg retrieval. It is intense, and you probably have felt more fatigued through this process, put certain activities on hold, followed a calendar of medications, and endured many do’s and don’t’s. Hopefully, you’re ready to celebrate producing […]
