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 […]
Preparing for a Successful Embryo Transfer You have made it through the egg retrieval process and spent a little time recovering. Or, maybe you’re using donor eggs so you didn’t need to go through an egg retrieval. Or, you are opting for a fresh transfer right after a retrieval. Whatever the circumstances around your embryo […]
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 […]
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 […]
More Acupuncture is better for FET patients Lisa Tongel, Licensed Acupuncturist is a published co-author of research examining the effects of acupuncture on Frozen Embryo Transfer outcomes. She is a co-investigator in the following studies, in partnership with ORM Fertility and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine: Community-based acupuncture and IVF outcomes at ORM Fertility: […]
In Vitro Fertilization, or IVF, is an effective way to conceive after other efforts have been exhausted. For some couples, it’s the only way for them to become parents. Trying to conceive through IVF can be stressful, physically demanding, and costly. Many women who are undergoing IVF also seek out additional methods to support their […]
Infertility Treatment and Care Act: It is estimated that 6.7 million women in the United States are unable to conceive a child. Contrary to the common misunderstanding, infertility affects women and men equally. Infertility can be a result of diseases like endometriosis, PCOS, poor egg quality or pelvic infections in women. While in men, it […]
