Category Archives: IVF

Infertility Treatments – Which One Is Best For You?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Iva Keene

There are many infertility treatments available to choose from. Below are short descriptions that can help you choose the treatment which will be best for you. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) In Vitro Fertilization is a medical procedure typically composed of … read more >>

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Cost of IVF – The Real (and Hidden) Costs You Need to Know

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Iva Keene

These days, it is not uncommon for a couple to experience difficulty in getting pregnant, which has led to advanced technologies —namely IVF. Short for “in vitro fertilization,” IVF is a procedure for fertilizing an egg with sperm outside of … read more >>

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Natural Fertility Help – What Your Doctor Should Have Told You

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Iva Keene

If you are trying to get pregnant, use natural fertility help first, before resorting to medical interventions. Natural fertility treatments have been used since ancient times. Not only do they aid fertility, but also help you to live a happy, … read more >>

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Egg Donation – Is it Right for You?

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Iva Keene

Egg donation makes it possible to get pregnant using other woman’s eggs. Egg donation is also called oocyte donation. Procedure A donor will be asked to take medication to stimulate egg development in the ovary. She may have to take … read more >>

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Clomid Side Effects

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Iva Keene

Like any drug, Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) also has its side effects. Around 10% to 20% of women who take Clomid experience some side effects (Georgia Reproductive Specialists, 2007). What is Clomid? Clomid works as an anti-estrogen agent. This drug causes … read more >>

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Fertility Drugs – Are they Right for You?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Iva Keene

Fertility drugs may assist reproductive function. They stimulate follicle development in women and are sometimes used to treat male infertility. PCOS Oral contraceptives are commonly prescribed for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) since they suppress androgen production and induce regular menstruation. … read more >>

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Embryo Transfer Explained

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Iva Keene

Embryo transfer refers to the procedure that places an embryo into the uterus in an in vitro fertilization cycle. IVF cycles are also called intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles or ICSI cycles. Implantation success rates range from 10% to 60% and … read more >>

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Clomid Success Rates

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Iva Keene

Clomid success rates typically range from 30 to 40%. Clomid is a drug that is usually prescribed to anovulatory women, who menstruate without producing eggs from the ovary. It has been proven to have significant potency. There are other drugs … read more >>

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Boost Your Natural Fertility Before IVF

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Iva Keene

Are you planning to undergo IVF in the near future? Did you know that taking some preparatory steps to optimize your natural fertility beforehand may be one of the best investments in time and effort you’ve ever made? Many couples … read more >>

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