FROZEN EMBRYO THAWING AND TRANSFER (FET) The treatment to establish a pregnancy using frozen embryos has been called a frozen embryo transfer cycle or simply an FET cycle. The number of embryos recommended for transfer will be made in consultation with your physician. Most commonly it is one and sometimes two and rarely more. Some factors that influence their recommendation include: the age of t ...

How do I know if my periods are irregular? To answer this question, it is helpful to talk about what a regular menstrual cycle might look like. (Note: the total length of your menstrual cycle is the number of days from the start of one period to the start of your next period.) It may be surprising to hear that you can be considered “regular” even if you don’t have a period every 28 days. Accordin ...

Genetic issues affecting conception Genetic problems generally relate to chromosomal abnormalities and single gene issues. These often cause embryo implantation failure and pregnancy loss, as well as possibly resulting in birth defects when a child is born with a chromosomal or single gene defect. Chromosomal disorders can relate to one or more of an embryo’s chromosome pairs containing either on ...

Disruption of ovarian function (presence or absence of ovulation (anovulation) and effects of ovarian “age”) A woman’s menstrual cycle is, on average, 28 days long. Day 1 is defined as the first day of “full flow.” Regular predictable periods that occur every 24 to 32 days likely reflect ovulation. A woman with irregular periods is likely not ovulating. Ovulation can be predicted by using an ovul ...

Reducing the risk of multiple pregnancies Injectable fertility drugs can sometimes result in multiple births, for example, twins or triplets. The chance of a multiple birth is lower with an oral fertility drug. Careful monitoring during treatment and pregnancy can help reduce the risk of complications. The more fetuses there are, the higher the risk of premature labor. If a woman needs an HCG in ...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which small follicles in the ovaries don't develop into the larger, mature follicles that release eggs. It's also characterized by hormone imbalances and unpredictable ovulation patterns. Possible symptoms: irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and obesity. Possible solutions: Lifestyle modifications (lik ...

What is Egg Freezing? Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a process in which a woman's eggs (oocytes) are extracted, frozen and stored as a method to preserve reproductive potential in women of reproductive age. The first human birth from a frozen oocyte was reported in 1986. Oocyte cryopreservation has advanced greatly over the past few years, with improved overall success of eggs survi ...