How is an FET cycle done? Before starting an FET cycle, the physician needs to assess the uterine cavity using one of three tests: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) – In which x-ray dye is injected into the uterus and the cavity is viewed with x-rays; Sonohysterogram (SonoHSG) – In which saline is injected into the uterus and the cavity is viewed with ultrasound; Hysteroscopy – In which a fiberoptic scop ...

Fertility and egg quality are directly connected. Women’s ovaries are naturally programmed to allow just one egg to grow, mature, and be released (“ovulated”) each cycles (usually each month). That one egg represents the one chance for pregnancy in that particular menstrual cycle. That egg ovulated may be either normal or abnormal. If it’s normal, great—you have a healthy pregnancy. But if it’s ...

Causes of female infertility Female infertility can be caused by a variety of factors that affect or interfere with the following biological processes: ovulation, when the mature egg is released from the ovary fertilization, which occurs when sperm meets the egg in the fallopian tube after traveling through the cervix and uterus implantation, which occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the lin ...

Being Over or Underweight: Weight is also a significant factor in maintaining the overall health of the body. Fertility is certainly enhanced by a well-balanced body weight. According to the studies, body fat levels above 10 to 15% normal can overload the body with estrogen resulting in disturbances in the reproductive cycle. Similarly, body fat levels that are 10 to 15 percent below normal can co ...

Fertility treatments for men Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the infertility. Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation: Medication, behavioral approaches, or both may help improve fertility. Varicocele: Surgically removing a varicose vein in the scrotum may help. Blockage of the ejaculatory duct: Sperm can be extracted directly from the testicles and injected into an egg in ...

Managing emotional stress during  Fertility treatmentTry these strategies to help manage emotional stress during treatment:Express yourself. Reach out to others rather than repressing guilt or anger.Stay in touch with loved ones. Talking to your partner, family and friends can be very beneficial. The best support often comes from loved ones and those closest to you.Reduce stress. Some studies have ...

When is a woman’s most fertile time? The most fertile time for a women is during ovulation. Ovulation typically occurs within day 11 through day 21 of a woman’s cycle. Is infertility a medical problem related to the woman only? Medical conditions like infertility can be found in both men and women, and both can be affected almost equally. Common causes of infertility for men can include declining ...

Egg retrieval Egg retrieval can be done in your doctor's office or a clinic 34 to 36 hours after the final injection and before ovulation. During egg retrieval, you'll be sedated and given pain medication. Transvaginal ultrasound aspiration is the usual retrieval method. An ultrasound probe is inserted into your vagina to identify follicles. Then a thin needle is inserted into an ultrasound guide ...