In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a type of assistive reproductive technology (ART). It involves retrieving eggs from a woman’s ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm. This fertilized egg is known as an embryo. The embryo can then be frozen for storage or transferred to a woman’s uterus.
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Endometriosis is a common and painful disease that affects about 5.5 million women in North America and is one of the top three causes of infertility in women.
During a normal menstrual cycle, the lining of your uterus -- called the endometrium -- begins to thicken in preparation for ... Views: 461
Most women who have endometriosis can conceive normally. But if you're having problems getting pregnant, endometriosis may be the cause. To find out, your doctor may suggest a laparoscopy. In this procedure, a surgeon inserts a small camera through a tube into your abdomen to check for abnormal ... Views: 678
In order to extract and fertilize the eggs during IVF, doctors generally follow the same process every
time. Once fertilization has occurred, there are a few different options available for embryo transfer:
Fresh embryo transfer: Once eggs have been fertilized, they are cultured for 1-2 ... Views: 445
There are still differences in practice as to how many embryos are transferred into the woman’s uterus. In many cases, only one fertilized embryo is transferred to the uterus, while other doctors believe that two fertilized embryos increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.
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What is PCOS?
Most women with PCOS grow a number of small cysts, or fluid-filled sacs, on their ovaries. The cysts are not harmful, but they can lead to an imbalance in hormone levels.
Women with PCOS may also experience menstrual cycle abnormalities, increased androgen (sex hormone) ... Views: 398
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows elsewhere in the body. Pelvic pain is the most common symptom of endometriosis, but some women with the condition may also experience infertility.
Research has found that infertility affects around 30–50 percent ... Views: 353