A lot of anxiety builds up after an embryo transfer. Questions and worries swirl around until the two week wait (2ww) is over. Should I be on bed rest for the first two days? Are the embryos going to fall out? What foods should I eat? What foods should I avoid? How active can I be during the two week wait? How much spotting is normal?
The IVF two week wait is one of the most frustrating parts of the process for many women. There's not much to do during those two weeks but to ...wait. One frustrating way to pass the time is to perform as many home pregnancy tests
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Male infertility, the inability to impregnate a female partner within six to twelve months, is a common reason that couples seek medical help to conceive. About 20% of infertility in the U.S. can be attributed to male factor problems, and an additional 20-40% are partially attributable to male factors.
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When IVF is needed and goes nearly perfectly, the process is similar to the story told in this short video clip. National Geographic Video captured the fresh IVF cycle of an "ordinary" couple. Their reproductive endocrinologist collects the woman's oocytes, takes a sperm donation from the husband and performs ICSI on her eggs. The doctor transfers three five-day blasts, and at six weeks the couple sees the ultrasound and gets the good news: twins.
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It can be hard to keep up with the latest infertility and ART-related (assisted reproductive technology) terms and definitions, especially if you're new to the world of infertility. We've taken the time
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A woman's fertility declines as she ages. Most doctors agree that by age 25, fertility begins to decrease. Women in their twenties have a 20-25% chance of pregnancy each month. By 30, the chances of becoming
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