Spotting During Fertility Treatment — Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Bad News
One of the most frequent patient calls during fertility treatments is unexpected vaginal bleeding. This brings out the worst fears, especially in fertility patients. Fortunately, in most cases, an easy explanation can be found which doesn’t have to be bad news. After an
Standard vs. ICSI Insemination
After oocytes are retrieved during In-Vitro Fertilization, there are two main insemination techniques. One is standard insemination, where the sperm and eggs are cultured together in a dish, and the sperm must penetrate the egg on their own
Top 10 Reasons To Choose San Diego Fertility Center
San Diego Fertility Center is among the best fertility clinics in the world, offering numerous reasons to choose their services. With board-certified physicians in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology, Dr. Hummel and Dr. K
Viagra May be the Solution for Some Infertile Women
Viagra, typically used to increase blood flow in reproductive organs in men, has been found to potentially benefit infertile women seeking IVF treatment. A recent study focusing on women with thin uterine linings discovered that Viagra can improve blood flow
Webinar: COVID-19 Updates and Fertility
For our fertility or third-party reproduction patients, we understand that you probably have a lot of questions about how treatments will be handled as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. As part of our effort to keep your fertility journey moving forward, address your
Weight's Impact on Egg Donation Success Rates
Weight can impact fertility. The body mass index (BMI) is a measurement of degrees of obesity. A recent study conducted by the Reproductive Medical Associates in New Jersey observed the chances to become pregnant of over 500 women with different BMIs undergoing
What is the difference between a Day 3 and a Day 5 Embryo Transfer?
An embryo begins its growth as a single cell, and then divides every 12-24 hours. By Day 3, it is about 4-8 cells, and is referred to as a multicell embryo. During the early growth of the
What to Do with Unused Frozen Embryos
RESOLVE, the national infertility association, is currently conducting an Internet-based survey to assess the public's opinion on what to do with frozen embryos. The Society of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART) recently stated that the estimated number of frozen
When to Move On & When to Stop Fertility Treatments
When it comes to moving on to the next fertility treatment option, each treatment cycle should be viewed as an independent event. This means that if the first cycle fails, the next cycle has an equal chance of working. This cycle independence holds true for each