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D3 vs. D5 Embryo Transfer

Many patients often wonder whether it is better to have a Day 3 or Day 5 embryo transfer. At San Diego Fertility Center, we allow the embryos to guide us in determining which transfer day will give you the best chances of success in your IVF cycle.…


Pregnant or Not Pregnant?

It is very stressful for patients who think they may be pregnant to experience vaginal bleeding or spotting after fertility treatments. We frequently hear from patients after intrauterine insemination or embryo transfers who complain of unexpected…


Small Advances Contribute to Higher Success Rates

More and more baby-making challenged couples coming to SDFC become parents thanks to improved technology. Drs. Hummel and Kettel estimate the current success rate to be about 50 percent per cycle of treatment compared to 14 percent 20 years ago. One…


Acupuncture and Fertility Treatment

Drs. Hummel and Kettel support their patients’ plan to undergo acupuncture therapy in conjunction with fertility treatment. Traditionally employed in China for the last 23 centuries to treat most illnesses , the value of acupuncture for infertility h…