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What Are the Benefits of a Day 5 Embryo Transfer?

Blastocyst transfer has revolutionized the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) and offers several benefits over traditional embryo transfers.When undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), patients often ask what are the…

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IVF Timeline: Understanding the Process

Some of the most common questions we receive from new patients are about the IVF timeline and process. What will your time commitments be? What kind of tests will be…

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What Makes a Good Endometrium?

The endometrium is the lining of the uterus that the body prepares monthly in anticipation of a pregnancy. Embryo implantation occurs when the endometrial receptivity is precisely well orchestrated. When…

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Intercourse At The Time of Embryo Implantation

Sexual intercourse at the time of embryo implantation may lower the chance of becoming pregnant, according to a study published in Fertility and Sterility.  A large prospective study from the…

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The Impact of the Microbiome on Fertility

The gut microbe is all a buzz and represents a gurgling lifeblood of existence. Perhaps the premier “influencer” of all other systems biologic. The intestinal flora play key roles in: metabolics,…

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Taking a Probiotic May Help Embryo Implantation

One question we hear frequently from our patients is: will taking a probiotic help with embryo implantation? Let’s dive in and find out! Your Gut and Embryo Implantation Recent studies…

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ERA Helps Women With Repeated Implantation Failure

Implantation of the embryo into the uterine endometrium is a highly precise, coordinated and orchestrated phenomenon. It is a symbiotic working between the embryo, as it is busily developing and…

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Bleeding in Early Pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy is a frightening experience and in the past was assumed to represent a threatened miscarriage. However bleeding in early pregnancy is quite common affecting up…

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Candidate Embryos

Equal amounts of research and consternation center on the proper cultivation, collection and treatment of oocytes during the IVF cycle. Only mature oocytes are a candidate for fertilization.  Moreover, only…

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