Part of routine infertility testing involves preconception genetic screening, during which we take blood samples from the mother and see if any chromosomal or genetic abnormalities might block conception. Advanced technological innovations in fertility treatments allow us to test cellular tissue from blastocyst embryos (Day 5 after fertilization). The procedure is called … [Read more...] about Three Types of PGT Explained
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Choosing a Sperm Donor
Are you planning a pregnancy using donor sperm? If so, you have the opportunity to choose your sperm donor. This process requires some strategic planning, or you may quickly find yourself overwhelmed by all the options. Sperm Donor Selection: 4 Important Criteria To Think About Here are four essential criteria to help guide the way as you choose your child’s (or … [Read more...] about Choosing a Sperm Donor
Talking about Infertility This Holiday Season
Not everyone looks forward to the holiday season as a time to catch up with family and friends. Navigating holiday parties and festivities as an infertility patient can come with a sense of unease. Even those who are well-meaning can ask an intrusive or sensitive question about your fertility. Sometimes, you feel responsible for educating others on the infertility … [Read more...] about Talking about Infertility This Holiday Season
It’s OK to Say ‘No’ This Holiday Season
We live in a culture that tells us to be nice, say yes, and think about others above ourselves. This theme exponentially intensifies during the holiday season. While based on well-meaning principles, they principles aren’t always in our best interest. Sometimes thinking about yourself before others is essential to taking care of yourself, maintaining energetic balance, … [Read more...] about It’s OK to Say ‘No’ This Holiday Season
Trigger Shots 101
The trigger shot is one of the most exciting shots in the injectable fertility medication lineup because it’s administered when you’re egg follicles are adequately matured. Trigger shots are used in several different scenarios, depending on your family building plans, reproductive history, or fertility treatment needs. Whether you’re just embarking on the fertility … [Read more...] about Trigger Shots 101
5 Facts to Know About Clomid
Has your OB/GYN or fertility specialist mentioned Clomid as a potential fertility treatment option? If so, we’re not surprised. Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) is one of the fertility treatment market's safest, most trusted, and longest-used female fertility treatment medications. 5 Reassuring Truths About Clomid Here are five facts worth knowing as you decide whether or … [Read more...] about 5 Facts to Know About Clomid
How We Choose Your IVF Protocol
Fertility clinics often advertise “personalized fertility treatments,” but what does that really mean? Today, Fertility Solutions wants to outline what personally selected IVF protocols mean for us and how they improve our patients’ fertility success rates. Your Personalized IVF Protocol Relies on Accurate Infertility Testing The first step in any fertility treatment … [Read more...] about How We Choose Your IVF Protocol
What to Expect on Embryo Transfer Day
You have arrived! You’re past the days of injectable fertility medications and egg retrieval. Now, it’s time to plan for the long-awaited embryo transfer day. The good news is that embryo transfer is easy-breezy. That said, the excitement can be somewhat mixed with anxiety because embryo transfer day is also the beginning of the infamous two-week wait (TWW). Embryo … [Read more...] about What to Expect on Embryo Transfer Day
Fertility Coverage for Our Military
Did you know that adults who serve in the military have a higher risk of fertility challenges or receiving an infertility diagnosis? Last year (2021), the Congressional Research Service published a report about infertility in the military, and the findings were both daunting and inspiring. While it’s true that active military and veterans have higher infertility rates, … [Read more...] about Fertility Coverage for Our Military
How Many Embryos to Transfer?
Often young patients undergoing their first IVF cycle say, "Well, we'd actually like to have two embryos transferred." OR “We think it would be nice to have twins.” The number of embryos that will be transferred is an important topic to discuss with your fertility doctor! Our #1 Priority Our goal is to help women achieve a healthy pregnancy and live birth, and a huge … [Read more...] about How Many Embryos to Transfer?