The average success rates of IVF globally are under 50 percent. This means that almost half the people who undergo IVF do not get pregnant. So, what is the reason for your IVF failure? Could you have done anything different? IVF is an expensive procedure with no guarantee of success. Once you get your head around the […]
Recurrent miscarriage is the loss of three or more consecutive pregnancies of 13 weeks or less, with the same partner. If you’ve had recurrent miscarriages, it is possibly due to a hormonal imbalance, underlying genetic issues, or some uterine problems. What is the most common reason for recurrent miscarriage? Finding the possible reason for your […]
Acupuncture is an adjunct therapy originating from ancient Chinese medicine practices, and it is lately being used to help women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Can acupuncture help IVF success rates? Research suggests that acupuncture at specific times in the cycle does help IVF results and patients, including myself, have benefitted (1). Here’s my […]
If you have trouble conceiving after previous successful pregnancies, you may be suffering from secondary infertility. It affects around 11% of all couples in the US alone, according to the CDC (1), and if this includes you, there are ways to overcome secondary infertility. The first step is always to determine the cause of the […]
Every year, in the US alone, around 500,000 men undergo vasectomy as a method of permanent sterilization (1), but then for some them, the circumstances change and they want a baby again. Reversal of vasectomy is possible but IVF after vasectomy is generally recommended as the better option for men planning parenthood again. What is […]
Changing your dietary habits can help improve your chances of success with IVF treatment and prepare your body for a successful pregnancy. So, what is the best diet for IVF? Let’s learn: An IVF diet that is balanced and nutritious, can have a significant impact on not only your general health, but also on your […]
After Kentucky woman developed serious complications from the medications administered during her IVF cycle, many potential patients were left asking “are IVF drugs safe?” 24-year-old Logan Andreotta was told that she made an ideal candidate for in vitro fertilization as she was young and in excellent health. But just three days into the treatment, the […]
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is much cheaper and less invasive than invitro fertilization (IVF) but it is not for everyone. Should you try IUI before IVF? Or is it just a waste of money and time, which is extremely crucial in fertility treatments? Before you start the treatment, learn about the differences between the two procedures, understand how they […]