The Three Trimesters
Pregnancy has three trimesters, each of which is marked by specific fetaldevelopments. A pregnancy is considered full-term at 40 weeks; infants deliveredbefore the end of Week 37 are considered premature. Premature infants may haveproblems with their growth and development, as well as difficulties in breathing anddigesting.First Trimester (0 to 13 Weeks)The first trimester is the […]
Your Pregnancy at 10 weeks
During Week 10 of your pregnancy, a fetus is starting to become recognizably humanand develop the features they will have by the time of birth.As with earlier weeks, Week 10 is a time of rapid growth and developmental strides.The first trimester lasts until 12 weeks, and the growth and development of the babyduring this period […]
All About the Beta hCG: Values, Facts, FAQs, and Other Information
Everything you’re about to read about betas will make the subject as clear as mud. BetahCG measurements should be viewed only as guidelines and estimates, and cannot becompared between one woman and another. Low numbers can be normal, highnumbers can be normal, and perfectly normal numbers can fool everyone. Betas arelike gremlins. You’d rather not have to […]
Getting Through the Two-Week Wait
Commonly Asked QuestionsFor most patients who undergo fertility treatment, the two-week wait before you haveyour beta (pregnancy) test can seem like an eternity. Each day seems longer than thelast, and the question “Am I pregnant?” goes through your mind hundreds of times aday. One becomes hyperaware of your body’s every sensation. We all sympathize andwish […]
Bleeding and Spotting After Embryo Transfer
We have had many questions regarding bleeding right after embryo transfer or in theluteal phase. What follows is an attempt to answer one of the chief concerns that IVFpatients have, namely, “What if I have bleeding after my embryo transfer?”Answer:The embryo transfer is the most crucial step in the in vitro fertilizationprocedure/process. You can have the best […]
What to Expect After an Embryo Transfer
The Day of the TransferAfter patients are released from the clinic, they are sent home with instructions to goabout the rest of the day and ensuing two weeks with normal, reduced activity. There isno need to be on bed rest. All our patients have different medication protocols that theygo home with.The 12-Day Wait We have now […]
IVF Implantation Failure
Repeated implantation failure (RIF) is determined when embryos of good quality fail toimplant following several in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycles. Implantation failureis related to either maternal factors or embryonic causes. Maternal factors includeuterine anatomic abnormalities, thrombophilia, non-receptive endometrium, andimmunological factors. Failure of implantation due to embryonic causes is associatedwith either genetic abnormalities or other […]
Everything You Need to Know About Implantation
If you’re trying to get pregnant, you’ve probably done your fair share of googling aroundimplantation. There are many facts, questions, and misconceptions swirling aroundabout this incredible part of early pregnancy; it can be confusing. It’s time to set therecord straight.From timelines and testing to signs and symptoms, welcome to your one-stop shop onall things implantation.What […]
PCOS and Infertility – Symptoms and Treatment
What is PCOS?Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine condition inreproductive-aged women. It affects approximately 5-10 percent of young women andoften leads to difficulty conceiving. Women with this condition can experience irregularperiods, abnormal hair growth, acne, and can have ovaries containing multiple smallcysts.PCOS and InfertilityPCOS negatively impacts fertility because women with the condition […]
Endometriosis and Infertility: What You Need to Know
Endometriosis is a disease that affects women of reproductive age and that may beassociated with both pelvic pain and infertility. Scientific advances have improved ourunderstanding of this benign (non-cancerous) but sometimes debilitating condition. Andmodern medicine now offers women with endometriosis many treatment options forrelief of both pain and infertility.But much remains unknown. Women who have […]