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Statistics….in fertility, everyone seems to love to talk about statistics.  And when it comes to IVF and donor egg IVF treatments, often it is one of the factors most relied on when selecting a doctor or clinic.  And for a good … Continue reading

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Fertility Success Rates recently published their list of the top US clinics for Live Birth rates with Fresh Donor Eggs.  They are reporting that this data is based on the 2009 Society For Assisted Reproductive Technology (aka SART) IVF Success Rates data (note: … Continue reading

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Although it sounds counter-intuitive, in the past few years, several studies have shown a marked increase in IVF implantation/success when patients have undergone an endometrial biopsy (also known as LEI – luteal phase endometerial injury) prior to IVF treatment. In the initial Israeli … Continue reading

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I recently read this really terrific blog post about if and when to POAS (pee on a stick – or take a home pregnancy test)  after an IVF treatment.  The author, Lisa Rouff, Ph.D., is a psychologist specializing in infertility and adoption.   You … Continue reading

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In the past year several countries have made pretty significant changes to their legislation related to third party reproduction – particularly IVF with donor eggs or surrogacy.  Some have been progressive, and sadly, some made access to treatment more difficult … Continue reading

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Oprah and the mainstream media seem too often to focus on the horror stories of surrogacy abroad.  That is not what this post is about.  Doing IVF Abroad in combination with using a local surrogate (local to where you live) can … Continue reading

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I recently discovered this wonderful book for toddlers and children conceived through IVF with donor eggs. It provides a great basis for parents to begin a natural conversation about “their birth story” with their children.  The author, Kim Noble, very delicately handles this topic and focuses on … Continue reading

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Well now, that’s a mouthful.  It’s no wonder the medical community comes up with all of these acronyms.  PDG – so much easier to say.   This is also sometimes referred to as PGS – pre-implantation genetic screening.  So, we continue … Continue reading

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The recent volcano and resulting travel nightmares emphasizes the importance of having contingency plans – particularly when traveling for medical treatments.   Those safeguards and contingency plans will help make things easier if you are stranded by a volcano, hurricane or some … Continue reading

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So many doctors have differing opinions about which type of progesterone is best for your IVF cycle.  Each doctor seems to have their favorites or the ones they use for their practice.  But have you ever asked your doctor why … Continue reading

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Yesterday I talked about how loathe I am to have government legislation involved in my fertility decisions.  I promised today I would finish that train of thought with “how old is too old” for IVF.    So, what about age limits on fertility … Continue reading

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The recent news of the milestone birthday of the Octuplets, and the story of a 59 year old British women electing to do IVF seems to have the online world all a-buzz  about fertility regulation.  And so many people are coming … Continue reading

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When I was a teenager, LEI was a brand of jeans.  Today, I found out what it means as an IVF patient, Luteal phase endometrial injury.  Big ominous sounding name, right? Actually, it’s a rather new technique that is gaining … Continue reading

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Life really has been getting in the way of my travel planning lately.  I think it is time to get serious though and get my hotels booked at the very least.  It is hard to believe that I’m leaving in … Continue reading

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The rollercoaster has left the platform, and my medications have started.  It reminds me of those few moments after you get strapped in to a rollercoaster and start slowly creeping away from the platform in that slow climb to the … Continue reading

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Who knew that a google search late one night would lead us halfway across the world in our quest for a baby? Our story actually started several years ago. My husband and I were married a bit later in life … Continue reading

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