Recent Pregnancy Blog | In-Vitro PostsPreparing for Embryo Transferby Pattie Hughes28 Feb 2009 04:07 PMIn vitro fertilization involves implanting fertilized embryos in the uterus in order to achieve pregnancy. When the eggs are ripened, an egg retrieval procedure is done to remove them. After the eggs are fertilized and begin to grow into embryos, the embryo transfer procedure is done. Preparing for Egg Retrieval Procedureby Pattie Hughes21 Feb 2009 08:19 PMEgg retrieval is an integral part of the IVF cycle. Throughout the first half of the cycle, you will take fertility drugs to stimulate the development of several eggs. There are a few different injectable medications on the market that are used for this purpose. Limits on Embryo Transfer?by Pattie Hughes06 Feb 2009 07:32 AMThe recent news of the birth of octuplets has brought the debate about embryo transfer back into the spotlight. Higher order multiples usually result from IVF treatments involving the transfer of many embryos. In most cases, all transferred embryos don't implant. Fertility After 40by Pattie Hughes19 Dec 2008 09:07 AMYesterday was my 40th birthday. The occasion got me thinking about life and motherhood. No, I am not thinking of adding another baby to our family, but many women my age are having babies or trying to conceive. The common belief is that fertility drops off dramatically after the 40th birthday. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndromeby Pattie Hughes11 Feb 2008 09:11 AMFertility medications work by stimulating the ovaries. The medications given via injection are most successful at stimulating the ovaries. For the most part, this is a good thing and the desired result of the treatment. However, the ovaries can sometimes become overstimulated. Affording Fertility Medicationsby Pattie Hughes10 Feb 2008 08:20 PMFertility medications are expensive, especially the injectibles. A prescription for pills such as Clomid will cost about $50 per cycle. If this doesn't work, your doctor will probably recommend one of the injectable medications. These are really expensive. Recent Blog Comments EvaRose says... "I noticed that I had to stay hydrated during pregnancy or I would get headaches." |
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