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Intrauterine Pregnancy
An intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) occurs when a fertilized egg implants and starts to develop within the uterus, where it is supposed to be. The uterus is the only place where a pregnancy can develop and progress to full term.An ultrasound finding of an intrauterine pregnancy means that the pregnancy...
Normozoospermia
Normozoospermia is the presence of normal sperm in semen upon semen analysis. For a semen sample to be labeled as normozoospermic, there has to be an adequate concentration of sperm that is normal in appearance and function.During the evaluation of a couple for infertility, if sperm testing of the...
Dominant Follicle
A dominant follicle is a fluid-filled structure in the ovary that grows big enough to release a mature egg around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle or around a week prior to the midpoint of a cycle through the process of ovulation.A dominant follicle is also called a Graafian follicle.
Implantation Calendar: What is Happening During the Two Week Wait?
While it is possible to detect a pregnancy as soon as eight days after ovulation or fertilization, testing is most effective after day 14.
By: Kelly Park | Contributor
A Guide to At-Home Insemination
With home insemination the right timing—and the right equipment —are crucial.
By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | Embryologist
From Eggs to Blastocysts: Understanding IVF Attrition
During IVF it is normal to see a continual drop in numbers in embryo development, which, hopefully, leads to the few best embryos that will give you your baby.
By: Kristen Jones | Accredited Embryologist
How long do I need to wait after my first IVF pregnancy to undergo another cycle?
It is not unusual for a patient at her last obstetrics ultrasound visit to ask me when she can come back for another baby.My answer is to make this pregnancy and this baby your priority for at least one year. Once you are done breastfeeding (if that is part of the plan) and have completely weaned...
Can I exercise after my IVF embryo transfer?
Exercising before your in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can help to improve your chance of conception. During your treatment though, there may be times you need to modify your physical activity to give yourself the best chance of success. For some women, this will mean doing less, but for...
By: Dr. Cecilia Kitic | Exercise Physiologist
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