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Implantation Bleeding

Implantation bleeding is light bleeding or spotting that is thought to occur when a fertilized egg (embryo) attaches to the lining of the uterus. There is an indication...

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Implantation Calendar: What is Happening During the Two Week Wait?

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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IVF Pregnancy Announcements

From touching to nerdy, here are some memorable ways to announce a pregnancy after IVF.

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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

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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...

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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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How many embryos should you transfer during an IVF cycle?

Because of age-related changes in fertility, the number of embryos transferred is directly related to the age of the mother or egg donor. There is a balance to strike between achieving a pregnancy and reducing the chances of high-order multiples— triplets or more.The number of embryos...

By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | Embryologist

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14 Onesies that Celebrate IVF Babies

Nerdy, funny, and touching onesies for babies born through IVF.

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IVF Pregnancy Announcements

The ultimate collection of IVF pregnancy announcements.

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Fertility Podcasts

A list of the 35+ best infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and trying to conceive (TTC) podcasts.

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Books About Infertility

A list of the best books about infertility and IVF.

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Best Fertility Lubricants

A list of fertility-friendly lubes that are FDA-cleared.

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Best Books to Read After a Miscarriage

Books you can turn to for support after experiencing a miscarriage.

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From Eggs to Blastocysts: Understanding IVF Attrition

A progressive drop in numbers is normal.

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Gift Ideas For Someone Experiencing Infertility

Thoughtful gifts for someone experiencing infertility.

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Sometimes Getting Pregnant is Not the Issue

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Best Ovulation Tests

Looking for ovulation tests? Here is what you need to know.

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Pregnancy After Infertility: I Didn't Know I Would Still Feel This Way

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What research says about stress causing infertility.

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Days Post 5-Day Transfer

Days post-5-day transfer (DP5DT) refers to the number of days that have passed since an embryo that developed for 5 days in...

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Kelly Park

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Kelly Park is the founder and editor-in-chief of FertilitySmarts. She is passionate about fertility education and shining light on the many ways people can become parents. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and a Master of Education degree in Educational Policy from the University of Alberta. She is a firm believer in the FertilitySmarts mission to help people get smart about their fertility.

Dr. Cecilia Kitic

Exercise Physiologist

Dr. Kitic is an Exercise Physiologist with a Ph.D. in Exercise Immunology and over 20 years of research experience in understanding how exercise affects the body. She is also a Senior University Lecturer in Exercise Prescription. Dr. Kitic runs The IVF Project, a world-first online exercise prescription service for women and men undergoing fertility treatments. Having experienced infertility and multiple cycles of IVF, Dr. Kitic wanted everyone to have access to evidence-based clinical exercise prescription to improve their chance of conception.

Rebecca Matthews, PhD

Embryologist

Dr. Rebecca Matthews has a PhD in embryo implantation and currently works as an embryologist. Rebecca is passionate about her work and about educating and empowering people to take control of their own healthcare decisions. With this in mind, she has written an IVF guidebook to help patients understand the processes and options involved in fertility treatments. Her book, IVF: A Patient's Guide, can be found on Amazon.

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