Rebecca Matthews, PhD
Embryologist
Rebecca Matthews is originally from England and went to Manchester University where she got her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and her PhD studying embryo implantation.
After graduation, Rebecca started her career as an embryologist in Leeds, Yorkshire and was quickly offered an opportunity to work in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Rebecca has been working in Portland at Oregon Reproductive Medicine since 2000 with a 3 year hiatus as an embryologist in Australia.
Her 16 years of experience over 3 continents has helped thousands of babies into the world.
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. This book can be found on Amazon and is titled "IVF: A Patient's Guide"
For some, assisted hatching may increase the chances of embryo implantation.
Anyone undergoing ovarian stimulation is at risk of developing OHSS.
Our tips on successful home insemination. Spoiler alert —turkey baster not recommended.
During an IVF cycle, different drugs are used to allow doctors to have more control over the treatment cycle. Here we break down what an IVF protocol might entail.
A step-by-step introduction detailing what you might experience as part of the IVF process.
PGT can be an informative procedure, but it is important to know the risks and weigh the pros and cons for your own situation. Discover what you need to know h
There are two ways to fertilize eggs for IVF. Is ICSI the right method for you?
Find out what happens in the IVF lab to get embryos ready to transfer.
Tests that can explain or provide a clue as to why you aren’t getting pregnant.
An embryologist explains the process of embryo and blastocyst grading.
We cover process and success rates for IUI medicated and natural cycles.
Because of age-related changes in fertility, the number of embryos transferred is directly related to the age of the mother or egg donor....
Pros of a Day 5 Blastocyst TransferBy leaving the embryos in the lab until Day 5, the embryologist is better able to choose the better...
The easy answer to this question: the best embryos are chosen!There are a number of factors that determine which embryos are deemed best....
Embryo transfer can be carried out on any day of development, although most clinics do so on either day 3 or day 5 of development. The...
A common question asked is, “Will my embryos fall out?” The answer is no, they will not fall out.Perhaps you are thinking of...
After the embryo transfer, you receive instructions before leaving the clinic. These instructions include what medication to take when your...
If you are found to have a low sperm count, usually no specific treatment or cure is available (unless surgery is required, for example,...
Several studies have shown that certain supplements may improve egg quality in older women or those with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)....
Not all patients conceive with their first IVF procedure, which can be a devastating blow, both emotionally and financially. Couples...
When you go and see the doctor at the beginning of your fertility assessment, a semen analysis is one of the most important diagnostic...
Knowing the exact time to have sex when you are trying to get pregnant can sometimes be a mystery, especially if your cycles aren't regular...
There’s no strong evidence to suggest that lying on your back or tilting your hips for 20 minutes after intercourse improves the chance of...
