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  From Eggs to Blastocysts: Understanding IVF Attrition

  Undoubtedly, one of the biggest surprises with in vitro fertilization (IVF) is the dramatic drop or loss of eggs/embryos. Many people assume that if they have 10 eggs collected, that’s 10...

  By: Kristen Jones | Accredited Embryologist

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  IVF and an Impossible Choice: Termination of a Wanted Pregnancy

  Entering the world of assisted reproductive technology (ART) can seem fraught with endless choices. On your path, you might have decided what doctor to work with, whether to do IUI or IVF. If...

  By: Dr. Julie Bindeman | Psychologist

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  What You Should Know About Your IVF Lab

  When patients select a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) and fertility clinic, they are by default selecting an IVF lab. Having healthy embryos to transfer to a uterus is arguably the most important...

  By: Ashley Wong, MS, Clinical Embryologist | IVF Laboratory Supervisor & Lead Embryologist

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  5 Things Your Embryologist Wants You To Know About Your IVF Procedure

  As couples navigate through their fertility journey, some arrive at the diagnosis of infertility and need to attempt pregnancy using in vitro fertilization (IVF). (See a step-by-step intro to IVF.)...

  By: Ashley Wong, MS, Clinical Embryologist | IVF Laboratory Supervisor & Lead Embryologist

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  An Intro to the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Process

  If you're curious about or are considering in vitro fertilization (IVF) as a way to add to your family, you might be wondering what exactly the process involves. The truth is that IVF is a...

  By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | Embryologist

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  An Intro to Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

  If you're planning to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF), you may have heard the term preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). It's an option available to individuals or couples undergoing...

  By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | Embryologist

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  Embryo and Blastocyst Grading - How Does it Work?

  If you have undergone or are planning to undergo a cycle of in vitro fertilization (IVF), you will likely have heard that any embryos created through the process are likely to undergo a process of...

  By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | Embryologist