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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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  A 12 Step Guide on What to (Really) Expect with IVF

  Look, you can read about the step-by-step process of IVF in a number of places (like here: An Intro to the IVF Process) and hopefully, you've been well-equipped by your clinic. But it's...

  By: Amber Woodward | Founder

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  What Egg Donors Should Know About Egg Donation Contracts

  Deciding to become an egg donor can take you into uncharted personal territories, emotionally, medically, and legally. If you signed up to be a donor through an egg bank, you will not need to wait...

  By: Dr. Diane Tober | Author & Assistant Adjunct Professor

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  Dealing With IVF Injections When You're Scared of Needles

  Anyone who has previously gone through in vitro fertilization (IVF) knows that if you once had a fear of needles, you won't anymore. Because the truth is, when it comes to infertility treatments,...

  By: Risa Kerslake, RN | Registered Nurse Turned Freelance Writer

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  Egg Donation Risk and Recovery: What We Know and What We Don’t

  When considering egg donation, one of the first questions most women ask is: Are there risks? Unfortunately, this is one of the most difficult questions to accurately answer. Most clinic and agency...

  By: Dr. Diane Tober | Author & Assistant Adjunct Professor

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  The Egg Donation Medical Process: For Egg Donors

  Becoming an egg donor can feel overwhelming and scary—especially the first time! Once you’ve been selected, the process can move pretty fast. Here is what you can expect from the medical...

  By: Dr. Diane Tober | Author & Assistant Adjunct Professor

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  Navigating the Decision to Become an Egg Donor

  Egg donor advertisements are everywhere. On popular music streaming sites. On Craigslist and Facebook. In campus newspapers or even fashion magazines. Most egg donation advertisements mention the...

  By: Dr. Diane Tober | Author & Assistant Adjunct Professor

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  5 Things to Know About Our IVF Treatment Abroad

  My husband and I recently had our first experience with infertility treatments. After a year of trying to conceive naturally, we found out we'd need a little help in the form of in vitro...

  By: Frugal Crib

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  Are Egg Donors Patients Too?

  Over the past several years, I have had conversations with almost 100 egg donors for my egg donor research project and my documentary film. In these conversations I’ve heard repeated complaints...

  By: Dr. Diane Tober | Author & Assistant Adjunct Professor

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  IVF Stimulation Protocols

  During an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle, doctors use medications to calibrate a woman's menstrual cycle in a way that allows more control over the outcome of the procedure. These injections...

  By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | 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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  Embryo Development - 6 Days in the IVF Lab

  During an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle, after the eggs are retrieved, they are fertilized in a lab, where they grow for up to 6 days.Under the supervision of an embryologist, there is a range...

  By: Rebecca Matthews, PhD | Embryologist