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In vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments can be a scary and daunting process.

My goal is to break down complex topics into simple, digestible, and easy-to-understand information.

Here is a collection of articles that can help you navigate the process and be informed as you go.

What You Should Know Before Starting Fertility Treatment

• When Should You See A Reproductive Endocrinologist? [A Helpful Guide]
• The Biological Clock In Women (The Truth You Need To Know)
• Top 5 Ways To Boost Your Fertility Naturally (Realistic Expectations)

Deciding On Fertility Treatments

• IUI Vs IVF Explained Simply (How To Know Which Is Best For You)
• Antral Follicle Counts and Ovarian Reserve Testing: What Does It Mean?

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Timed Intercourse Explained

• The IUI Procedure: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide
• How To Take Letrozole For Fertility Treatment (Explained Simply)

Egg Freezing (AKA Oocyte Cryopreservation)

• The Egg Freezing Process (Timeline & Expectations)

In Vitro Fertilization- Everything You Need To Know

• The IVF Timeline: How Long Does An IVF Cycle Take?
• Is IVF Painful? (The Honest Truth Of What You Can Expect)
• The Baseline Ultrasound In IVF: What Is It & Why Do You Need It
• What Is A Good Number of Follicles For IVF?
• Estradiol Levels In IVF: What Is A Good Level?

The IVF Medications You Will Use

• IVF Medication Side Effects: 9 Symptoms You Might Get In Cycle
• Menopur In IVF: What Is It & How To Use It For Fertility
• Lupron In IVF: What Is It & Why Do We Use It For Fertility

Preparing For The Egg Retrieval

• The Trigger Shot: 15 Questions You Need To Know
• The Egg Retrieval Day: What To Expect & How To Prepare For It

Expectations Following The Retrieval

• Do All Follicles Have Eggs? Why You Got Fewer Eggs Than Expected
• Immature Eggs In IVF: What Are They & What Do They Mean?
• Ovulating Before The Retrieval: Prevention, Causes, and Treatment Options

The Two Methods of Fertilization

• ICSI Vs IVF: What’s The Difference and Which One is Right For You?

Embryo Development

• How Many Fertilized Eggs Make It to Day 5?
• Embryo Development: [Honest Statistics You Need To Know]
• Freeze All In IVF: What Is It & Why You May Need To Do It

Biopsy & Genetic Testing Of Embryos

• The Embryo Biopsy: Benefits, Risks, & When To Consider It
• PGT Test Results: Everything You Need To Know (In Simple Terms)

Preparing For The Embryo Transfer

• Hysteroscopy for IVF: When Should You Do it?
• The Mock Embryo Transfer: When and Why Is It Used?
• How Many Embryos Should You Transfer (Age-Specific Recommendations)
• Progesterone Shots: What’s It For (& 5 Tips You Need To Know)

The Different Types of Embryo Transfers

• The Fresh Embryo Transfer (Timeline, Tips, & Success Rates)
• The Frozen Embryo Transfer Timeline Explained (Step By Step)
• The 3 Disadvantages of Frozen Embryo Transfers

What To Expect On The Day Of The Transfer

• Embryo Transfer Precautions: What You Should & Shouldn’t Do

After The Transfer

• How Many Weeks Are You After A Frozen Embryo Transfer?
• Bed Rest After The Embryo Transfer: How To Improve Implantation
• Pregnancy Testing After An IVF Transfer: When To Check & Why

What To Expect If Your Transfer Fails

• The Period After A Failed Transfer: (What You Should Expect)
• When Should You Stop Estrogen And Progesterone After IVF
• How Soon Can You Do IVF After A D&C?

Early Pregnancy Complications

• Bleeding In IVF Pregnancies: Why It Happens & What You Need To Do
• Miscarriage Symptoms After IVF (How To Know If It’s Happening)
• Blighted Ovum After IVF: 13 Questions You Want Answers To
• Ectopic Pregnancy After IVF: Symptoms, Concerns, & Safety

Other Topics

• IVF Gender Selection: The Pros, Cons, & Risks You Need To Know