{"id":625,"date":"2021-11-30T15:44:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T20:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/?page_id=625"},"modified":"2023-11-05T14:24:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T19:24:41","slug":"start-here","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/start-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"welcome\">Welcome!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">In vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments can be a scary and daunting process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My goal is to break down complex topics into simple, digestible, and easy-to-understand information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a collection of articles that can help you navigate the process and be informed as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-should-know-before-starting-fertility-treatment\">What You Should Know <strong>Before Starting Fertility Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/when-to-see-reproductive-endocrinology\/\">When Should You See A Reproductive Endocrinologist? [A Helpful Guide]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/biological-clock\/\">The Biological Clock In Women (The Truth You Need To Know)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/natural-fertility\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"861\">Top 5 Ways To Boost Your Fertility Naturally (Realistic Expectations)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deciding On Fertility Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/iui-vs-ivf\/\">IUI Vs IVF Explained Simply (How To Know Which Is Best For You)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/amh-testing\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/amh-testing\/\">AMH Testing: Demystifying What The Results Mean &amp; What To Do About Them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/antral-follicle-count\/\">Antral Follicle Counts: What Does It Mean?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intrauterine-insemination-iui-and-timed-intercourse-explained\">Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Timed Intercourse Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/iui-procedure-step-by-step\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"654\">The IUI Procedure: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/letrozole-for-fertility\/\">How To Take Letrozole For Fertility Treatment (Explained Simply)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Egg Freezing (AKA Oocyte Cryopreservation)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/egg-freeze-process\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"899\">The Egg Freezing Process (Timeline &amp; Expectations)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-vitro-fertilization-everything-you-need-to-know\">In Vitro Fertilization- Everything You Need To Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/ivf-timeline\/\">The IVF Timeline: How Long Does An IVF Cycle Take?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/is-ivf-painful\/\">Is IVF Painful? (The Honest Truth Of What You Can Expect)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/baseline-ultrasound-ivf\/\">The Baseline Ultrasound In IVF: What Is It &amp; Why Do You Need It<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/follicles-for-ivf\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"130\">What Is A Good Number of Follicles For IVF?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/estradiol-levels-ivf\/\">Estradiol Levels In IVF: What Is A Good Level?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-ivf-medications-you-will-use\">The IVF Medications You Will Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/ivf-medication-side-effects\/\">IVF Medication Side Effects: 9 Symptoms You Might Get In Cycle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/menopur-ivf\/\">Menopur In IVF: What Is It &amp; How To Use It For Fertility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/lupron-ivf\/\">Lupron In IVF: What Is It &amp; Why Do We Use It For Fertility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing For The Egg Retrieval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/trigger-shot\/\">The Trigger Shot: 15 Questions You Need To Know<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/egg-retrieval-day\/\">The Egg Retrieval Day: What To Expect &amp; How To Prepare For It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expectations Following The Retrieval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/do-all-follicles-have-eggs\/\">Do All Follicles Have Eggs? Why You Got Fewer Eggs Than Expected<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/immature-eggs\/\">Immature Eggs In IVF: What Are They &amp; What Do They Mean?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/bloating-after-egg-retrieval\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1061\">Bloating After Egg Retrieval: Why It Happens &amp; What To Do About It<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/ovulation-before-egg-retrieval\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"944\">Ovulating Before The Retrieval: Prevention, Causes, and Treatment Options<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Two Methods of Fertilization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/icsi-vs-ivf\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"800\">ICSI Vs IVF: What&#8217;s The Difference and Which One is Right For You?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-for-embryo-development-after-the-retrieval\">Embryo Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/how-many-fertilized-eggs-make-it\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"877\">How Many Fertilized Eggs Make It to Day 5?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/embryo-development\/\">Embryo Development: [Honest Statistics You Need To Know]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/freeze-all-ivf\/\">Freeze All In IVF: What Is It &amp; Why You May Need To Do It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"biopsy-genetic-testing-of-embryos\">Biopsy &amp; Genetic Testing Of Embryos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/embryo-biopsy\/\">The Embryo Biopsy: Benefits, Risks, &amp; When To Consider It<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/pgs-test-results\/\">PGT Test Results: Everything You Need To Know (In Simple Terms)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preparing-for-the-embryo-transfer\">Preparing For The Embryo Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/hysteroscopy-ivf\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"692\">Hysteroscopy for IVF: When Should You Do it?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/mock-embryo-transfer\/\">The Mock Embryo Transfer: When and Why Is It Used?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/how-many-embryos-should-you-transfer-in-ivf-age-specific-guidelines\/\">How Many Embryos Should You Transfer (Age-Specific Recommendations)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/progesterone-injections-ivf\/\">Progesterone Shots: What\u2019s It For (&amp; 5 Tips You Need To Know)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Different Types of Embryo Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/fresh-embryo-transfer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"733\">The Fresh Embryo Transfer (Timeline, Tips, &amp; Success Rates)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/frozen-embryo-transfer-timeline\/\">The Frozen Embryo Transfer Timeline Explained (Step By Step)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/disadvantages-frozen-embryo-transfer\/\">The 3 Disadvantages of Frozen Embryo Transfers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Expect On The Day Of The Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/embryo-transfer-precautions\/\">Embryo Transfer Precautions: What You Should &amp; Shouldn\u2019t Do<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bleeding-pregnancy-testing-after-a-transfer\">After The Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/weeks-pregnant-after-frozen-embryo-transfer\/\">How Many Weeks Are You After A Frozen Embryo Transfer?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/bed-rest-after-embryo-transfer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"786\">Bed Rest After The Embryo Transfer: How To Improve Implantation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/pregnancy-tests-ivf\/\">Pregnancy Testing After An IVF Transfer: When To Check &amp; Why<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Expect If Your Transfer Fails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/failed-embryo-transfer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1028\">Failed Embryo Transfers: Why They Occur &amp; What To Do About Them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/period-after-failed-ivf\/\">The Period After A Failed Transfer: (What You Should Expect)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/ivf-after-dc\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"966\">How Soon Can You Do IVF After A D&amp;C?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IVF Pregnancies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/ivf-normal-delivery\/\">Can IVF Pregnancies Have A Normal Delivery?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/when-to-stop-estrogen-progesterone-ivf\/\">When Should You Stop Estrogen And Progesterone After IVF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"early-pregnancy-expectations\">Early Pregnancy Complications To Be Aware Of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/ivf-pregnancy-bleeding\/\">Bleeding In IVF Pregnancies: Why It Happens &amp; What You Need To Do<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/ivf-miscarriage-symptoms\/\">Miscarriage Symptoms After IVF (How To Know If It\u2019s Happening)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/blighted-ovum-ivf\/\">Blighted Ovum After IVF: 13 Questions You Want Answers To<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/ectopic-pregnancy-ivf-symptoms\/\">Ectopic Pregnancy After IVF: Symptoms, Concerns, &amp; Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-topics\">Other Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/gender-selection-ivf\/\">IVF Gender Selection: The Pros, Cons, &amp; Risks You Need To Know<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alexroblesmd.com\/estrogen-priming-ivf\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"981\">Estrogen Priming for IVF: Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! 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