How Many Embryos Should You Transfer: All Ages

Ideally it is best to transfer only one embryo at a time. Pregnancy rates are higher than ever with IVF, but twin pregnancies are still a very high risk. In addition, IVF embryos are more likely to split than naturally conceived embryos, one embryo can become 2 in about 2% of IVF cycles – so putting in more […]

Fertility Medications and Side Effects

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During a natural menstrual cycle, only one egg is usually produced. Powerful hormones are used in both ovulation induction (OI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple follicles, tiny fluid-filled sacs in which multiple mature eggs can develop. Other medications may also be prescribed to the female or her […]