Fertility experts strongly rely on an IVF follicle growth chart to evaluate their maturity and consistent size increase and make sure that ovarian stimulation is successful. They measure dominant follicle size during ultrasound checks and compare them to the reference values. In this article, we will explain what size the follicles should be on each
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FET protocol (aka Cryoprotocol) is the transfer of embryos that were frozen in the previous cycle to the uterus. FET protocol, or IVF cryopreservation, is a vital procedure in assisted reproductive technology that involves freezing embryos from a previous cycle for future use. It can be performed in natural and hormone-prepared cycles, depending on the
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Talking about the cervix we have to understand anatomy and math. The normal cervical length for most women is about 4-5 centimeters. A short cervix is anything less than that. Doctors measure it by ultrasound and define a сervical canal as short if its length is less than 4 cm before the 36th pregnancy week.
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Embryo grading is a visual assessment technique carried out by an embryologist which helps choose the best embryos for further transfer within an IVF program. During IVF embryologists evaluate and classify embryos every day based on specific criteria and create an embryo grading chart. It takes 6 days (0-6) and is usually done twice –
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Congenital or acquired underdevelopment of the uterus, i.e., hypoplastic uterus, is a rare pathology in less than 5% of women. The uterus is a hollow organ where conception and fetus development occur. Its various diseases can cause infertility or miscarriage. But due to poor ecology, early onset of sexual activity, and alcohol abuse in adolescence,
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AMH is an abbreviation that stands for Anti-Mullerian Hormone. It is an accurate marker of the women’s ovarian reserve. This hormone is produced by the ovarian follicles and shows the reproductive potential of a woman. In addition to the AMH indicator, the specialist pays special attention to other factors. Those are the patient’s age and
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Vitrification is the most efficient and modern method of freezing eggs, embryos, and ovarian tissue for future use. Now IVF vitrification is a widespread fertility practice that helps women postpone pregnancy and have a baby at a mature age. With age, the possibility of natural conception decreases, and the risks of miscarriage and chromosomal abnormalities
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Nicole Kidman is a Hollywood actress, a real kino diva, and one of the most beautiful women of our time. In addition to her outstanding acting skills, devotion to her profession, sincerity, and brilliant appearance, she is an example of an ideal mother and wife. However, all families and couples have some skeletons in the
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Assisted embryo hatching is a procedure based on the idea that artificially tearing the embryo`s shell, a zona pellucida, can increase the chances of implantation. In this post, we will explain the main advantages of assisted hatching, as well as possible risks. The IVF protocol (in vitro fertilization) is a complex multistage process. Its success
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