In the realm of in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg collection is a crucial step towards achieving pregnancy. However, sometimes, despite careful planning and preparation, egg collection may not yield any eggs. This can be a disheartening and frustrating experience for......

For numerous IVF patients who had unsuccessful cycles at other clinics, I offer second opinions. Upon reviewing their medical records, I am frequently astounded by the sheer volume of supplemental tests and treatments they have received. Sperm DNA fragmentation tests,......

People frequently ask me if it's challenging to collaborate with my spouse in a work environment. For the past 35 years, I have worked at our IVF clinic alongside my wife, Dr. Anjali. Although she is undoubtedly in charge at home, we frequently disagree about patient......

The passivity and lack of critical thinking that I see in many of the patients pursuing IVF treatment worries me much. They don't seem to want to challenge their physicians, assess the information they are given, or navigate the confusing web of IVF resources. Even th......

When receiving IVF treatment, many patients are unclear about which facility to use—a clinic or a hospital. Since hospitals are equipped to handle complex medical care, the traditional approach has always been to seek hospitalisation for medical issues. However, a hos......

"Why did my cycle fail?" is the most frequent question patients have following an unsuccessful IVF cycle. It's a fair question, since they naturally want to improve their chances of success in the following cycle by figuring out why they failed. In order to identify a......

When an IVF cycle is beginning, patients are naturally nervous and anxious. To help them feel more at ease, I ask them specifically about their concerns. It is useless to merely worry in a generalised, disorganised, and diffuse way because nobody benefits from that.......

What are my chances of success? is a question that every patient asks an IVF doctor right away. They blindly assume that since the doctor is so knowledgeable and experienced, they will be able to provide them a trustworthy response. Yes, the question is extremely imp......

Patients frequently ask me why, in contrast to most other IVF clinics, we regularly give embryo photographs to each and every one of our patients. It's not like our patients don't trust us, or that we care about their opinions of the calibre of the medical care we giv......

Though this may sound counterintuitive and unfavorable, the truth is that preparing for failure is actually the best way to maximize and optimize your chances of success. Allow me to clarify. While every patient hopes that their first cycle will be their last, I beli......