Patients are often confused to how many embryos to transfer in an IVF cycle . Obviously, everyone knows that the more the embryos you transfer , the better your chances of getting pregnant in that cycle itself , but like everything else in life, there is a pric...

Causes for IVF Failure   In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has a global success rate of less than 50%. This implies that nearly half of all IVF patients do not become pregnant, and sadly, your doctor may not always be able to tell you why IVF failed.   IVF is a costly...

If not pregnant after IVF when does period start? The time when menstruation appears depends mainly on the treatment used. The period normally begins on the usual and expected day in individuals who have had an embryo transfer in a natural cycle. We will begin admi...

    Many IVF clinics bulldoze their patients into transferring embryos on day 3 . They tell them that the uterus is the best place for a day 3 embryo rather than the incubator, and thats why its best to transfer them back as soon as possible.   They also scare...

Overview:During the second trimester of an embryo transfer, the body cannot provide any clues about pregnancy. Symptoms during this period are caused by high levels of sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, which affect physiological functions. A positive bloo...

First IVF failed - when to try again? If you're dealing with infertility, you're probably aware that there's a wealth of information about therapies available. With so much information, the procedure can appear to be perplexing and daunting. That's why it's crucial t...

    As an IVF doctor , I tend to think of myself more as a coach and a guide , rather than just as a technically skilled professional.   Yes, I am a medical expert , and have more medical knowledge than my patient does , which is why it's very tempting to make...

Why does IVF fail the first time?'Why does IVF fail?' you might question. Friends, family, and the internet have all told us about the effectiveness of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedures. However, we don't often hear about unsuccessful IVF, owing to the fact that...

One of the most frustrating areas in IVF today is that of failed implantation both for doctors as well as patients.As IVF doctors , we want all our patients to get pregnant in the first cycle itself, because when they get pregnant , they refer many more patients to us...

A failed reproductive treatment cycle, whether it's your first or third, is disappointing. When you're trying to get pregnant, any cycle that doesn't result in a pregnancy might be discouraging. However, if you've committed emotional energy, time, and money, your expec...