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Why Some IVF Patients End Up Being Used as Guinea Pigs ?

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,......

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Why do I enjoy working with my wife in our IVF clinic ?

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......

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Why are IVF patients so passive ? Why do they allow IVF doctors to take them for a ride ?

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......

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Should you choose a clinic or a hospital for your IVF treatment ?

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......

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Why did my IVF cycle fail ? Why simple questions don’t always have simple answers !

"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......

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How can we help IVF patients feel less anxious and worried ?

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.......

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The IVF Success Rate Dilemma: Why the Right Questions Matter More ?

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......

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The key role embryo photos play in IVF treatment – what every patient needs to know ?

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......

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The key to successful IVF is to be ready for failure.

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......

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Empowering IVF Patients: A Guide to Informed Decision-Making After Setbacks

As an experienced IVF specialist with more than thirty years of experience, I frequently work with patients who, following an unsuccessful IVF cycle, are understandably anxious and overwhelmed. They debate a number of issues, such as whether to try a new cycle. Is it......

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