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Blog2025.06.25Genetic Diagnosis Laboratory: Unlocking the Code of Life, Offering a Hope for Health!
Step into the Genetic Diagnosis Laboratory of Lee Women's Hospital— the vital hub for detecting chromosomal abnormalities in embryos.
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Blog2025.05.305 Essential Diet Tips After Egg Retrieval: What to Eat for a Quick Recovery!
After egg retrieval, discomfort may occur for 1-2 weeks due to medication stimulation, including symptoms such as bloating, noticeable abdominal swelling, and reduced urination. The ovaries need adequate rest after egg retrieval to minimize excessive stimulation. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid consuming foods that promote blood circulation, such as Chinese herbal medicine, sesame oil, alcohol, and spicy foods. Additionally, it is important to avoid eating barley and other cold-natured foods.
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Blog2025.04.23Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Infertility: Treatment Options Can Make Pregnancy Possible
PCOS symptoms like missed periods, hormonal acne, and weight gain often go unnoticed—but they can impact fertility. Learn how early treatment can boost your IVF success.
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Blog2025.03.21Can the causes of a blighted ovum be identified? How should you respond if symptoms of a blighted ovum occur?
Common causes of a blighted ovum include chromosomal abnormalities or genetic mutations in the embryo. It may also result from underlying issues with the sperm or egg, or errors during fertilization—even if both gametes appear normal. Additionally, maternal health conditions or structural abnormalities of the uterus can increase the risk of a blighted ovum.
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Blog2025.02.21Embryo Size Guide: From Gestational Sac (5 weeks) to Fetus Development
Embryo development goes through several stages: the union of sperm and egg, the formation of a zygote, development into an embryo, and growth into a fetus. After three weeks of development, the fertilized egg implants in the uterus during the fourth week and becomes an embryo. As the pregnancy progresses, expectant mothers are naturally eager to know how their baby is growing in the womb and what size is considered normal. During the embryonic stage, from the fourth to the eighth week, the embryo undergoes different changes each week. You can refer to the 'Embryo Growth Chart' below to understand the average size and development of the embryo.
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Blog2025.01.21Can Adjusting Ovulation Shot Dosage Improve Egg Maturity? What To Do If Only One Egg Matures After Ovulation Shots?
Under normal circumstances, women release only one mature egg per menstrual cycle. Ovulation shots can stimulate the maturation of multiple follicles, increasing the number of mature eggs released and thereby improving the chances of conception. However, a higher dosage of ovulation shots is not always better. For women with fewer eggs, even high doses may not yield significant results. Conversely, for women with more eggs, excessive dosages can lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), causing side effects such as abdominal bloating, pain, nausea, and vomiting.
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Blog2024.12.12What Is the Role of Progesterone, and What Are the Effects of Low Progesterone
Progesterone plays a critical role in pregnancy, making it essential for women trying to conceive to understand how its deficiency can affect their chances of a successful pregnancy.
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Blog2024.11.04What Causes Uterine Fibroids and What Are the Warning Signs? A Doctor’s Guide to Surgery and Dietary Precautions
Uterine fibroids are smooth muscle tumors that grow within the uterus and are the most common type of gynecological tumor, affecting over 30% of women.
It is highly unlikely for uterine fibroids to expel themselves. While fibroids may shrink due to reduced hormone levels after menopause, spontaneous expulsion does not occur. -
Blog2024.09.30Three Key Considerations for Hysteroscopy: Cost, Procedure, and Aftereffects
Hysteroscopy (HSC) is a minimally invasive procedure using a small endoscope to inspect the uterus. It is often recommended for women struggling with infertility. Many women may fear discomfort, but the pain is usually mild.
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Blog2024.08.31Gynecological Transvaginal Sonography for Accurate Uterine Examination: A Key Procedure in Infertility Test
What is Transvaginal Sonography?
A transvaginal sonography uses sound wave reflections to create images of internal organs using a probe. Similar to abdominal ultrasound, the probe is placed inside the vagina, making it particularly useful for examining the ovaries and uterus. -
Blog2024.07.314 Key Symptoms of Ovulation Bleeding: Analyzing Non-Menstrual Bleeding and Its Connection to Pregnancy
The four phases of a woman's menstrual cycle are the follicular phase, ovulation phase, luteal phase, and menstrual phase. The ovulation phase, or the time when the ovary releases an egg, is a critical point. If the egg is fertilized after ovulation, it moves to the uterus to implant and become an embryo. If the egg is not fertilized, the uterine lining will begin to shed, resulting in menstruation. During the ovulation phase, women may experience symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge, ovulation pain, or breast tenderness. Ovulation bleeding may occur, characterized by a small amount of brown discharge or spotting, typically lasting only 2-3 days.
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Blog2024.06.28Early Pregnancy Bleeding: 3 Tips to Tell Pregnancy Bleeding from Menstrual Blood During the Early Stages
Many people cannot tell the difference between "menstrual blood" and "early pregnancy bleeding." Whether you suspect you might be pregnant or have already confirmed your pregnancy, this article will help you understand the causes of bleeding and the precautions to take!
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Blog2024.04.11Introduction to the Causes and Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts, Understanding the Chances of Pregnancy with Ovarian Cysts and Treatment Methods
What is an ovarian cyst? When there is an excessive amount of fluid within the ovaries.
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Blog2023.11.15Ovulation Drug: Types, side effects, and guide to inject
Ovulation drugs play a crucial role in assisted reproduction and are a key component in treating infertility.
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Blog2023.11.10Ovulation: Online calculator, symptoms, ovulation bleeding
What is ovulation? Ovulation is the period when the ovary ovulates. If the ovum is fertilized, it will move to the uterus to implant and become an embryo. If the ovum isn’t fertilized, the endometrium will peel off and become period blood.
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Blog2023.11.08Ectopic pregnancy: How to recognize the symptoms? What to expect?
How soon would you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy? What are the symptoms?
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Blog2023.10.26Hydrosalpinx: Diagnosis and Treatment of Blocked Fallopian Tubes
Hydrosalpinx is a condition in which the fallopian tube becomes swollen and blocked by fluids.
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Blog2023.10.25IVF implantation failure symptoms and What's next?
Before the IVF process, it is imperative that comprehend the causes of IVF failure, its symptoms, and the key factors influencing the outcome of IVF.
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Blog2023.10.17What is an HSG test? A tests for Blocked Fallopian Tubes
Hysterosalpingogram (abbreviated as HSG) is a method of using X-rays to display the condition of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
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Blog2023.09.27Precautions of IVF injection and side effects
IVF injections can cause side effects like abdominal bloating, pelvic pain, nausea, headache, redness, swelling, and pain at the injection site. In rare cases, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) may occur due to excessive hormone stimulation.
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Blog2023.09.22Mosaic Embryo: The High/Low Level Mosaic Embryo Evaluation
Mosaic embryos, containing a mix of normal and abnormal cells, are identified through chromosome analysis during PGT-A.
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Blog2023.09.20Chances and Risks of IVF Twins: Can you have twins with ivf?
There is a 1/250 chance of successfully conceiving twins through IVF, with higher risks such as illnesses and delivery issues.
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Blog2023.09.01Embryo Incubator: Humidity and Pregnancy Rate
humid culture incubator versus the dry culture incubator
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Blog2023.08.25Blocked Fallopian Tubes: Symptoms, HSG, and Getting Pregnant
Getting Pregnant with Blocked Fallopian Tubes
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Blog2023.08.18Does implantation diarrhea indicate pregnancy? What happens with diarrhea after embryo transfer?
Many IVF patients often inquire about diarrhea after embryo transfer and wonder what it signifies. Diarrhea can occur during the implantation process and is a topic of concern for many patients.In this article, we are attempting to shed light on the prevalence of diarrhea in women following embryo transfer, the relationship between diarrhea, implantation, and pregnancy, and related concerns.
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Blog2023.08.18PCOS: How to get pregnant?
Can women who have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) get pregnant? This question often lingers in the minds of those affected by this condition. It is true that PCOS can make conceiving more challenging to get pregnant. However, with advancements in technology, there are still opportunities to achieve pregnancy through medications and assisted reproductive techniques such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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Blog2023.08.18Carrier Screening Test for preconception couples to reduce reproductive genetic risk in IVF
screening of asymptomatic individuals without a family history of the disease to identify potential carriers of certain genetic variations
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Blog2023.08.17IVF embryo implantation symptoms like tingling, needles, and abdominal pain—are these normal?
Is it normal to frequently experience mild abdominal cramps or twinges after embryo implantation in IVF without any bleeding?
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Blog2023.08.15Basal Body Temperature and Ovulation for Family Planning
By measuring basal body temperature, you can determine whether you are ovulating.
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Blog2023.08.11Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic disorders (PGT-M): A brief introduction and case sharing
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic disorders (PGT-M), formerly known as PGD, is a genetic diagnostic test performed on embryos generated during IVF.
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Blog2023.08.09Wilson's Disease Case Sharing: Carrier Screening and PGT-M
Carrier Screening and PGT-M prevents the transmission of genetic disorders to the next generation
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Blog2023.07.31Menstrual Cycle: How to calculate the menstrual cycle?
Understanding the stages of the menstrual cycle and how to calculate it is essential for tracking fertility, planning contraception, or identifying potential menstrual irregularities. By being aware of these stages, individuals can better understand their bodies and reproductive health.
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Blog2023.07.24How much does an IVF procedure cost?
IVF costs in the United States can vary significantly depending on various factors. On average, IVF treatment ranges from $12,000 to $20,000. This price typically includes consultations, fertility medications, ultrasound scans, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, and post-procedure monitoring. However, additional treatments such as genetic testing or egg/sperm freezing may incur extra charges.
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Blog2023.07.24IVF Success Rates by Age: Pregnancy Success Depends on Embryo Quantity
What age is IVF most successful? The journey of IVF can bring hope to couples struggling with infertility. Many may wonder if the success rate of IVF surpasses those of natural conception, and if the chances of success are high during the first attempt. IVF success rates are generally higher than natural conception, especially for females under age 35.
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Blog2023.07.21The success rate of IVF
Discover how to increase IVF success rate at Lee Women's Hospital with expert techniques, state-of-the-art labs, and advanced technologies. Learn about symptoms and factors influencing success in IVF treatments.
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Blog2023.07.19AI Embryo Selection vs PGT-A: How to select the best embryo for transfer?
During the IVF treatment, in order to improve the success rate of implantation, the doctors will recommend embryo screening before implantation to avoid implantation failure. Common ones include PGS preimplantation chromosome detection (PGT-A), PGD preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGT-M), etc. Embryo screening methods also include AI embryo selection to assist in selecting embryos with good chromosomal status. Differences in AI embryo selection and PGS will be discussed below.
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Blog2023.07.13Understanding the symptoms of embryo implantation during IVF. Does bleeding during embryo implantation indicate failure?
Many patients undergoing IVF anxiously await the day of embryo implantation, hoping for a successful outcome. However, they often have a limited understanding of implantation symptoms, which can result in various concerns and anxieties regarding the success or failure of the procedure.
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Blog2023.07.10What is Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A)?
PGT-A formerly known as PGS is a chromosomal aneuploidy screening performed before embryo implantation in IVF treatment.
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Blog2023.07.06Embryo Grading & AI Embryo Selection: Embryo Grading Scale
Why do embryos need to be graded? Embryo grading serves as one of the indicators for predicting the success rate of implantation and pregnancy.
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Blog2023.07.06AMH fertility test: Understand your fertility potential through AMH testing for ovarian reserve
2 assessment methods for determining the ovarian reserve
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Blog2023.06.28How Does Egg Spindle Localization Technology Precisely Locate the Spindle?
Learn about the mechanism, features, and equipment requirements of Spindle View and how it accurately locates the spindle.
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Blog2023.06.26Spindle View: GPS Localization of Egg Spindles
Understanding the importance of spindles, explore the crucial role of Spindle View in IVF, and learn about successful cases of Spindle View
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Blog2022.11.188 Ways to keep your ovum healthy
The amount of ovum a female body can generate is limited. When all the ovum is released, females will starting going into menopause. Ovum aging is inevitable, and it will result in difficulties in pregnancy, increased miscarriage rate, and higher chance of chromosomal abnormalities.
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Blog2022.10.28What are the symptoms of POF? Will POF affect chances of getting pregnant?
Females will start going into menopause at around 50 years old. In some cases, as hormone concentrations decrease, ovarian function begins to decline, known as premature ovarian failure (POF).
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Blog2022.10.14What are the symptoms of ovulation bleeding?
Ovulation bleeding refers to slight bleeding during ovulation, which is around the second week of the menstruation period. It is caused by low progesterone levels leading to the discharge of endometrium. When the level of progesterone becomes stable, the bleeding will stop.
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Blog2022.09.14Endometrial Polyps: Polyp Removal and Get Pregnant with Polyps
Many people want to have children but are hampered by uterine polyps. Individuals are frequently unaware of their asymptomatic nature until they experience prolonged infertility or recurrent miscarriages.
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Blog2022.08.269 Ways to keep vaginitis away
Vaginitis is a common gynecological disease, it could happen at any age. Severe vaginitis could possibly lead to infertility.
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Blog2022.08.10What is AMH?
AMH is the abbreviation for Anti-mullerian Hormone. AMH is generated by growing follicles in the ovary, which can show the ovarian reserve. Ovary function is an important factor affecting the success rate of pregnancy and IVF, and the AMH level is the indicator for fertility.
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Blog2022.08.01What is PCOS? The symptoms and cures for PCOS
When females’ estrogen level is too high, or the AMH value is higher than 5, they might have PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome).
Patients with PCOS often suffer from irregular menstruation period, higher androgen level, abnormal ovary structure, etc.
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Blog2022.07.05Is it hard for women with retroverted uterus to get pregnant?
Retroversion is when the angle of the fundus of the uterus is leaning closer to the spine. Around 20% of women will have this situation.
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Blog2022.05.30Why do you need to freeze embryos?
Embryo freezing is to freeze embryos in liquid nitrogen at -196°C and unfreeze for implantation when the patient is ready.
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Blog2022.05.185 Supplements to Improve Egg Quality for Fertility
Following 5 supplements are recommended to improve egg quality for fertility and increase the chances of natural pregnancy.
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Blog2020.07.14What is the difference between artificial insemination and IVF? How to choose between them?
Lee Women's Hospital
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Blog2019.08.23《 Netizens Questions 》About artificial reproduction.
Answer some of your doubts about artificial reproduction.
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Blog2019.08.23《 Netizens Questions 》Questions During Pregnancy
Answering Questions During Pregnancy
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Blog2019.08.23Crinone gel discharge, progesterone gel discharge, or watery discharge after IVF
FAQ about vagina discharge after IVF embryo transfer
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Blog2019.07.11Incompatible sperm and egg! IVF treatment makes your dream come true
Lee Women's Hospital
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Blog2019.07.11Lee Women’s Hospital have its own sperm bank and fertility bank?
Lee Women's Hospital
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Blog2019.05.27What should I do if I miss an injection or medications during my IVF treatment?
Injections or drug dosage and timing have an impact on your IVF outcome
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Blog2019.05.27A woman wants to have children after ligation, can she receive IVF treatment?
Ask Dr. Maw-Sheng Lee
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Blog2019.05.27My husband's sperm morphology is bad! How is the success rate for artificial conception?
Ask Dr. Maw-Sheng Lee
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Blog2018.09.29《 Netizens Questions 》I really want to get pregnant! But I have a history of gynecological problems.
What to do if I have a history of chocolate cysts, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis?
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Blog2018.09.26I want to do an IVF treatment, what time is proper for checkup? Before menstruation? Or after menstruation?
Ask Dr. Maw-Sheng Lee
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Blog2018.09.26What will affect pregnancy? Do you really get pregnant?
Dr. Maw-Sheng Lee & Dr. Zhong- Yi Chen
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Blog2018.09.26Is it necessary to seek medical treatment if a couple having sexual behaviors for many times but without pregnancy?
Ask Dr. Maw-Sheng Lee
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Blog2016.11.09《 The knowledge for getting pregnant 》Eight tips for improving egg quality
Lee Women's Hospital
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Blog2016.08.10Incompatible Between Sperm and Egg Cause Infertility Treated by IVF
Infertility caused by "incompatibility between sperm and egg" is known as immunologic infertility
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Blog2013.01.29Important concepts for the in vitro fertilization treatment (IVF)
Lee Women's Hospital
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Blog2013.01.29Baby Health Care Knowhow
Team leader of Baby Room of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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