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Precautions 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.

Mosaic 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.

Chances 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.

Embryo Incubator: Humidity and Pregnancy Rate

humid culture incubator versus the dry culture incubator

Blocked Fallopian Tubes: Symptoms, HSG, and Getting Pregnant

Getting Pregnant with Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Does 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.

PCOS: 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).

Carrier 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

IVF 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?

Basal Body Temperature and Ovulation for Family Planning

By measuring basal body temperature, you can determine whether you are ovulating.

Preimplantation 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.

Wilson's Disease Case Sharing: Carrier Screening and PGT-M

Carrier Screening and PGT-M prevents the transmission of genetic disorders to the next generation

Menstrual 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.

How 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.

IVF 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.

The 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.

AI 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.

Understanding 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.

What 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.

Embryo 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.

AMH fertility test: Understand your fertility potential through AMH testing for ovarian reserve

2 assessment methods for determining the ovarian reserve

Is bleeding or discharge a sign of ovulation? Calculating ovulation and predicting ovulation to accurately determine the timing.

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.

How 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.

Spindle 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

What is an ovarian cyst?

8 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.

What 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).

What 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.

The examination and cure for tubal infertility

Infertility caused by oviduct

Endometrial 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.

9 Ways to keep vaginitis away

Vaginitis is a common gynecological disease, it could happen at any age. Severe vaginitis could possibly lead to infertility.

What 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.

What 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.
This is a very common gynecologic disease and obstacle for women wanting to get pregnant.

Is 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.

Why 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.

5 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.

What is the difference between artificial insemination and IVF? How to choose between them?

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《 Netizens Questions 》About artificial reproduction.

Answer some of your doubts about artificial reproduction.

《 Netizens Questions 》Questions During Pregnancy

Answering Questions During Pregnancy

Crinone gel discharge, progesterone gel discharge, or watery discharge after IVF

FAQ about vagina discharge after IVF embryo transfer

Incompatible sperm and egg! IVF treatment makes your dream come true

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Lee Women’s Hospital have its own sperm bank and fertility bank?

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What 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

A woman wants to have children after ligation, can she receive IVF treatment?

Ask Dr. Maw-Sheng Lee

My husband's sperm morphology is bad! How is the success rate for artificial conception?

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《 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?

I want to do an IVF treatment, what time is proper for checkup? Before menstruation? Or after menstruation?

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What will affect pregnancy? Do you really get pregnant?

Dr. Maw-Sheng Lee & Dr. Zhong- Yi Chen

Is it necessary to seek medical treatment if a couple having sexual behaviors for many times but without pregnancy?

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What exactly is azoospermia?

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TESA & MESA

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Is bilateral hydrosalpinx suitable for reconstruction?

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《 The knowledge for getting pregnant 》Eight tips for improving egg quality

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Incompatible Between Sperm and Egg Cause Infertility Treated by IVF

Infertility caused by "incompatibility between sperm and egg" is known as immunologic infertility

Important concepts for the in vitro fertilization treatment (IVF)

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In Vitro Fertilization Q&A

Team leader of Infertility Laboratory, Hong Ming-Zhou

Baby Health Care Knowhow

Team leader of Baby Room of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Infertility Evaluation & Transvaginal Sonography

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Concerns about Chlamydia Infection

Dr. Maw-Sheng Lee & Dr. Zhong- Yi Chen