The eggs a woman is born with are kept in an immature state, meaning a sperm cannot fertilize them, until ovulation. Most medications used in IVF are intended to enable the patient to develop multiple eggs that are mature. It is now possible to take eggs from a woman’s ovaries and mature them in the …
Q&A with Embryologist Kevin Nguyen A clinical embryologist plays a crucial role in ensuring that your patients’ experience the most successful results possible when undergoing IVF. During an IVF cycle, the embryologist analyzes a patient’s fertility; retrieves, tests and cryopreserves the eggs and sperm; places the sperm and oocyte together, and keeps a close eye …
The Death of Clomid In 2018 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released their endorsement of Letrozole (femara) as first-line treatment for women with PCOS and infertility. Both the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and ACOG agree that letrozole is the best agent for ovulation induction for PCOS and infertility. Additional benefits …