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chromosome testing
Chromosome Testing
PGS, preimplantation genetic screening, can be used to be sure only embryos with normal chromosomes are transferred back into the uterus. It can also be used for family balancing. Many…
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Infertility Testing
Testing for Infertility
Testing for infertility depends on your reproductive history, including menstrual cycle intervals, age, weight, and other factors. Testing may be different for women with regular menstrual cycles occurring every 25-35…
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Candidate Embryos
Equal amounts of research and consternation center on the proper cultivation, collection and treatment of oocytes during the IVF cycle. Only mature oocytes are a candidate for fertilization.  Moreover, only…
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Fresh Versus Frozen Eggs
Fresh versus frozen eggs? Egg freezing by oocyte vitrification is a major innovation for potentially preserving a woman’s future fertility especially in young women needing ovarian-toxic treatments and for those…
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egg freezing benefits
Benefits of Freezing Eggs
A recent article in New York magazine highlighted the benefits of freezing eggs before the age of 37. This article emphasized that freezing eggs between age of 30 and 34…
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early pregnancy bleeding
Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy is a common but frightening experience.  Approximately 25% of women will experience vaginal bleeding during the first trimester of pregnancy. This can result in an…
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maternal influence
Maternal Obesity
The obesity epidemic has lasting negative effects, the potential for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, leading to increase illness and decreased lifespan. However, maternal obesity touches not just the mother but…
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