Fertility Cares Blog

Does Endometriosis Always Cause Infertility?

Endometriosis is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects many women, particularly those experiencing infertility and chronic pelvic pain. This condition occurs when tissue similar to the endometrium—the lining…

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What Makes a Good Endometrium?

The endometrium is the lining of the uterus that the body prepares monthly in anticipation of a pregnancy. Embryo implantation occurs when the endometrial receptivity is precisely well orchestrated. When…

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Can Ovarian Cysts Cause Infertility?

Ovarian cysts are more common than you might think. In fact, it’s estimated that 10% of those with ovaries have them. They are fluid-filled sacs that develop in the ovaries…

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The Importance of the Endometrium for Pregnancy

The endometrium plays a key role during the menstrual cycle as well as during pregnancy. Much of our efforts in assisted reproductive technologies, namely IVF and IUI, is focused on…

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How Your Period Affects Your Chances of Pregnancy

Understanding how your period affects your chances of pregnancy is an important of understanding your fertility. Menstruation, or the period, is the result of an endless dialogue between the command…

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Endometriosis and Infertility

Endometriosis is a common condition in women often associated with pain and infertility. It occurs when tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) grows on the outside…

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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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Maximizing Chances of Pregnancy 

Much emphasis in the field of reproductive technologies and IVF is placed on arriving at delivery of a healthy infant. Our goal is to promote generation of the healthiest, euploid…

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Revisiting Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET)

The transfer of a solitary embryo gains more support in North America. The idea is not new and was the focus of early IVF. Most often it has been applied…

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