…chromosomally abnormal losses. Most chromosome abnormalities in early pregnancy losses arise spontaneously either through non-disjunction or other genetic errors in gametes (egg or less likely sperm) or the early embryo….
…oocyte (usually form a younger woman) inseminated with sperm and the resulting embryo transferred to the recipient’s uterus. The first transfer of a fertilized egg from one human to another…
…egg donation, sperm donation or both. There were photos of children who were born to surrogates and of kids whose arrivals totally surprised their parents. I remember, in particular, one…
…and genetic make-up of the sperm as well as the integrity of the recipient’s uterine environment and surrounding hormones. Transferring a donor oocyte embryo to an unhealthy uterus will not…
…cells) have a variety of effects on reproductive function from affecting ovulation and possibly compromising sperm health. This adipocity matters in the interactions at the maternal-fetal interface. Two major hormones…
…to sperm. Resulting embryos then can be transferred to the uterus in an attempt to achieve a successful pregnancy. The development of a new cryopreservation technology called vitrification used routinely…
Defining that short window that the ovulated egg is available to receive the sperm (12-24 hours) is imperative. However, the physical discomfort (Mittleschermz) that is associated with ovulation is experienced…
…to occur and does not verify that it has past. This fact is extremely important in conception. The highest chance of pregnancy occurs when the sperm is deposited the in…
Evaluation of the Uterine Cavity: HSG, SHG, hysteroscopy: Similar acronyms, different focus There are three essential components to reproduction: the egg, the sperm and a place where they can meet….
