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How many embryos to transfer
Recent evidence has shown that putting a frozen embryo back after a fresh embryo transfer has results at least as good as transferring two fresh embryos. Advances in freezing and thawing are responsible for this. Single pregnancies are more desirable as there are higher risks of miscarriage, premature delivery and fetal anomaly with multiple pregnancies. […] Read more
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IVF Pregnancies – How many embryos to transfer?
In IVF we can replace either one or two embryos. A recent study in February 2016 in Atlanta Georgia, confirms that sequential single embryo transfer, that is putting one embryo back followed by another frozen embryo in a later cycle, gives results at least as good as putting back two fresh embryos. The advantage in […] Read more
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IVF and the Embryo Scope
Time-lapse photography or morphokinetics is a technique by which a camera records development of the embryo by taking photographs every 10 to 20 minutes while the embryo is developing in the incubator. This creates a short movie that can be assessed with computer software. Timing Of cleavages and other morphology changes such as fragmentation and […] Read more
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Weight Loss Surgery and Fertility
Pregnancy complications are reduced and fertility has improved by weight loss surgery. A recent scientific impact paper published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists confirms what we have long known about obesity. Obese patients, (those with a BMI of more than 30) which now involves over 25% of the population have high risks […] Read more
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Fertility for same sex couples
For many gay and lesbian couples, starting a family can be both daunting and joyful. Along with the wonder and richness of raising a family, there may be substantial legal and medical hurdles to face. Legislative changes in Australia which have increasingly recognized the legal standing of same sex couples, including broader access to ART, […] Read more