The Failed IVF Cycle HRC Fertility, like nearly every reputable fertility center, no longer performs ZIFT. IVF is the preferred method, making up 98% of assisted reproductive technology. It happens all too often: The fertility treatment has reached the point where your doctor recommends in vitro fertilization (IVF). The stimulation seems to go well and the egg retrieval...
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3 Ways to Test For Ovulation At Home
Did you know that there is more than one way you can test for ovulation at home? There are actually three ways that you can do this. 1. Menstrual Diary A quick and simple way to find out whether you ovulate (release an egg) is to keep track of when your period comes each month....
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4 Ways to Decrease Menstrual Flow
Many of our USC Fertility patients ask me if there are ways to decrease their menstrual flow. Here are some tips to help get you started: 1. Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is one of several medications classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). These drugs work by reducing your body’s production of inflammatory elements called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins have...
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IVF Success in Older Women
In the United States, there is a growing trend for delaying childbirth. This development has led to an increased number of older women experiencing infertility as they attempt conception. It is well-known that age affects a women’s ability to conceive. Women over the age of 40 have been shown to have worse outcomes with assisted...