In 1978, the concept of fertility was irrevocably changed by technology when the first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) was born. Since then, state-of-the-art technologies and refined laboratory procedures have assisted in the births of almost eight million babies worldwide. In recent years, the technology of IVF has become even more … [Read more...] about Recent Developments and the Future of Fertility Technology
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The ABCs of TTC: An Acronym Glossary
If you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) for a while and have recently begun your fertility treatment journey, you have probably come across a lot of new and unfamiliar acronyms. The language of infertility can seem intimidating for someone who is just starting out, but familiarizing yourself with these abbreviations can help you understand the process, enhance your … [Read more...] about The ABCs of TTC: An Acronym Glossary
Who Benefits From Genetic Testing?
Modern technology has revolutionized the way we create and grow families by making it possible for fertility-challenged individuals and couples to conceive. While most people are familiar with fairly common treatment options such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, there are also advanced … [Read more...] about Who Benefits From Genetic Testing?
What Does It Mean to Have Unexplained Infertility?
Infertility treatment can be frustrating, sometimes intensely so. Patients will wonder how long it will take to receive test results, why a treatment failed, why one test is needed over another, are they taking advantage of all available financial resources, and is a particular treatment plan really the best plan for them. These are all valid, perfectly understandable … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean to Have Unexplained Infertility?
What Else Can Fertility Clinics Do Outside of IVF?
Fertility Solutions is proud to offer patients a full spectrum of infertility care, ranging from diagnostic testing through many treatment options customized to each patient’s particular needs. Comprehensive fertility care doesn’t begin and end with in vitro fertilization (IVF) for everyone. In fact, there are many different treatments designed to help meet the … [Read more...] about What Else Can Fertility Clinics Do Outside of IVF?
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) During IVF: Do I Need It?
PGD (Preimplantation genetic diagnosis) allows for the screening of embryos prior to implantation. During PGD, a cell is removed from one of the embryos created during in vitro fertilization (IVF), and this cell is analyzed in order to determine if genetic or chromosomal anomalies are present and if they can be removed. By removing a genetic anomaly such as an … [Read more...] about Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) During IVF: Do I Need It?
Fertility Solutions Offers Three Affordable IVF with PGD Plans
Fertility Solutions is proud to offer three new Advanced Diagnostic IVF Plans. These packages are designed to meet the needs of patients who require Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) in coordination with their in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle. PGD is a screening method which identifies embryos that are free of genetic disorders and have the correct number of … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Offers Three Affordable IVF with PGD Plans
When Should I See a Fertility Specialist?
Couples who are having trouble conceiving may be unsure as to when they should seek care from a fertility specialist, often wondering if they’ve tried conceiving naturally for a long enough period of time or if an unknown fertility issue may be accountable. It’s important that couples stay calm. Added stress will not help fertility concerns and has been known to … [Read more...] about When Should I See a Fertility Specialist?
Fertility Solutions Newsletter: January 2014
Our newsletter, Conceivable Solutions, focuses on various fertility-related topics including medical advances, lifestyle choices and news about Fertility Solutions. We have taken excerpts from the January 2014 Fertility Solutions newsletter on pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and included them below: More than Gender Selection: PGD Can Decrease the … [Read more...] about Fertility Solutions Newsletter: January 2014
More than Gender Selection: PGD Can Decrease the Risk of Genetic Problems in Babies
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a cutting-edge reproductive technology that can be used in conjunction with IVF (in-vitro fertilization). In popular culture and movies, you may have heard of this procedure being used to determine embryo gender prior to pregnancy. Science fiction films have used PGD technology as a plot to create fictional storylines based on the … [Read more...] about More than Gender Selection: PGD Can Decrease the Risk of Genetic Problems in Babies