If you don’t like to miss your workout even for a day, it natural to wonder if it is ok to exercise during IVF? Sometimes, the doctors ask you to forgo any physical activity for the duration of ovarian stimulation in your IVF. The treatment can feel both physically demanding and emotionally overwhelming, and giving […]
Going through IVF can be overwhelming but if you know the common pitfalls in advance, you can take steps to avoid them and feel more in control. Here are the biggest mistakes people make in IVF and the tips to avoid them. 1. Not addressing pre-existing health issues It is very important to address any […]
13 of every 100 couples in the US have fertility problems and over 2 percent of all children are born with the help of ART every year, according to the US CDC. IVF is expensive, and many patients travel overseas in pursuit of affordable IVF. The cost of IVF in Mexico is almost a third of that […]
In vitro fertilization (IVF) can be both an exciting and overwhelming journey for anyone. Understanding the IVF timeline and process can provide clarity and help you feel more in control. As more patients travel to foreign destinations such as Thailand, Spain or Mexico for IVF, they seek clarity of understanding the steps and days in […]
The average success rates of IVF globally are under 50 percent. This means that almost half the people who undergo IVF do not get pregnant. So, what is the reason for your IVF failure? Could you have done anything different? IVF is an expensive procedure with no guarantee of success. Once you get your head around the […]
Recurrent miscarriage is the loss of three or more consecutive pregnancies of 13 weeks or less, with the same partner. If you’ve had recurrent miscarriages, it is possibly due to a hormonal imbalance, underlying genetic issues, or some uterine problems. What is the most common reason for recurrent miscarriage? Finding the possible reason for your […]
Acupuncture is an adjunct therapy originating from ancient Chinese medicine practices, and it is lately being used to help women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Can acupuncture help IVF success rates? Research suggests that acupuncture at specific times in the cycle does help IVF results and patients, including myself, have benefitted (1). Here’s my […]
If you have trouble conceiving after previous successful pregnancies, you may be suffering from secondary infertility. It affects around 11% of all couples in the US alone, according to the CDC (1), and if this includes you, there are ways to overcome secondary infertility. The first step is always to determine the cause of the […]
Every year, in the US alone, around 500,000 men undergo vasectomy as a method of permanent sterilization (1), but then for some them, the circumstances change and they want a baby again. Reversal of vasectomy is possible but IVF after vasectomy is generally recommended as the better option for men planning parenthood again. What is […]
Changing your dietary habits can help improve your chances of success with IVF treatment and prepare your body for a successful pregnancy. So, what is the best diet for IVF? Let’s learn: An IVF diet that is balanced and nutritious, can have a significant impact on not only your general health, but also on your […]