What Is the Egg Freezing Process Step by Step?

Egg vitrification (freezing) is a simple medical procedure. The process usually lasts between 10 and 15 daysfrom the start of ovarian hormonal stimulation to egg retrieval and vitrification. Initial tests and medical evaluation Any patient interested in preserving her fertility through egg vitrification (cryopreservation) is first offered an initial consultation with a specialist in reproductive … [Read more…]

Is ubiquinol for fertility on your radar? Must-knows, dosage, timings & more

Getting granular about your nutrition baseline while trying to conceive? Antioxidants are much-talked about in this context, and are probably high on your list if you’ve landed on this page! One antioxidant in particular that’s gaining attention right now is ubiquinol for fertility. Ubiquinol is the active antioxidant form of CoQ10. And with decades of … [Read more…]

HSA industry’s lobbying push, MAHA’s rough stretch: D.C. Diagnosis

You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You got your MAGA, then you got your MAHA. Read on to learn about GAHA. And send news tips to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.07 on … [Read more…]

IVI RMA NA Names New RMA NJ Clinic Partners

Program Ensures Value Created at Clinic Level is Shared with Leading Doctors New Fertility Clinic Partners Announced by IVI RMA North America NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Three industry leaders, Costco, Sesame, and IVI RMA North America, today announced a strategic partnership to transform how fertility care is accessed in the U.S. and address the biggest barriers to … [Read more…]

IVF with own eggs: when is it viable?

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) with own eggs is one of the most commonly used treatments in assisted reproduction when a couple or a woman wishes to achieve pregnancy using her own gametes, without resorting to egg donation. IVF is the technique that offers the highest chances of success when pregnancy is not achieved naturally. Here … [Read more…]

Yoga before embryo transfer​ – A senior instructor’s dos & don’ts

Prepping for an IVF embryo transfer? First off, you’ve got this. Secondly, yep – you’ve got questions too. Some of us on team TRB get it, from very personal experience. Knowing how much to move your body and when can start to feel more crucial, and also more confusing than usual. This is where fertility-specific, … [Read more…]

STAT+: The intersection of ‘Apprentice’ and the No Surprises Act

This is the online version of STAT’s weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc. Sign up here. Spring break is here, and our family is road tripping to South Carolina to escape this pretty rough Midwest winter. Send along your favorite snacks, games, playlists, and (of course) health care tips: bob.herman@statnews.com. The Texas couple living large off … [Read more…]

Why RMA is the Best Fertility Clinic in Los Angeles

Leadership in Fertility Research and Technology RMA Los Angeles is part of a network that is the world’s #1 investor in fertility research. This dedication to science ensures you receive quality care informed by the latest breakthroughs in reproductive medicine. Our extensive research leads to significant advancements, allowing our fertility specialists to offer the most … [Read more…]

Do men have “fertile days”? How male fertility really works

Men do not have “fertile days” as occurs in the female reproductive cycle. Unlike women, male fertility does not depend on a cycle, but on the continuous production of sperm. Male fertility is based on the continuous production of sperm, a process known as spermatogenesis. From its initial formation to full maturation, a sperm cell … [Read more…]

Am I THAT AI Mom? Peek My ChatGPT Parenting History (For Real)

1. “Ideal overnight house temperature for kids (March)” One of the universal parenting anxieties: are my children too hot or too cold while they sleep? In March, that question becomes particularly confusing because the weather can really flip around. I asked ChatGPT for a simple answer based on whole-family sleep guidance, and it confirmed what … [Read more…]