How Does Gonal F Work?
Gonal F stands for follitropin alfa which is a natural hormone that is used to stimulate the follicle (egg) to develop and mature appropriately. Gonal F is primarily used when a woman wants to have a pregnancy, but is having…
Gonal F stands for follitropin alfa which is a natural hormone that is used to stimulate the follicle (egg) to develop and mature appropriately. Gonal F is primarily used when a woman wants to have a pregnancy, but is having…
When opposite sex couples decide to have a child through IVF each partner’s role is obvious. The female partner will supply the egg and carry the baby (when possible), the male partner will supply the sperm (also when possible). However,…
A strong relationship requires a strong emotional bond between two people. If you are planning on starting a family you need to be in a strong, emotionally healthy relationship. This is because pregnancy and childbirth, or trying to become pregnant,…
Can stem cells aid in helping a couple conceive a child? The short answer is yes, they can. We recently posted an article that told you about the first child born using only some skin cells from the parents. This…
What is the prevalence of twins in the overall population? In the overall population, the statistics of identical twins occurring are 1 in every 250 births. That equates to 0.45% of births if you like to use percentages. Anyone can…
It can be a very emotional and sensitive time after having suffered through a miscarriage, and all the hopes and preparations that went into considerations for life after the pregnancy. Who is at risk for miscarriage? As many as 25%…
What is Clomid? Clomid, (Clomiphene citrate) is a fertility drug that is used to stimulate and regulate ovulation. It is a drug that is taken orally, (by mouth) for women trying to become pregnant but who suffer from problems with…
Introduction: Menopur is an IVF drug that falls into the menotropin category which is a drug that is used to treat infertility issues in women. The menotropin drugs are a class of IVF drugs that are part of the follicle-stimulation…
Introduction: One type of IVF treatment that is also known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ISCI) is becoming increasingly popular among IVF treatment options. ISCI is an option that is used after other ivf medications have failed to produce the desired…
Introduction:Ovulation Induction (OI) is a treatment for women who do not ovulate frequently on their own to help them do so on a regular basis. Other women who also have problems with fertility who do ovulate regularly can take some…