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Which is better – ICSI or IMSI?

Martin Wilding — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:12 +0000

Since the birth of the first child with assisted reproduction technology, the analysis of morphology (i.e. visual characteristics of sperm, eggs and embryos) has been used to determine the best embryos to select for the transfer procedure. The technique of intracytoplasmic morphology-selected sperm injection (IMSI) continues this philosophy. Traditionally, it was embryo morphology that interested the [...]

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IVF, the birth of in vitro fertilisation

Martin Wilding — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:25:48 +0000

The IVF Revolution In 1978, a baby, and a new field of medicine was born!! The first baby conceived with IVF or in vitro fertilization (outside of the body or ‘in glass’) was born. IVF is very simple in that sperm and eggs are simply mixed and maintained in culture (in a specialized laboratory). [...]

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Clinical infertility specialist

Martin Wilding — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:28:35 +0000

After a year of trying to conceive, couples should visit a clinical infertility specialist to start to examine the causes of infertility. A year of unprotected intercourse is usually determined as the best startpoint since each embryo formed appears to have an approximately 10% chance of implantation and therefore pregnancy. Therefore, after 12 attempts [...]

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Getting Pregnant Can Be Difficult – Tips to Improve Your Odds

guest — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:25:55 +0000

One of the many ironies of life is that many women who want to have a baby of their own must overcome infertility problems, while women who are unprepared for pregnancy end up with a bun in their oven. If you are a couple experiencing difficulties conceiving, then there are a few steps you can [...]

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Artificial womb – Sexism in the test tube?

Martin Wilding — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:27:25 +0000

For years men have been under attack - first there was sperm donation and cryopreservation, then the ‘artificial testicle’. Now, it seems – men are starting to rebel!! At last, scientists (males) have developed the ‘artificial womb’. This elegant structure is in reality what makes women so special (or one [...]

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Physiological ICSI and IMSI (pICSI and pIMSI)

Martin Wilding — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:27:39 +0000

The technique of pICSI (physiological ICSI) has been developed to try to return to nature during ICSI (as much as possible of course!). The idea of the technique is to select the best sperm for your ICSI procedure, with as little bias from the embryologist. Image courtesy of Biocoat The technique relies on a [...]

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Normal male and female fertility.

Martin Wilding — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:25:49 +0000

What is normal fertility? Normal fertility is defined as the achievement of pregnancy within 12 months of trying to conceive. Basically, this means 12-13 attempts since the menstrual cycle is about 28 days in duration. When a pregnancy doesn’t occur during this period, couples should consider seeking medical advice and fertility tests. So, [...]

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Increase your chances after an IVF cycle

Martin Wilding — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:27:17 +0000

Tips and tricks to unlock that door… Have you recently completed an IVF cycle, ICSI or IUI? Waiting for the pregnancy test? Bear in mind that, although you do not need to do anything else till the pregnancy test, an embryo is growing in your uterus and will try to implant and [...]

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What is chromosomal mosaicism in IVF?

Martin Wilding — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:27:15 +0000

What is ‘chromosomal mosaicism’ and why is it important for IVF? ‘Chromosomal mosaicism’ refers to the presence of more than one cell line within the body. You are a mosaic with respect to your chromosomes if you have had a karyotype in which two or more cell lines have been [...]

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6 Ways to Ease the Stress of Infertility

rivera — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:27:25 +0000

Infertility can become a great cause of stress and anxiety especially among women. It can impact both individually and as a couple. Going through the paces can be tough and you need to have great coping skills to overcome the challenge. Infertility is a great challenge but with guidance the couple can improve their relationship [...]

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