Category Archives: Embryo Transfer


Dr. Zhang’s Pick of the Month: What do I do after a failed embryo transfer?

Pick of the MonthAll the doctors at New Hope Fertility Center and patients hope that everyone would have a good result from their treatments, and we are all looking forward to be able to help many couples and women achieve their dream of being a parent.

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The Difference Between an Oocyte and an Embryo – What Happens During Conception?

DoctorKnowing what happens during conception can help you to understand the fertility process, especially if you’re about to undergo an IVF Cycle.

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Who is Embryo Banking Really For?

Embryo banking is a large part of fertility treatment and fertility preservation.  Embryo banking is a useful fertility tool for a number of individuals on their quest to grow their families.  Understanding how and when embryo banking is used can help to make fully informed reproductive decisions.doctor

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The Evolving World of Fertility – The Increasing Embryo Transfer Rates

In vitro fertilization, commonly referred to as IVF, treatment concludes with the transfer of embryos directly into a woman’s uterus.  From there it is a waiting game to see if the transferred embryos implant, resulting in pregnancy.  In traditional IVF treatment, multiple embryos are transferred with the belief that increasing the number of embryos also increases the chance of pregnancy.  However, research shows this is not the case.  Transferring multiple embryos does not increase pregnancy rates.  What does increase is the likelihood of conceiving multiples which can result in significant health risks to both mother and child.2015-8

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