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Teratozoospermia Types - Mild, Moderate & Severe
Teratozoospermia or teratospermia can be classified into 3 types based on the number of amorphous spermatozoa present in the sperm sample: mild, moderate, or severe. Read more
How Much Does Intrauterine Insemination Cost?
Artificial insemination (AI) does not require anesthesia or specific material for its performance, so its price is quite inexpensive compared to other assisted reproduction treatments. However, the cost of AI increases if it is performed with donor sperm instead of conjugal sperm. Read more
What Is Unexplained Infertility? - Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Unexplained or unknown infertility is a type of infertility given to women or couples who have gone through all available tests for infertility but the cause behind infertility cannot be found. Read more
What is reciprocal IVF? - IVF with donor egg from female partner
Reciprocal IVF, or ROPA (reception of the partner's eggs) is an IVF technique in which the two women of a lesbian homosexual couple can actively participate in the process of trying for their baby. For this purpose, one of the women will provide the eggs, while the other woman will be in charge of gestation. Read more
What are the risks or consequences of artificial insemination?
Artificial insemination (AI), either with sperm from the partner or from a donor, is a simple technique. Therefore, there are few risks associated with AI. However, there may be complications arising from ovarian stimulation, the insemination technique itself or certain risks associated with pregnancy. Read more
What Does It Mean to Have a Threatened Miscarriage?
A threatened miscarriage is a situation that indicate the pregnant woman is at risk of miscarrying. It typically appears before 20 gestational weeks and the most common symptom is vaginal bleeding. Read more
Day 5 vs. Day 3 Embryo Transfer - What Are the Pros & Cons?
Which is better, a day 3 or a day 5 embryo transfer? While blastocyst (day 5) embryo transfers have been suggested to improve the pregnancy success rates of IVF, actually both options have a series of pros and cons. Learn how to make a well-informed decision with this guide. Read more
What is fertility preservation? - cryopreservation of eggs and sperm
Fertility preservation involves freezing eggs, sperm or reproductive tissue for later use. Ovarian suppression with medicines like Lupron is another option. Read more
What Happens in the Ninth Month of Pregnancy?
In the ninth month of pregnancy, the pregnant woman should pay special attention to any symptom she may notice, as she might go into labor at any time. Read more
How Is Abnormal Sperm Morphology or Teratozoospermia Measured?
Teratozoospermia can be diagnosed through a basic semen analysis or sperm test, along with a staining method that allows sperms to be visible under the microscope. Read more
What Are a Woman's Chances of Conceiving with PCOS?
Women with PCOS have a decreased chance of achieving pregnancy due to absent ovulation. To solve this problem, changing lifestyle habits and administering ovulation induction drugs can be very effective. Read more
What Are Müllerian Duct Anomalies? - Classification with Pictures
Uterine malformations in women can be congenital or acquired. Septate and arcuate uterus are the most common types. There are several reasons why women may develop malformations in their uterus, such as genetic problems, exposure to radiation, taking certain drugs, etc. Read more
