Fertility Report
Fertility Report
Reference-style explainers for fertility terms, treatments, research topics, and common questions.
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Why ovulation is not always on day 14
Follicle growth and the LH surge determine ovulation timing. Learn why cycles vary and what calendar estimates and ovulation tests can tell you.
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Conventional embryo culture versus co-culture in IVF
Co-culture adds living cells to the embryo environment. Possible developmental benefits must be distinguished from uncertain pregnancy and live-birth effects.
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Why prescribe metformin for PCOS without diabetes?
Metformin can address metabolic issues in PCOS and reduce OHSS risk in selected IVF protocols. It is not a universal egg-quality or pregnancy treatment.
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Do steroids improve IVF implantation or live birth?
A 715-woman randomized trial found no live-birth benefit from prednisone for recurrent implantation failure. Individual medical indications still matter.
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Salpingectomy Before IVF: When Removing a Fallopian Tube Helps—and When to Be Cautious
Fallopian tube removal may help IVF with hydrosalpinx, but ovarian blood supply and reserve deserve attention. Why the indication and individual context matter.
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AMH After Stopping Birth Control: A 53% Rise Does Not Mean New Eggs
AMH and AFC can recover after stopping combined oral contraceptives. Why this does not mean the pill saves eggs or stops ovarian aging.
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Microwaving Plastic and Fertility: What Do the Particle Counts Really Mean?
A study measured particle release from heated containers. Learn how microplastics differ from BPA and why particle counts do not establish infertility risk.
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Natural-Cycle FET Guide: What If You Miss the LH Surge?
Compare natural and programmed frozen embryo transfer, understand ovulation monitoring and learn what a missed LH surge does—and does not—mean.
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Recurrent Implantation Failure: Why Did a Euploid Embryo Fail?
A guide to failed euploid transfers, RIF definitions, additional tests and the next IVF decision—with evidence, limitations and questions for your clinic.
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First Fertility Clinic Visit: AMH, Ovulation, Tubal and Semen Tests
What tests might you have at a first fertility clinic visit? A guide to AMH, ovulation, the uterus, fallopian tubes and semen analysis for both partners.
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Intrauterine Adhesions: When Is Hysteroscopic Adhesiolysis Needed?
Intrauterine adhesions can alter periods and fertility. Treatment depends on symptoms and pregnancy plans; severe scarring needs careful surgery, recurrence prevention and reassessment.
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Endometrial Basal Layer Damage After Curettage: Can It Heal?
A thin uterine lining after curettage does not by itself prove basal layer damage. Assessment for adhesions, careful treatment and follow-up come before unproven regenerative options.