Did you know that younger women have a higher chance of having healthy eggs? Studies show that women in their early 20s have a very good chance, around 80%, of having eggs that can develop into healthy embryos. This change decreases with age, but there are still options for those looking to conceive later in life. The quality of a…
What Is PCOS? An abbreviation of polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS is a condition wherein a woman’s hormone balance is disrupted. This can lead to the ovaries producing too much androgen, a male sex hormone typically present in women at low levels. The name “polycystic” refers to the many small cysts that may develop on the ovaries, although not all women…
Follicular monitoring or follicular studies are undertaken to see the progress of growing follicles. This can be done on a natural or hormonal stimulation cycle. The monitoring is preferably done with transvaginal ultrasound, although some women may prefer to have an abdominal ultrasound to monitor the follicles. The procedure is usually started on Day 1 or Day 2 of the…
The ovary is a small, almond-shaped organ located in the pelvis. The ovaries produce eggs, or ova, released into the fallopian tubes during ovulation. The eggs travel down the fallopian tubes and are fertilized by sperm in the outer third of the tube. The fertilized egg, or embryo, then implants itself in the lining of the uterus, where it begins…
