In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex and often emotionally draining process, but it can be very rewarding for individuals and couples struggling to conceive. One of the most important steps in IVF is the egg retrieval procedure, also known as oocyte retrieval. This article covers everything you need to know...
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If you or your partner are struggling with infertility, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) with donor eggs may be an option. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about IVF with donor eggs, from how it works to its success rates to the emotional challenges it can bring. We'll also...
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So you had your In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) egg retrieval yesterday and just got a call from your clinic with your egg count results. The nurse on the other end of the line told you that nine of the 13 eggs retrieved were mature. What does this mean? Is it enough...
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When Betsy was 39 years old, she woke up one morning and had a pressing revelation: she had to freeze her eggs. She’d been putting it off for years, and couldn’t ignore the urge any longer. It was time. “I remember thinking,” said Betsy, now 49, “I should probably get on...
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This blog is part of Fertility FAQ, a series where RMA doctors answer your most pressing questions about treatment. Today’s physician expert is Dr. Thomas Kim, who practices out of RMA Southern California in West Los Angeles. The History of Egg Freezing Egg freezing is on the rise, with many women undergoing...
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RMA New Jersey's Dr. Maria Costantini-Ferrando was recently interviewed by Pat Farnack on WCBS Talk Radio 880 during a health and well-being segment around the popularity and safety of egg freezing for young women. If you didn't catch the segment live, you can listen to the interview or read our...
Learn MoreFertility preservation, or egg freezing, is for women (and individuals born with female reproductive organs) who may not be ready for a baby now. It is available for both elective reasons, such as not having found the right partner, and medical reasons, such as undergoing treatment for cancer. In both cases,...
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Egg freezing, also known as fertility preservation or oocyte cryopreservation, is a procedure to preserve a woman’s eggs in their current state. Between finishing grad school, trying to build your career and keeping up with friends and family, life is busy! Add all those responsibilities to the difficulty of relationships, and...
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Amy is a 31-year-old financial advisor working in downtown Los Angeles and living in Atwater Village. Her career is finally taking off, and she doesn’t have much time to date. But while she’s not trying to get pregnant right now, she is trying to preserve her fertility – through egg...
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What is all the buzz about? Maybe you heard a friend talking about freezing her eggs. Maybe an ad popped up on your Instagram feed about egg freezing in San Francisco. Or maybe a recent birthday got you thinking about time and whether – and if – you should start...
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