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EMBRYO TRANSFER: The number of embryos transferred

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The embryos obtained after in vitro fertilization can be transferred into the patient's uterus at all stages, but most often this transfer takes place two days after the contact of the male and female gametes. Single embryo transfer- The number of embryos to be transferred into the patient's uterus is decided after discussion between the medical team and the couple. Most often, an embryo is transferred in order to avoid multiple pregnancies, but it also happens that two, three, or even exceptionally three embryos are transferred. Multiple embryo transfer- The number of embryos transferred is decided mainly according to the age of the spouse, her background, the couple's desire, but also according to the morphological aspect of the embryos. Indeed, if any embryo is able to evolve and give birth to a healthy child, some embryos are more likely to implant than others. As this probability of implantation can be assessed thanks to the appearance of the em

Unexplained infertility: what to do and what is its solution?

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What to do in case of unexplained infertility? What are the solutions to get out of it and manage to give birth? The importance of the psychological dimension in unexplained infertility is to be taken seriously. It is impossible today to tackle the problem of fertility and sterility without mentioning the psychological dimension. What is unexplained infertility? Entangled organic and psychological causes- Before tackling the solutions to unexplained infertility , remember that according to some studies, almost 10 to 15% of the causes of infertility (or about 1 in 5) have an unexplained origin from a medical point of view. Although the organic causes of infertility are found in approximately more than 85% of situations, it is no longer possible today to separate the organic and its very real medical causes from the psychological state. This is all the more so since the organic and psychological causes are intimately linked. A couple and their story- A

Is IVF Painful- In Vitro fertilization Process step by step?

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When from one month to the next, the stork lets itself be desired and the dream clouded by disappointed expectations, couples often have no choice but to turn to assisted reproductive technology (ART). Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is the general term which designates all medical interventions which aim to promote and / or induce pregnancy. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the process that allows the egg to be fertilized in the laboratory. Is IVF painful: Here are the details of different IVF stages? Establish the protocol- The first  fertility  clinic appointment is used to establish the patient's medical profile. We ask about the history of pregnancy, miscarriages, abortions, etc., after which the doctor prescribes a preconception blood test. In some cases, before establishing a protocol and prescribing hormonal drugs, an ultrasound is necessary in order to establish the patient's ovarian reserve. The answer to the question- Does IVF hurt is a big NO.