How Many Eggs Are Needed for One IVF Cycle?
There’s no fixed number of eggs needed for one IVF cycle, but research shows live birth chances rise with oocyte numbers up to around 15, plateau between 15 and 20, and decline beyond that point. Most fertility specialists aim for roughly 10 to 15 retrieved eggs...
Can Obesity Lower Your IVF Success Rate?
Obesity can lower IVF success rates by affecting egg quality, hormone response to stimulation, and how well an embryo implants in the uterus. A higher body mass index is linked to lower egg retrieval numbers, poorer embryo quality, and reduced live birth rates across...
Infertility vs Subfertility: What’s the Difference?
Infertility is the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse, while subfertility means conception is delayed and less likely, but not ruled out entirely. The distinction matters because it changes the treatment path, subfertility often...
Early Signs of Infertility Women Shouldn’t Ignore?
Irregular periods, painful cycles, and unexplained hormonal changes are often the earliest warning signs of infertility in women. These signs can show up years before a woman actively starts trying to conceive, which is exactly why they get dismissed as normal....
Dr. Hrishikesh Pai