Does Stress Affect Fertility and IVF Success?
Chronic stress raises cortisol levels which can disrupt signaling between the brain and ovaries affecting ovulation and hormone production. Women with high salivary alpha-amylase a stress biomarker took 29% longer to conceive naturally according to research published...
How to Prepare for Frozen Embryo Transfer?
Frozen embryo transfer preparation takes 3-4 weeks focusing on building a receptive uterine lining through estrogen and progesterone medications with regular ultrasound monitoring. Estrogen thickens the endometrium to an ideal 8-12 mm over the first 2 weeks and...
What Is Embryo Grading in IVF?
Embryo grading is a visual assessment performed by embryologists during IVF to evaluate embryo quality under a microscope at two stages. Day 3 cleavage embryos are graded by cell number and fragmentation with 6-10 cells being ideal. Day 5 blastocysts receive a number...
Implantation After Frozen Blastocyst Transfer: What to Expect
Implantation after frozen blastocyst transfer usually begins within 1 to 3 days post-transfer, completing fully by day 5 to 7. A blastocyst is a 5-day-old embryo, already past early developmental stages, so it attaches to the uterine lining faster than fresh day-3...
Pregnancy After Hydrosalpinx Removal
Pregnancy after hydrosalpinx removal becomes significantly more likely once the blocked, fluid-filled fallopian tube is excised or clipped. Studies show IVF success rates improve significantly after surgical removal because the toxic fluid no longer leaks back into...
Dr. Hrishikesh Pai