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INVOcell is a vaginal device marketed as a low-cost incubator for eggs and sperm after eggs are retrieved following IVF with mild ovarian stimulation using fertility drugs. Ovaries are motivated with 150-225 units of stimulating drugs. Up to 10 oocytes are inserted in the INVOcell capsule which is placed high in the vaginal cavity for… Read more »

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The short answer: It depends when they are measured. 1) Early Pregnancy Because serum progesterone is a reflection of progesterone production by the corpus luteum, which is stimulated by a viable pregnancy, it is helpful as a screening tool to rule out an abnormal pregnancy like a miscarriage or tubal pregnancy. These levels are valid… Read more »

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Dr. Walid Saleh from CRE (previously SIRM-Dallas) on IUI with Injectables Success Rates Unfortunately, despite the lack of evidence to support it, many couples are prescribed gonadotropin injections and artificial insemination (COH/IUI) as a first line of treatment on the basis that “injections are better than tablets.”  In reality, most studies agree that pregnancy rates… Read more »

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What is AMH? Learn about Anti-Mullerian Hormone testing and what it means in regards to egg quality and quantity in women.

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Dr. Walid Saleh of CRE (previously SIRM-Dallas) Offers Insights on Laparoscopy Many doctors perform a laparoscopy for infertile women or “want to check that everything is ok prior to IVF”. Unfortunately, while it sounds effective, this is another useless procedure. I advise you to avoid it, no matter what your insurance covers. The reasons are… Read more »

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You have struggled to conceive. Now, finally, after doing IVF, you are pregnant and your beta hCG levels are positive. But are they good enough? What qualifies as a “good” beta number? Is a beta of 20 an indicator of a viable pregnancy? What about 15? The short answer: it depends. While beta hCG levels… Read more »

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Your family and friends may have told you countless times to “stop stressing out” and that “it would improve your chances of success” with in vitro fertilization (IVF) if you were less stressed. This may be completely inaccurate and probably makes you even more stressed. While stress may affect your production of stress hormones, the… Read more »

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You have tried unsuccessfully to conceive for more than 6 months. Deciding to see a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the first step towards finding a solution. Everyone is unique but your fist consultation typically lasts 45-60 minutes. During that visit, your infertility specialist will review your previous medical history including labs and treatments that you… Read more »

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Dr. Walid Saleh of CRE (previously SIRM-Dallas) Discusses Paternal Age and Reproduction It is well established that a woman’s reproductive clock slows down with age. Men, on the other hand, feel that they have all the time in the world and can drink, smoke and still conceive at any age with no impact on their… Read more »

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Dr. Walid Saleh from CRE (previously SIRM-Dallas) Discusses Potential Reasons for IVF Cycle Failure There is nothing more frustrating an IVF cycle fail and getting no explanation. Here are some important factors that we always consider when analyzing an unsuccessful IVF cycle at our Dallas fertility clinic: What was the quality of the embryos on… Read more »

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