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Patient: Dr. Malpani, I’ve done a few IVF cycles at other clinics, but honestly, I don’t have much information about what they did. They didn’t give me any records or photos of the embryos. Dr. Malpani: That’s concerning. It bothers me when I see intelligent, edu......
Q1: What is DPO, and why should I be concerned about it? A: One big problem for IVF patients is the amount of jargon which doctors use. This often makes it hard to understand what's happening, so let me try to simplify this for you . As you know ovulation is the......
Patient: Dr. Malpani, I’ve heard that day five embryos, or blastocysts, have better pregnancy rates than day three embryos. Is that true? Dr. Malpani: Yes, you're right. The pregnancy rates with day five embryos are better, and it’s actually quite commonsensical......
Patient: Dr. Malpani, I know sperm is really important for IVF, but how much does sperm quality affect the success of the process? Dr. Malpani: You’re right—the sperm does play an important role because it carries half of the baby’s genetic material, just like th......
Q: What does it mean if my doctor says I have a low ovarian reserve? Your ovarian reserve refers to the number of eggs you have left that are available for fertilization. Think of it as your body’s egg “savings account.” A high ovarian reserve often means t......
Q: We have been trying for so long. Why can’t we conceive? It's natural to feel overwhelmed with emotions and doubts when pregnancy is taking so much more time than you expected. If you want to understand if there is an underlying medical reason that is stopping you f......
Q1: What can we do to improve our chances of conceiving? It’s normal to feel a mix of hope and frustration when trying to conceive, especially when months go by without success. Understanding your “fertile time” is cr......
Patient: Dr. Malpani, I'm really worried about the risks of IVF treatment. I’ve heard that the hormones could make me gain weight, or worse, cause ovarian or breast cancer. Is that true? I’m also concerned that by growing so many eggs at once, I might run out of eg......
Patient: Dr. Malpani, I feel like my world has shattered. I just had a miscarriage after my IVF cycle, and I can't stop blaming myself. Maybe I didn’t rest enough, or maybe I stressed too much. Could I have caused it? Dr. Malpani: I’m so sorry you’re going throug......
Q: How does a miscarriage typically start, and what are the early signs? A: The early signs of a miscarriage are usually slight, painless vaginal bleeding or spotting. This is sometimes called a "threatened miscarriage." About half the time, this bleeding stops, and......