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Empowering IVF Patients: The Importance of Asking Questions and Speaking Up

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......

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Days Post Ovulation: Expert Guide for Couples Trying to Conceive

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......

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Maximizing IVF Success: The Importance of Day 5 Embryo Transfers Explained by Dr. Malpani

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......

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Understanding the Role of Sperm in IVF

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......

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What is Ovarian Reserve: Learn how FSH levels impact fertility

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......

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Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? | Causes, Tests and Options

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......

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How to track Ovulation and Fertility

                                             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......

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Debunking IVF Myths: A Conversation with Dr. Malpani on Safety and Common Fears

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......

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Coping with Miscarriage After IVF: Why Self-Blame is Unnecessary

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......

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Repeated miscarriages: Expert doctors share advice

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......

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