Monthly Archives: January 2012

I was fascinated by an article on the front page of today’s Wall Street Journal featuring our friends over at Global IVF and Agency for Surrogacy Solutions.   Today marks the Chinese New Year, the year of the Dragon.  Apparently it is very lucky if … Continue reading

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Recently I’ve been asked on several occasions about how the frozen donor embryo programs abroad compare to what is available in the US.  So, I thought I would share a bit more about the similarities and differences. Generally speaking, the embryo … Continue reading

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A recent Spanish study showed a 7% increase in birth rates when two embryos were transferred together.  When only one embryo was implanted, the survival to birth rate was 76%, vs 83% for a twin pregnancy. The study, published in the January … Continue reading

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Statistics….in fertility, everyone seems to love to talk about statistics.  And when it comes to IVF and donor egg IVF treatments, often it is one of the factors most relied on when selecting a doctor or clinic.  And for a good … Continue reading

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What a difference a year makes! As I reflect over the past year, on Jan 1, 2011 I had no idea how my life would change in just one year! I am grateful for the opportunities and joy that came … Continue reading

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