Fertility treatments have saved the happiness of millions of families around the world. Unfortunately, some myths stigmatize fertility treatments and make others wary of them. The... Read More
The Formidable Success Rates at RSMC and Supportive Atmosphere Really Impressed Me I made the decision to have children independently. Fast approaching 42 with a busy... Read More
RSMC’s Mini IVF Worked for Her My initial IVF journey started at 38. I had multiple IVF failures (5) at three different fertility clinics in California.... Read More
I Was Thrilled When, After I Finished Treatment for Breast Cancer, the IVF Worked I started IVF treatments in RSMC when I was newly married at... Read More
After 5 years of marriage and growing up as childhood friends, we decided to extend our family. We thought it would be as simple as stopping... Read More
Infertility Treatment Options Infertility is the inability to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sex. Fortunately, couples or individuals affected by infertility... Read More
Conception at 40 Women today are delaying childbearing for many reasons, including education, career goals, and the desire for financial security. Unfortunately, time is not working... Read More
Female Reproductive Parts & Their Functions The female reproductive system has several functions, all related to the propagation of the species. The female reproductive system is... Read More
When turning to infertility treatments, it is common to have numerous questions about in vitro fertilization (IVF) and its whole process. IVF has proven itself to... Read More
Experiencing symptoms after embryo transfer can be exciting and nerve-wracking as you wait to find out if your IVF treatment has been successful. From mild cramping... Read More
03
Transfer
The day after hatching, the embryo is transferred to the uterus where it will hopefully implant and result in a successful pregnancy.
01
Thinning or Rupture
The embryo is held with a specialized holding pipette. A very delicate, hollow needle is used to expel the acidic solution against the outer “shell” (zona pellucida) of the embryo. The acidic solution creates a small hole in the shell.
03
Egg Retrieval
A transvaginal ultrasound aspiration is used to retrieve eggs from the ovaries. The procedure is a minimally invasive, non-surgical and always conducted under sedation. The procedure itself lasts 10-20 minutes.
01
Consultation and Fertility Testing
The consultation will be dedicated to enhancing your understanding and setting realistic goals. Your fertility doctor will perform a physical exam and initial fertility tests. After the tests have been evaluated, our expert medical team will move forward with creating a personalized plan.
01
Welcome
Upon your arrival, you will check in with a Patient Care Coordinator.