Chester and Beverly O., London, England “My husband and I visited other fertility clinics throughout the UK and Europe. Nowhere did we find more optimism and... Read More
Jim LeClaire, Austin, TX “I am enthusiastically offering this positive patient feedback on behalf of doctors and the amazing staff at Reproductive Sciences Medical Center (RSMC)... Read More
Collin and Carolyn F., San Diego, CA “We could not be happier with our experience with RSMC. While the support staff has been outstanding throughout the... Read More
Y.L., San Diego Because I am Chinese and grew up in a medical family, I have used many Chinese therapies to try to overcome infertility issues.... Read More
Angela Nicole was saving all the syringes and vials from her in vitro fertilization (IVF) shots with the hope that one day she’d be able to... Read More
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Transfer
The day after hatching, the embryo is transferred to the uterus where it will hopefully implant and result in a successful pregnancy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Welcome
Upon your arrival, you will check in with a Patient Care Coordinator.