How Soon After Failed FET Can I Try Again
1. What is the Pregnancy Success Rate of Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)? Freezing embryos does not usually affect the success rate. In fact, the chances for success can be higher with a frozen embryo than with a fresh embryo IVF cycle. One study found that women over 44 experienced a 1.7% success rate with fresh […]
Spina Bifida
What is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is one of the most commonly occurring inborn disorders (birth defects) in the United States. It’s caused by the incomplete development of the fetus’ spine during the first month of pregnancy. (The term spina bifida means “split spine.”) Spina bifida is usually apparent at birth. Spina bifida happens during […]
Hydrocelectomy Recovery
Recovery Hydrocelectomy is surgery to remove a hydrocele. A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac inside the scrotum. A hydrocele can happen on one or both sides of the scrotum. The doctor made a very small cut (incision) in your scrotum to drain the fluid from the hydrocele and to remove the fluid-filled sac. This surgery […]
Laryngeal Cancer
What is Laryngeal Cancer? Laryngeal cancer is cancer of the larynx, part of the throat. Cancer happens when specific cells grow uncontrollably. As the cells multiply, they invade and damage the body. In laryngeal cancer, these cancerous (malignant) cells start in the larynx (voice box). Before Laryngeal Cancer Treatment What is the larynx? The […]
Ovarian Reserve
A woman’s ability to get pregnant normally decreases as she gets older. In later life, women have fewer eggs, egg quality goes down, and eggs have more abnormalities in their chromosomes (genetic material). All these factors together mean that older women have lower pregnancy rates and higher miscarriage rates. The ability to have a […]
Semen Analysis
What is Semen? This substance is released from a man’s penis when he has an orgasm (ejaculates). It contains: Sperm, male reproductive cells. The cells have a unique shape that contain: . Head, which includes genetic material (DNA) to fertilize a woman’s egg. . Tail that helps it travel (“swim”) through a woman’s reproductive […]
What is the Best Age for Getting a Hair Transplant?
Nearly everyone experiences some hair loss at some point. Research shows 60% of men and 50%of women worldwide experience hair loss. Although hair loss can affect individuals of all ages, people falling within certain age groups are more susceptible to it. As per the American Hair Loss Association, two-thirds of men suffer from hair loss […]
Prenatal ultrasound ultrasonography
What is Prenatal Ultrasound (Ultrasonography)? In ultrasonography, or ultrasound, high-frequency sound waves are sent through your abdomen by a device called a transducer. The sound waves are recorded and changed into video or photographic images of your baby. The ultrasound can be used during pregnancy to show images of the amniotic sac, placenta, and […]
How Soon After a Tooth Extraction Can I Get a Dental Implant
Whether due to dental decay or tooth damage, your dentist removed a tooth. While the newly open space in your smile may seem unimportant, your chewing strength and even bone health can become compromised. While other options, such as bridges and partial dentures can help to fill that space, implants are becoming the top […]
How Weight Gain Affects Tummy Tuck Results
A tummy tuck can be a transformative procedure, but excessive weight gain can minimize the longevity of your results. Many men and women worry that major lifestyle changes could impact their plastic surgery investment. All humans have natural weight fluctuations, but it’s important to know the connection between tummy tucks and weight gain. In this […]