Infertility is often assumed to be a female issue — but male factors contribute to roughly 40–50% of all infertility cases. Understanding the causes and treatment options is an important first step for any couple trying to conceive.
This article covers the most common causes of male infertility, how it's diagnosed, and what treatment options…
Can you have twins with IVF or ICSI? Yes. IVF and ICSI can result in twin pregnancies, but the chance depends mainly on how many embryos are transferred, not on the fertilization method itself. Fraternal twins usually occur when two embryos implant successfully, while identical twins can occur when a single embryo naturally splits into…
IUI, ICSI, and IVF are assisted reproductive technologies for treating, the answers for those who want to have children.
The issue of infertility is an unwelcome obstacle for couples who desire to enrich their lives and build a family by adding a little one as a new member. If a couple encounters infertility, it can…
Can You Get Pregnant with Uterine or Pelvic Adhesions? Yes. Many women with uterine or pelvic adhesions can still become pregnant, either naturally or with fertility treatment such as IVF/ICSI. Pregnancy success depends on the location and severity of the adhesions and whether they interfere with ovulation, fertilization, embryo implantation, or the normal function of…
Chromosomal testing is important for mothers in older age
Currently, with the changing values of Thai women from the past, in terms of education that must be completed and the ambition for career advancement, these are all factors that lead to Thai women marrying later. Additionally, the increasing age of women is one of…
NGS chromosomal screening is a helpful tool for couples experiencing infertility who wish to choose the gender of their child through ICSI.
Treating infertility with assisted reproductive technology to increase chances of pregnancy is a common approach for couples struggling with infertility and hoping to conceive. Frequently, couples facing difficulty conceiving will ask whether assisted…
How many methods are available to assist people with infertility, and what are they?
IUI, ICSI, and IVF are assisted reproductive technologies for treating, the answers for those who want to have children.
Getting married is an important step in a couple’s life and marks the beginning of laying the foundation for a family consisting…
IVF Embryo Grading at a Glance
Embryo grading is a laboratory assessment used during IVF and ICSI to evaluate an embryo's appearance and developmental stage before embryo transfer or freezing. Embryologists examine embryos under a microscope and assign grades based on cell structure, symmetry, fragmentation, and blastocyst development.
In general, higher-grade embryos have a better chance…
Preparing for egg freezing starts before the day of egg retrieval. The most important steps are to follow your fertility specialist's medication instructions, attend monitoring appointments, maintain healthy habits, and follow your clinic's retrieval-day instructions.
Egg freezing, also called oocyte cryopreservation, involves stimulating the ovaries, retrieving mature eggs, and rapidly freezing them using vitrification for…
Having a baby before does not necessarily mean that getting pregnant again will be easy.
If you previously became pregnant but are now having difficulty conceiving another child, you may be experiencing secondary infertility.
Secondary infertility can affect either partner. Possible causes include age-related fertility changes, ovulation problems, changes in sperm quality, blocked fallopian tubes,…
What Is Embryo Transfer in IVF and ICSI? Embryo transfer is the final stage of IVF and ICSI treatment, where a fertilized embryo is placed into the uterus to achieve pregnancy. It is a painless, minimally invasive procedure performed under ultrasound guidance. Success depends on uterine receptivity, embryo quality, and hormonal support. Pre-Transfer Evaluations and…
Is Medication Required for Every Embryo Transfer?
Not every IVF/ICSI embryo transfer requires the same medication protocol. Some women undergo a natural frozen embryo transfer, where the transfer is timed with their natural ovulation cycle. Others receive a medicated cycle using estrogen and progesterone to control the timing and optimize endometrial development.
Your fertility…
