Patient Resources/Current Patients

Here are some of the most common questions our patients have about their IVF cycle. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact your primary nurse.

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The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is a professional organization that specializes in reproduction and infertility. ASRM has a Patient Information Committee that includes physicians, nurses, counselors, and other professionals that write and update fact sheets for patients. These fact sheets represent a current national consensus among professionals in reproductive medicine. The physicians at REACH generally agree with the information and advice as presented in these documents. Your physician has checked certain boxes below to direct your reading.

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DHEA and CoQ10 are supplements typically recommended for women with diminished ovarian reserve or age = 40. This handout reviews these supplements prior to pregnancy. Ideally, look for supplements that have been certified by an independent 3^rd party for purity and content.

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Endometriosis is the presence of endometrium (the lining of the uterus that women menstruate every cycle) in locations outside of the uterus. Changes in these cells can be associated with bleeding and pain. The exact reason for the development of endometriosis is unknown.

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Follicular Dynamic (FD) Ultrasounds are vaginal ultrasounds done mid-cycle to evaluate timing of ovulation. In a normal cycle, beginning about four to five days prior to actual ovulation, ultrasound can identify the dominant ovarian follicle. In some women this process may not occur in a normal fashion. We can follow the growth of the follicle and determine its size just prior to ovulation.

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Your dose will be either 5,000 or 10,000 IU of hCG (Novarel, or Pregnyl). You will be directed to take the dosage of medication appropriate for you. hCG is a white powder and comes in a vial. The box will also contain a vial of liquid for mixing.

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An operative hysteroscopy is a surgical procedure in which fibroids or polyps are removed from the uterine cavity. Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus. The cervix is dilated (made larger) and a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) is inserted into the uterus to remove tissue.

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A Laparoscopy is a procedure using a laparoscope, a slender tool with an attached camera, inserted into your belly button that enables a physician to view a woman's intra-abdominal reproductive organs. Laparoscopy can be used for diagnostic purposes or to perform surgical functions such as removing fibroids, adhesions, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts.

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Both IVF and some IUI cycles begin with a process termed controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH). The objective in each case is to encourage the ovaries to produce more than one dominant follicle in a given menstrual cycle. This is not associated with any permanent change in physiology. However, some women may experience Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS).

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PCOS is recognized to be one of the most common hormonal problems in women. PCOS is a common cause of infertility, menstrual irregularity, and hirsutism (excessive hair growth).

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE DIAGNOSIS of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Metabolic Syndrome (MBS), click here.

Failed pregnancy, also referred to as a miscarriage, occurs in roughly 25% of all recognized pregnancies. It is diagnosed by an early obstetric ultrasound. After diagnosis, the following three treatment options will be discussed. Some women are able to decide immediately, and others may take some time to decide. Please refer to this informational handout and contact your patient care coordinator with any questions, and ultimately inform us how you would like to proceed.

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One or more of the following tests may be recommended depending on your personal medical circumstances to evaluate your uterus: hysterosalpingogram (HSG), saline infusion sonohysterogram (SIS), office hysteroscopy (OH) and/or uterine sounding (SND).

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