Egg retrieval recovery: prep, pain, timeline, OHSS red flags
What egg retrieval recovery feels like, anaesthesia basics, day-by-day timeline, pain control, and clear OHSS red flags.
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Clear, practical articles for the IVF journey. Informational only. Confirm care with your own clinic.
ICSI indications: when needed, when not + guidelines
ICSI indications in plain English: severe male factor, surgical sperm, prior fertilisation failure, very low oocytes—and when not routine.
Embryo grading explained: 5AA vs 3BB, D3 vs D5
Embryo grading explained in plain English. Gardner chart, ICM vs TE, D3 vs D5/6/7, and what really predicts outcomes.
Luteal phase support IVF: vaginal vs IM vs subcutaneous vs oral
Luteal phase support after IVF explained: routes, side‑effects, timing, and what 2024–2025 evidence and ESHRE/Cochrane say.
When to test after FET: D5 vs D3 timelines + trigger washout
Exact D3 vs D5 test windows, trigger washout, blood vs urine sensitivity, false‑positive/negative traps, and a smart plan.
Natural vs programmed FET: outcomes, risks, logistics
Natural vs programmed FET for ovulatory patients: live birth, miscarriage, hypertensive risks, monitoring, meds, and a simple decision map.
PCOS IVF: safer stimulation, lower OHSS risk, smart FET
PCOS IVF planning guide: antagonist protocol, agonist trigger, freeze‑all when needed, and clear FET choices.
PGT-A pros and cons in 2025: accuracy, mosaics, plain-English guide
Who PGT-A may help, what it cannot promise, mosaic interpretation, accuracy limits, and ASRM/ESHRE highlights.
Single embryo transfer: odds, risks, eSET vs DET
Single embryo transfer vs double. Odds per transfer and across transfers, multiple risks, and what ASRM and ESHRE say.
Embryo transfer day by day (D5): what’s normal + when to test
Day‑by‑day D5 FET guide: timelines, symptoms vs side‑effects, when to test, and red flags. AU‑friendly.
IVF hCG levels: what is reassuring + when to call
Reassuring IVF hCG levels with DPT context, expected rise, plateaus, and clear next steps.
IVF Due Date Calculator (AU): Exact D3/D5 Rules
Work out your IVF due date fast. Clear D3/D5 rules, examples, and AU milestones. Clinician-friendly. Not medical advice.