What Is a Trigger Shot and Why Is It Used in IVF?
An IVF trigger shot is a single hormone injection given at the end of ovarian stimulation. It usually contains hCG or a GnRH agonist such as Lupron and pushes the eggs through their final stage of maturity so they can be collected at the right moment. According to Dr.... What Is an ERA Test and Who Needs It?
Not every embryo that fails to implant is a poor embryo. Sometimes the womb simply isn’t ready on the day of transfer, and an ERA test is a genetic test used in IVF to check exactly that by studying a small sample of the uterine lining. The result helps the doctor... What Is a High-Risk Pregnancy and How Is It Managed?
Some pregnancies need more attention than others. A high risk pregnancy is one where the mother, the baby or both face a greater chance of health complications, and it calls for specialist care and closer monitoring from the early weeks. According to Dr. Mohit... How Are Egg Donors Screened Before Donation?
A lot of people picture egg donor screening as one quick blood test, but it’s a good deal more involved than that. The process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks and looks at a donor’s general health and ovarian reserve before moving on to genetic carrier status and...