Fresh vs Frozen Donor Eggs — Success, Timing, Cost
This article explains fresh vs frozen donor eggs — success, timing, cost within the Donor Options (Eggs vs Embryos vs Sperm) pathway. We focus on practical choices that shape outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Fresh vs Frozen Donor Eggs — Success, Timing, Cost in plain English: a […]
Mental Health Over 40 — Resilience and Community
Key Takeaways Emotional resilience over 40 is deeply linked to clarity, community, and realistic expectations. Stress, uncertainty, and shifting timelines can feel heavier in your 40s — but they can also be managed with structured support. Community — online, local, professional, or peer-based — is one of the strongest predictors of emotional stability during fertility […]
Prioritizing Embryos — PGT vs Morphology
When you have more than one embryo ready for transfer, you must decide which embryo goes first. Two major tools guide this decision: PGT (genetic information): chromosomal normality, mosaicism, translocations, single-gene status Morphology (how the embryo looks): grade of inner cell mass, trophectoderm, expansion stage Where it fits: You use embryo prioritization after retrieval, not […]
Known vs Agency‑Matched Carriers — Risks and Guardrails
A known carrier is someone you already have a relationship with—sister, cousin, friend, coworker, or someone referred through your network.An agency-matched carrier is screened, vetted, and paired with you through a licensed surrogacy agency. This decision shapes legal exposure, communication patterns, medical approvals, insurance strategy, and total timelines. It’s one of the earliest choices upstream […]
Stress Tools — Breathwork, CBT‑I, and Mindfulness
Key Takeaways Stress directly impacts hormone regulation, sleep, menstrual cycles, and fertility outcomes. Breathwork rapidly reduces cortisol and calms the nervous system. CBT-I is the gold-standard therapy for insomnia and improves long-term sleep quality. Mindfulness rewires the stress response and improves emotional resilience. Layering multiple tools (breathing + CBT-I + mindfulness) creates long-lasting results. These […]
AI‑Assisted Embryo Ranking — Dual Guide
Key Takeaways AI-assisted embryo ranking uses machine learning to improve embryo selection accuracy. It complements—rather than replaces—embryologist expertise. Both intended parents and surrogates benefit from higher implantation confidence. AI reduces subjectivity in embryo grading and supports better IVF outcomes. Ethical use and transparency remain essential in AI-driven fertility care. Choosing the best embryo for transfer […]
What Counts as Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF)?
This guide explains what recurrent implantation failure (RIF) means within the Uterine & Implantation (RIF/RPL) pathway. It focuses on choices that truly change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence instead of confusion. What It Is Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) is when multiple good-quality embryos are transferred but do not implant successfully. […]
LGBTQ+ Specific Stressors — Resources That Help
Key Takeaways LGBTQ+ intended parents face stressors that differ from heterosexual couples, including stigma, complex legal processes, and uneven clinic experiences. Emotional and mental-health tools help counter isolation and minority stress. Strong legal support and LGBTQ-affirming clinics create safer, more predictable pathways. Peer networks and community groups significantly reduce the feeling of navigating parenthood alone. […]
Embryo Mosaicism — Decision‑Making Framework
Mosaicism means an embryo has a mix of normal (euploid) and abnormal (aneuploid) cells. It is not fully normal, not fully abnormal—it’s in the middle. Where it fits: Mosaicism is identified through PGT-A. It becomes relevant when you have few or no euploid embryos. It is a transfer decision, not a stimulation decision. What it […]
Financial Planning for Multi‑Cycle Journeys
Key Takeaways Fertility success often requires multiple cycles, especially after age 35. Financial planning reduces emotional and financial pressure during treatment. Knowing when to shift strategies (IVF → donor → surrogacy) avoids wasted cycles and budget overrun. Cost structures vary widely by country, clinic, and add-ons like PGT-A or ICSI. Upfront budgeting helps families avoid […]
