Trying to Conceive
Fertility preparation, ovulation tracking, and wellness tips to boost your chances.
Pros and Cons of IVF: Is It Worth It? (2026 Decision Guide)
Pros and cons of IVF with data: 45-65% live birth per cycle under 35, up to 72% cumulative, $12,000-$30,000 costs, risks, and a 4-question decision framework.
Can You Have Sex During IVF? A Stage-by-Stage Safety Guide
Can you have sex during IVF? Stage-by-stage rules: safe in week 1, avoid 1 week after egg retrieval, and the two-week wait does not lower success.
Does IVF Cause Autism? What a Study of 1.37M Children Shows
Does IVF cause autism? A JAMA 2023 study of 1,370,152 children found a 16% higher relative autism risk — mostly explained by infertility, not IVF.
What Are the Miscarriage Rates by Week After IVF?
IVF miscarriage rates by week: 15-25% overall, about 11.8% after a heartbeat at 6-8 weeks, under 5% after 12 weeks. Week-by-week data explained.
How to Improve Egg Quality for IVF: What Works, What Doesn't
You can partly improve egg quality for IVF. CoQ10 600mg x 60 days, DHEA, melatonin and lifestyle changes graded by evidence, plus the real 90-day timeline.
What Happens to Your Body After Failed IVF? Recovery Timeline
After a failed IVF cycle your period returns within about 2 weeks and most symptoms fade in 1-2 weeks. Learn the recovery timeline and when to try again.
Are IVF Babies Born Early? Preterm Birth Risks Explained
IVF singletons are born before 37 weeks at about 1.9x the rate of natural conception. See why it happens, the twin factor, and how eSET lowers risk.
How Many Times Can You Do IVF in a Year?
How many times can you do IVF in a year? Most patients complete 1-2 cycles with 1-3 months between them, and 6 cycles reach a 72% cumulative live birth rate.
IVF Diet: What to Eat Before, During & After Your Cycle
No food guarantees IVF success, but the Mediterranean diet leads: 48.8% vs 26.6% live birth rates. Phase-by-phase eating plan, limits, and supplements.
How Many Eggs Are Retrieved During IVF by Age? Average Numbers & Live Birth Rates
How many eggs are retrieved during IVF? The median is 9 per cycle (range 6-13), and live birth rates peak near 15 eggs. See the data by age group.
Ectopic Pregnancy with IVF: How Common and What to Watch For
About 2% of IVF pregnancies are ectopic, and 3-8% with tubal disease. Learn the early symptoms after transfer, hCG and ultrasound diagnosis, and treatments.
IVF After Tubal Ligation: Success Rates, Reversal vs IVF & Cost
Can you do IVF after tubal ligation? Yes — it bypasses the tubes and does not lower success. Compare IVF vs reversal (65.3% pregnancy rate) by age and cost.
Twin HCG Levels After IVF: Chart, Doubling Times & What They Mean
Twin hCG levels after IVF: beta hCG chart by days past transfer, single vs twin medians (232 vs 159 mIU/mL at 9dp5dt) and 48-72h doubling rules.
IVF Preparation Checklist: Body, Mind & Supplies Guide
Complete IVF preparation checklist: medical tests, supplement doses, mental prep, packing lists and travel planning for treatment abroad. Start months before.
IVF Over 35: Success Rates by Age and How to Improve Them
IVF over 35: real success rates by age (35-40% per cycle at 35-37, 5-10% at 42+), PGT-A benefits, best protocols, DHEA and CoQ10 evidence.
Embryo Transfer Aftercare: What to Eat, Avoid and Expect?
What should you do after embryo transfer? Take progesterone on time, stay active, skip bed rest, and test with blood work at day 12-14. Full 14-day guide.
PCOS and IVF: Success Rates, Protocols & OHSS Prevention
IVF with PCOS: 40-50% live birth at normal weight beats the non-PCOS average, but OHSS risk is highest. Antagonist protocols, triggers, and prep steps.
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