Betting on single embryo in vitro not a bad gamble Procedure improves so couples need not risk multiple births By JULIE DAVIDOW SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER Four years into her quest to get pregnant, after she had decided to try in vitro fertilization, 35-year-old Lisa Goss had a decision to make. Did she want one or two embryos put back in her uterus? With two, she might have twins; with one, she might be reducing her odds of having a baby at all. See similar questions...

This is the process in which fertilized eggs are placed inside your uterus using a flexible catheter (Wallace). This procedure is painless. Insertion of the catheter is done slowly. Sometimes it may be necessary to use a firmer catheter (Cook K Jet) and ultrasound guidance to insert the catheter. Removal of the catheter is also done slowly. After the catheter is removed, it is checked under the microscope to ensure that all the embryos have been placed in the uterus. See similar questions...

Animals that are produced using Embryo Transfer (ET) and Cloning are not eligible for inclusion in the herdbook. Although such technologies can be effectively used in a thoughtful conservation plan with carefully selected matings, indiscriminate use can have a disastrous effect on a gene pool as tenuous as the Randalls'. Over nearly two decades, Randall breeders have been following a breeding protocol proscribed by Dr. Phil Sponenberg. See similar questions...

Patients are asked to avoid strenuous activity that would strain the pelvic area, such as climbing stairs and lifting objects heavier than 15 pounds. Any formal exercise program such as weight lifting aerobics, jogging, etc. should be discussed with the physician. Also, the patient is advised not to take tube baths, douche, insert tampons or have sexual intercourse until the pregnancy test. See similar questions...

No. Your embryos have now returned to their natural environment, where they would be had fertilization been achieved spontaneously. Thus, you can lead a completely normal life, just like any woman who still doesn't know that she has conceived and will soon be pregnant. See similar questions...

There does not appear to be any difference in the chance of pregnancy whether there is bed rest or not. However, it is preferred that you do not to engage in strenuous activities. See similar questions...

It has not been proven that avoiding coitus during the two weeks after embryo transfer makes any difference to the chance of pregnancy. However most couples prefer to abstain from coitus. See similar questions...

If you have a regular ovulatory cycle. One way is to test your urine twice daily from day 12 to day 16 for the Luteinizing hormone surge. This would show as a definite double line in a plastic cassette. You will be given an injection of HCG 10,000 units (Pregnyl) under your skin of your tummy . If your embryos have been frozen at the 6 or 8 cell stage, transfer will take place five days after the injection. See similar questions...

Overall survival rate after freezing and thawing is about 85%. The likelihood of pregnancy after a transfer of frozen-thawed embryos is about 40 to 50%. Offspring born from frozen embryos has a similar rate of congenital abnormalities as does offspring of the general population. See similar questions...

You bet it is. All cruise ships offer a wide variety of activities, including activities that traditionally appeal to those who want to meet others with the same seasoned interest. Activities ranging from bingo, shuffle board, and gambling to fine dining and ball room dancing are just a few. Most cruise ships even have dance hosts, so if you're single or have a spouse with two left feet you never have to sit it out, but can dance to your heart's content. See similar questions...

Bleeding may be due to implantation of the embryo or detachment of the embryo or early menses. It is preferred that you do the urine test for pregnancy at the designated time (usually fourteen days after embryo transfer) in order to clarify the reason for the bleeding. See similar questions...

You start taking Nordette oral contraceptive pills from the third day of your menses for 21 days. From day 17 of your cycle, subcutaneous injection Lucrin 0.1ml is given into the fat under the skin of your tummy, every day until Crinone is inserted. See similar questions...

For women under the age of 35 undergoing their first IVF cycle, we recommend transferring no more than 2 good quality embryos. If embryo quality is low, 3 embryos can be transferred. For those patients ages 35-38 or those younger patients with previously failed IVF cycle(s), 2-3 embryos may be transferred depending on the quality of their embryos. For women older than 39, 3 to 4 embryos may be replaced depending on the quality of their embryos. See similar questions...

The clinic is open 7 days a week for the active treatment of IVF patients. The clinic closes for one week over the Christmas period. See similar questions...

Once you are discharged we recommend our patients rest the day of the embryo transfer procedure. Normal activities can be resumed the day afterwards. We do not recommend any high impact activities or over-exertion until the pregnancy test. We advise patients to avoid any hot-tubs/Jacuzzis or hot baths during this time also. Sexual intercourse can resume at any time depending on the female patients level of comfort after the egg retrieval. See similar questions...

Any mare can be used as a donor for embryos, however, most are mares that are actively showing/competing/riding, mares that have breeding soundness issues (cervical tears, can't maintain pregnancy, difficult etc.), and mares that tend to have multiple ovulations (eliminates chance of twinning). See similar questions...

A transfer option is to complete at least 2 years of the Bachelors program and then apply for a transfer to the University that you want to attend in the US. The years waived off in your transfer status will depend on the courses covered in India and the grades for the same. See similar questions...

Interferon has been used in the treatment of polycythemia vera and other myeloproliferative disorders since the mid-1980's. Some literature reports suggest that interferon is proving superior to phlebotomy alone or with HU or anagrelide, and may become the treatment of choice for PV and related MPD disorders as it may offer the best option for improving the marrow status and delaying or preventing development of the "spent phase" in PV and ET. See similar questions...

Transferring one IVF embryo, followed by a second, is almost as likely to result in a pregnancy as transferring two at a time. See similar questions...