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Ivf
Practical articles from Anna Lisnichenko's team.
How to Choose an IVF Clinic Abroad: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Commit
Choosing a clinic in another country is one of the most important decisions in your fertility journey. Glossy websites and headline success rates rarely tell the whole story, so it helps to know what to ask. Look beyond the headline success rateAsk how success is measured: per started cycle, per embryo transfer or per live birth, and for which age group. A clinic that publishes live-birth rates by age is usually more transparent. Seven questions worth asking1. Who will be my doctor, and will...
Anna Lisnichenko
Fertility Preservation: When Egg Freezing Makes Sense
Egg freezing allows women to preserve their fertility for later. Age at the time of freezing is the most important factor in future success, so timing matters. Who considers egg freezing* Women planning to delay pregnancy for personal or professional reasons * Patients facing medical treatment that may affect fertility * Women with a family history of early menopause A consultation and an ovarian reserve test help you understand how many eggs might be retrieved and whether one or more cycles...
Anna Lisnichenko
Preparing for IVF: A Three-Month Checklist
Eggs and sperm take roughly three months to mature, so the months before treatment are a valuable window to prepare your body and your paperwork. Medical preparation* Book the baseline tests your clinic requests, including hormone levels and infection screening * Review your current medication with your doctor * Ask your partner to complete a semen analysis early Lifestyle* Stop smoking and reduce alcohol * Aim for regular sleep and moderate exercise * Discuss supplements such as folic acid...
Anna Lisnichenko