The Ankur blog
Plain explanations of the tests, procedures and diagnoses people are handed without much context. Written to be read before an appointment, or after one that went too fast.
How to Prepare for a Semen Analysis
How to prepare for a semen analysis: the abstinence window, sample collection and what happens next. Reviewed by Dr. Vasan S.S.
IVF Treatment Procedure: Every Stage from Stimulation to Transfer
The IVF process stage by stage: testing, stimulation, retrieval, fertilisation and transfer, and how long each takes.
Embryo Grading: What the Grades Do and Don't Tell You
What embryo grades mean, why 4AA is not a guarantee and 3BB is not a failure, and what grading cannot see.
Questions to Ask a Clinic Before You Start an IVF Cycle
What to ask an IVF clinic about success rates, cost, protocol and the male side before you start a cycle.
PCOS and Fertility: How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Affects Conception
How PCOS affects ovulation and conception, what the diagnosis means, and the options for getting pregnant with PCOS.
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