Embryo Transfer Preparation
By: Tammy Enders, RN, BSN, OCN A common question we hear is ‘Why do I need to have a full bladder for an embryo transfer?’ A full bladder places the uterus in a better position in order to see the uterus and endometrial lining for the embryo transfer. In order to perform an embryo transfer, […]
Behind the Scenes with Dr. Meyer
If you’ve never seen our embryo transfer room before at Carolina Conceptions, take a quick tour with Dr. Bill Meyer.
Is Frozen Embryo Transfer Best?
Frozen Embryo Transfers Increase Pregnancy Rates in Women Age 35+ by: Dr. Sung Tae Kim, PhD., Head Embryologist at Carolina Conceptions Carolina Conceptions recently completed a retrospective study to compare the pregnancy rates of fresh vs. frozen embryo transfers in women 35 years and older. The results were presented at the 2017 CRB (College of Reproductive […]
Does It Matter Who Does Your Embryo Transfer?
FertilityIQ recently posted an article noting embryo transfer success rates can vary within a practice among physicians and embryologists. This begs the question- how are the success rates of our physicians and embryologists at Carolina Conceptions? With all patients have on their minds during an IVF cycle, let us offer some peace of mind. “Who performs […]
How Many Embryos Should I Transfer?
By: Dr. Meaghan Bowling One of the critical conversations that we have with our patients at Carolina Conceptions is the decision of how many embryos to transfer during an IVF cycle. Often, infertility patients have experienced years of disappointment, with month after month of negative pregnancy tests and failed fertility treatments. By the time they […]
What is Embryo Glue?
SungTae Kim, PhD., Embryologist @ Carolina Conceptions Embryo Transfer is one of the most important procedures in IVF treatment. Embryos are cultured for 5 to 6 days in vitro. The highest quality embryo will be selected and transferred into the uterus on transfer day. Successful implantation occurs by communication between the embryo and the endometrium […]