Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients
What Is Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients? This process involves collecting and freezing reproductive cells (eggs, sperm, or embryos) before cancer treatment begins. These cells are stored for future use in assisted reproductive treatment such as IVF. Preservation plans are adjusted based on your diagnosis, age, and medical timeline. Why Is It Important Before Cancer […]
Embryo Freezing (Cryopreservation)
What is Embryo Freezing? Embryo freezing, or embryo cryopreservation, involves creating embryos through IVF and freezing them for long-term storage. Mature eggs are retrieved, fertilized in the lab, and then frozen at the blastocyst stage (day 5 or 6). These embryos can later be thawed and transferred to the uterus when pregnancy is desired. Remarkable […]
Sperm Freezing (Cryopreservation)
When is Sperm Freezing (Cryopreservation) Recommended? Sperm freezing may be recommended in the following situations: When the male partner cannot be present on the day of insemination or IVF Before chemotherapy, radiation, or testicular surgery If there is a risk of being unable to produce a semen sample when needed When sperm count is very […]
Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
What Is Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)? Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, involves collecting mature eggs from the ovaries, freezing them through a rapid-freezing method called vitrification, and storing them for future use. When pregnancy is desired, the eggs can be thawed, fertilized through IVF, and transferred as embryos to the uterus. The technique has been […]
Male Fertility Assessment
Endocrine System Evaluation
Y Chromosome Microdeletion
Every healthy male carries 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs. One of those pairs determines biological sex — an X and a Y chromosome. While the X chromosome is shared with females, the Y chromosome is unique to males and holds genetic regions that are crucial for sperm production. What is Y Chromosome? The Y chromosome isn’t […]
Sperm DNA Fragmentation Test
Why DNA Fragmentation Testing is Important Your doctor may recommend DNA fragmentation testing in different situations. These include cases of unexplained infertility, where no clear cause has been identified, or when embryos have stopped developing early during previous IVF cycles. The test may also be helpful after multiple failed IVF attempts or recurrent early miscarriages. […]
Semen Analysis (Spermogram)
Why is Semen Analysis Important? This includes sperm count, motility (movement), morphology (shape), and the physical characteristics of the ejaculate. Based on these findings, doctors can assess whether natural conception is likely or whether treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF/ICSI) may be needed. The test can also detect specific sperm […]
Female Endocrine System Evaluation
What is Female Endocrine System Evaluation? Endocrine system evaluation involves assessing the function of the glands and hormones that regulate a woman’s reproductive health. Hormones such as thyroid hormones, prolactin, estrogen, progesterone, and androgens must be carefully balanced for ovulation, menstrual cycles, and fertility to function normally. At Reproart Georgian-American Center for Reproductive Medicine, we […]