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Video – Menstrual Cycle Basics

Here is a video  discussing the Menstrual Cycle Basics so that you understand the hormones and how they impact on testing and natural conception attempts. Go to my page for more details: Menstrual Cycle Basics The reviews and opinions expressed are mine alone and are personal to me and do not necessarily reflect or represent [...]

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Semen Analysis & Acrosome Reaction Test

Semen Analysis (SA) The semen analysis fundamentally seeks to tell us 2 important facts: 1) do you have any sperm that are alive and 2) do the sperm have normal function? The basic analysis is great at the first task, indeed almost anyone with a microscope can determine if the sperm are alive. The answer [...]

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SHG Powerpoint Video Ultrasound

SHG Video

The SHG (Sonohysterogram, Saline Infusion Sonogram) is a valuable test for evaluating the endometrial cavity. Please refer to the main page for more details (Click Here). Here is the Powerpoint video, enjoy: Look this video slideshow to better appreciate the images that we are trying to achieve. The video is located on my account at [...]

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Multi-line pattern endometrium ultrasound

Endometrial Ultrasound Video

This blog post is primarily to allow tagging for look up later. Pages on the blog cannot be tagged. We use ultrasound to evaluate the implantation receptivity of the tissue. The measurements are actually quite crude since we are measuring: Thickness – normal = 8-12 mm Appearance – normal = multi-line or triple line pattern [...]

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CCT Video

Here is a Powerpoint video regarding the CCT (Clomid Challenge Test) and why we do it. Please see the page on the CCT for more details (click here). Quick reminder of details: Call us on the first day of normal menses We see you an menstrual cycle days 2-5 but preferably cycle days 2-3. Our [...]

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HSG Powerpoint Video

HSG Video

This post is simply to make it easier to find the HSG video page (Click Here). The HSG (Hysterosalpingogram) is an x-ray test performed to see the tubes. We schedule the test after menses and before ovulation We perform the test in radiology The test is great for the tubes but average for the uterus [...]

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ICSI IVF Illustration

ICSI Movie

ICSI is an incredibly important technique for male infertility treatment. It turns out that once the sperm is properly placed in the egg, the sperm and egg know what to do to transform into an embryo. The technique is powerful, because only a single sperm is necessary for each egg and the sperm does not [...]

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