Monthly Archives: August 2011

Embryos Correct for Genetic Abnormalities

Posted on August 30, 2011 by WFC Staff

by Dr. Susan Daniel Early human embryos can contain both genetically normal and abnormal cells. They are said to exhibit mosaicism. At the recent meeting of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) in Stockholm, Sweden, Drs. William … Continue reading →

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Possible Impact of Celiac Disease on Unexplained Infertility

Posted on August 22, 2011 by WFC Staff

by Dr. Susan Sarajari Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease of the digestive tract that interferes with the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Patients with celiac disease can not tolerate gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. … Continue reading →

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Developments in Embryo Culture Systems

Posted on August 15, 2011 by WFC Staff

by Dr. Susan Daniel In the IVF laboratory, embryos are grown in culture medium in plastic dishes. The embryos are moved to fresh medium or to different types media from time-to-time, but the system is static. It is a quite … Continue reading →

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Predicting a Woman’s Fertility

Posted on August 8, 2011 by WFC Staff

by Dr. Susan Sarajari Predicting how long a woman will remain fertile is becoming more accurate according to researchers from the Universities of St. Andrews in Scotland, who measured Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels of 3,200 healthy women and girls to … Continue reading →

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Non-invasive Test for Chromosome Abnormalities in Oocytes (Eggs)

Posted on August 1, 2011 by WFC Staff

by Dr. Susan Daniel Currently there are two methods that can be used to determine whether or not an egg contains the correct number of chromosomes. A small part of the egg called the polar body can be removed and … Continue reading →

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