by Dr. Molina Dayal | Sep 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
IVF success rates essentially represent the pregnancy rates associated with undergoing IVF. There are several ways to calculate IVF success rates, but all IVF success rates are calculated by dividing the number of positive outcomes (i.e., number of pregnancies) by the...
by Dr. Molina Dayal | Mar 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Embryoscope is now available to patients seeking fertility treatment in the Mid-West at SIRM St. Louis! The Embryoscope is a technology that allows undisturbed monitoring of embryos from an unfertilized egg until the blastocyst stage. Its time-lapse video allows...
by Dr. Molina Dayal | Jun 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Egg freezing is one of the most exciting advances in reproductive medicine. It is hailed as a ‘game-changer’ for women, where women can take charge of their fertility potential and decide when to have children. The underlying premise for egg freezing is that a woman’s...
by Dr. Molina Dayal | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
I can’t count the number of times that I have been asked, “Do I really need to do a semen analysis?” Infertility is not just a “woman” issue. In the past, infertility was often believed to be due to the woman; however, studies indicate that 35-40% of infertility is...
by Dr. Molina Dayal | Mar 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Aside from a woman’s age, the factor most heavily affecting egg/embryo quality in IVF is the method of ovarian stimulation used. There is no single stimulation protocol that is suitable for all IVF patients. At SIRM St. Louis, we believe patients should not be treated...