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Male vs Female Embryos in IVF: How to tell the Difference

Male vs Female Embryos in IVF: How to tell the Difference

Alease Daniel Barnes, BS

If you’re doing IVF, you might want to know which of your embryos are male and which are female before you choose one to transfer. How can you tell whether an embryo is a boy or a girl? Can you tell by just looking at them? Embryologist, Alease Barnes, explains how your fertility clinic can tell which embryos are male...

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The Best Embryo to Transfer for IVF Success

The Best Embryo to Transfer for IVF Success

Alease Daniel Barnes, BS

Which embryo should you transfer to give you the best chance of success in your IVF cycle?  In this post, embryologist Alease Barnes breaks down how embryologists select the best embryo for transfer and what factors come into play.

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Why Did My Top Grade Embryo Not Implant? Failed Transfers Explained

Why Did My Top Grade Embryo Not Implant? Failed Transfers Explained

Alease Daniel Barnes, BS

When undergoing IVF, hearing that you have a "high-quality" embryo can bring a sense of hope and optimism. But what happens when that high-quality embryo doesn’t result in a successful pregnancy? In the latest installment of her embryo grading series, embryologist Alease Barnes sheds light on this common question, breaking down why embryo grading, while helpful, doesn’t tell the whole story. What...

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Understanding Embryo Grading: What It Means for IVF Success

Understanding Embryo Grading: What It Means for IVF Success

Alease Daniel Barnes, BS

When undergoing IVF, one of the many questions that can arise is how the grading of embryos impacts the chances of achieving pregnancy. While embryologists use grading to assess embryos’ development, it’s not a perfect predictor of success. We spoke with embryologist Alease Barnes, who shared insights into the complexities of embryo grading and how it can influence decisions in...

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Embryologist Teaches Us How To Grade Embryos

Embryologist Teaches Us How To Grade Embryos

Alease Daniel Barnes, BS

If you’re going through IVF, you’ve probably heard your medical team mention “embryo grading.” But what does this grading really mean, and how does it impact your success in IVF? Today, embryologist Alease Barnes takes us behind the scenes to understand how embryos are graded in the lab and why these details matter for your journey. What Is Embryo Grading?...

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How Does Embryo Grading Work in IVF?

How Does Embryo Grading Work in IVF?

Alease Daniel Barnes, BS

Embryologist, Alease Barnes, explains how embryo grading works in IVF and gives us a handy chart so you can understand your embryo grades.

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The Embryo Transfer: What to Expect

The Embryo Transfer: What to Expect

Haley Longman

✪ Medically Reviewed by: Leyla Bilali BSN, RN What are the steps of a frozen embryo transfer? How soon do you know if you're pregnant from an FET? Here's what you should know about the process.

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The IVF Funnel: What You Need to Know About IVF Success Rates

The IVF Funnel: What You Need to Know About IVF Success Rates

Jessica Manns, MS

How many viable embryos will you get from your egg retrieval? Not all eggs in an IVF cycle will successfully become an embryo and lead to a healthy baby. Embryologist, Jessica Manns, explains what percentage of your eggs will likely lead to viable embryos.