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The 2024 Fertility Gift Guide: Gifts for Every Path to Parenthood

The 2024 Fertility Gift Guide: Gifts for Every Path to Parenthood

‘Tis the season for gifting! Holiday travel is booked, the BFCM sales are on, and noncritical initiatives are getting the nod to “circle back in the New Year”. The festivities are beginning to fill our calendars, but friends and family who have struggled to conceive in 2024 might not be feeling the “holiday magic”.  This guide provides a range of...

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IVF Antagonist Protocol: A Guide to Cetrotide and Ganirelix

IVF Antagonist Protocol: A Guide to Cetrotide and Ganirelix

Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN

Wondering what to expect from injecting ganirelix or cetrotide? Fertility nurse and Dandi co-founder, Leyla Bilali, answers all the common questions from injections sites to number of days to side effects.

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Gonal-F and Follistim: Side Effects and What They Do in Your IVF Cycle

Gonal-F and Follistim: Side Effects and What They Do in Your IVF Cycle

Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN

What exactly are Gonal-F and Follistim, how do they work, and what should you expect? Fertility nurse and co-founder of Dandi Fertility, Leyla Bilali, breaks it all down for us. If you’re beginning your IVF injections, it’s likely that Gonal-F or Follistim is listed several times on your treatment calendar. Wonder what these medications are doing? How will you expect...

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Why Is Birth Control Used During IVF?

Why Is Birth Control Used During IVF?

Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN

Why would you take birth control if you're doing IVF? seems counterintuitive right. After all, you're trying to get pregnant. Fertility nurse, Leyla Bilali, shares why birth control is sometimes used for your IVF cycle and what to expect when taking it.

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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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What is Infertility? Definition, Testing, and Diagnosis Explained

What is Infertility? Definition, Testing, and Diagnosis Explained

David E. Reichman, MD

What tests does a doctor use to check your fertility? New York-based fertility specialist, Dr. David Reichman, walks us through fertility testing and common diagnoses.

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5 Steps to Choosing a Fertility Doctor

5 Steps to Choosing a Fertility Doctor

Claire O'Neill

If you've been trying to conceive and are considering getting your fertility tested, here are the 5 steps to help you find the best fertility doctor for your unique needs.

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Why and When To Do IVF (Other Than Infertility)

Why and When To Do IVF (Other Than Infertility)

Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN

Why would someone do IVF if they don't have infertility issues? Here are a few reasons why some choose to go this route to build their family.

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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 Egg Retrieval: What to Expect

The Egg Retrieval: What to Expect

Haley Longman

✪ Medically Reviewed by: Leyla Bilali BSN, RN What are the steps of an egg retrieval procedure? How should you prepare? Haley Longman shares the details based on her experience doing four egg retrievals.

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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. 

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What to Expect from Your Dandi Live IVF Injection Support Session

What to Expect from Your Dandi Live IVF Injection Support Session

Leyla Bilali, BSN, RN

You've booked a live injection session with your Dandi fertility nurse! Here's how to prepare ahead of time for your call.