Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is one of the newer add-on treatments used alongside IVF. While it is not offered by all fertility clinics, some clinics use PRP in an effort to improve egg quality or to help thicken the uterine lining before an embryo transfer. Background As of this writing, PRP is still considered an experimental treatment with mixed results. Most available evidence suggests potential benefits for women with repeated implantation failure and thin endometrium. There is even less...

​​While erectile dysfunction (ED) does not directly cause infertility, it significantly affects a couple’s ability to conceive by preventing sexual intercourse. Background Although erectile dysfunction has traditionally been viewed as a condition affecting older men, recent studies  suggest that its prevalence in men under 40 may be as high as 35%. This new information is especially important when we consider how the average age of new fathers has changed over the past four decades. A study...

To identify the optimal window of implantation for embryo transfer and improve the chances of a successful pregnancy, a diagnostic procedure known as Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA) is performed in women undergoing an IVF cycle. Background According to a meta-analysis  review published by Human Reproductive Update in 2019, suboptimal endometrial receptivity is estimated to account for up to two-thirds of implantation failures. In an effort to better understand the optimal time to...