IVF – In Vitro Fertilization
ICSI – Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
OCR – Egg (Oocyte) Retrieval
FET – Frozen embryo transfer
OCP – Oral Contraceptive Pill
IUI – Intrauterine Insemination
PGT A – Preimplantation Genetic Testing – Aneuploidy
FET – Frozen Embryo Transfer
ET – Fresh Embryo Transfer

For most patients, no diet change is necessary.

Yes, patients are no longer allowed to exercise after Day 7 of a fertility cycle. After a successful fertility cycle, your primary OB will determine any continuing exercise restrictions.

It is normal. You can wear a panty liner/pad if necessary. Just alert us if the bleeding gets to more like a full flow.

Light brown spotting typically refers to old blood from a previous bleed. If the spotting is more than light, in nature, you should notify the office.

As long as you are taking the OCP daily as directed, any break through bleeding is of no concern. Please do let the office know however.

For an abdominal ultrasound including ultrasound SIS, ET/FET/Pregnancy, a full bladder is required. A full bladder is not required for a vaginal ultrasound examination.

The OCP is used as a means to manipulate your menstrual cycle into our IVF cycle. You will be on it temporarily.

If spotting on the OCP, no concerns. If spotting during the stimulation week, let the office know. If spotting after OCR and ET, let the office know. We will need to know more about the spotting in relation to where you are in the cycle process.

Yes. Infectious disease testing is required by the FDA and must be completed within 6-months of your egg retrieval. No exceptions can be made.