The Thin Pink Line (ART Compass Blog) – In our context represents the struggle, and strife of the “infertility warrior” trying to make sense of and create order out of the chaos of infertility – doctors, diagnoses, meds, and IVF cycle information.
The thin pink line between two black fields also pays respect to all the “loss” that goes into infertility care- from failed cycles, to failed FETs, “biochemical” pregnancies, blighted ovums, miscarriages and more.
Lastly, the thin pink line also references the line infertility warriors walk everyday- between hope and despair- between being a parent or not (typically abbreviated to “PUPO” or pregnant until proven otherwise in infertility forums).
An embryologist is a fertility specialist that helps to create viable embryos to either be used in IVF right away or to be frozen for later use. Embryologists aren’t MDs, but they are highly trained medical professionals, usually holding a Masters degree or a PhD due to the specialized nature of their work. Here are ten things they wish you knew about IVF!
How do you choose a fertility clinic? What questions can a lay person ask to begin to understand the quality of an IVF Lab? Quality goes beyond pregnancy success rates to new technologies, inspections and accreditations, staff experience and more! In the industry, we alway say, START with SART! The federal government requires fertility clinics …
Can You Have IVF After Tubal Ligation? It is common to change our minds about things. We might decide we want spaghetti instead of tacos for dinner. We might even decide on spaghetti tacos (that is a thing). However, it becomes a little more complicated when the decision is regarding having children and permanent birth …
Reproductive health has come a long way. Back in the day, infertility used to puzzle scientists. They simply could not understand why one couple had better chances of conceiving a child than others. This was a time when IVF did not exist and the idea of “test-tube babies” would appall someone. I’m glad we have …
We are SO excited to announce that our CEO Dr. Carol Curchoe has appeared as a guest on the podcast Beat infertility! She participated in several different episodes: Inside the IVF Lab Epigenetics 101 Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproduction Evaluating your IVF Lab These episodes cover a HUGE range of topics and we can’t wait …
The question that runs through almost everyone’s mind, is IVF expensive?. To put it without sugarcoating it-yes. It can be expensive and because of that financial planning is crucial. Thinking about how you want to pay for IVF and looking at whether you’re eligible for any grants is a great way to start! (And yes, …
This is why you need to have ART Compass! Reagents traceability. But wait, what is reagents traceability? You’ve come to the right place! Today we’re going to break down what that term means, why ART Compass enhances the ease at which it can be done, and why all of this matters in the first place. …
The million dollar question! Can IVF cause twins? The truth is, there is a possibility that twins could be conceived, but it depends on the number of embryos transferred. If multiple embryos are transferred, each one has the possibility of developing into an embryo. The greater the number of embryos transferred, the greater the chances …
A TTC journey is filled with making important decisions- and they aren’t easy. So, does IVF work? “Should I opt for IVF?” “Do I adopt?” “Should I keep trying before I visit the doctor?” “Do I try another IVF cycle?” It isn’t like deciding between cookie dough or rocky road in the ice cream aisle. Being …
Our Message on IVF.net About the Digitalization of Quality Control We’ve got great news! A post by our CEO Dr. Carol Curchoe was featured on IVF.net! She explains EVERYTHING about how ART Compass has changed the realm of cloud-based quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) for good and how cloud-based laboratory quality management systems …
Comparing Babysentry vs. eIVF vs. ART Compass IVF by itself is a process that is emotionally and physically draining for a patient. It requires squeezing trips to the clinic during your lunch breaks and agonizing waits after certain procedures. Choosing the right clinic and the right app is crucial in order to comfortably navigate your …
