embryos

Frozen Embryos - I found this interesting article, which I thought was timely since The Surrogacy Lawyer Radio Show with Dr. Craig Sweet, who is big proponent of embryo donation. The study listed below shows that couples who use donated eggs are more likely to donate their remaining frozen embryos to others for conception. Interesting read. Your thoughts?

http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=48749

IVF Physician - Well, as this case continues, I am not surprised that this doctor is trying to involve others in the fertility community. Is it warranted? I guess time will tell.

Following from Radaronline.com:

The doctor who implanted Octo-Mom with the embryos that resulted in the birth of her brood is seeking medical records from rival clinics who he claims also treated Nadya Suleman, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Embryo Donation - On my radio show today with Dr. Craig Sweet, I will be interviewing an embryo donor, who goes by the name "Tori." She will be providing a unique perspective on someone who decided, along with her husband, to donate her remaining embryos to an infertile couple. While I counsel clients on the range of options, such as continued cryopreservation, destruction via thawing, donating to research or donating to others, "Tori" decided that she wanted to "pay it forward" to other infertile couples.

This story from the United Kingdom is another reason why you need to do your research and make sure you understand the differences in the laws regarding infertility treatment before you decide to undergo treatment abroad.

Embryos Damaged - Unfortunately for this couple, their embryos were damaged in transit.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2480840,CST-NWS-fertile09.article

"BY LISA DONOVAN Cook County Reporter

A local fertility clinic and FedEx have been slapped with a lawsuit after six embryos -- delivered from Chicago to Michigan -- arrived damaged, dashing the hopes of a couple looking forward to having children.

"A review of studies of babies born after in vitro maturation (IVM) fertility treatment has suggested that they are more likely to be born larger than normal and to have more difficult births requiring more obstetric interventions such as caesareans.

IVF - A fertility clinic in Connecticut was fined for implanting the wrong embryo in a patient. Patient chose to use the morning after pill. See more below, and let me know your thoughts.

"A woman who sought help from a prominent Connecticut fertility center last year received embryos, but they belonged to another woman with the same last name.

The mistake happened in April 2009 at the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services at the University of Connecticut Health Center, which will pay a $3,000 fine.