Embryo Resources
ASRM Files Amicus Brief in Texas Embryo Case
ASRM has filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the case of Antoun v Antoun, which is pending before the Texas Supreme Court.
Assisted Hatching
While the embryo develops, it is surrounded by cells that make up a protective shell (zona pellucida). The embryo naturally breaks out of this shell as it grows. Occasionally, the doctor may ask the laboratory to make a small “crack” in the outer shell of the embryo right before it is placed into the woman’s body (assisted hatching).
Embryo Donation: What Should I Know?
In the current practice of in vitro fertilization (IVF), some patients may create more embryos (fertilized eggs) than they need. The extra embryos may be cryopreserved (frozen) so that they can be transferred later.
SART Fertility Experts - Behind the Scenes in the IVF Lab
Dr. Sangita Jindal, helps patients understand the importance of the IVF lab when choosing an IVF program.
Gamete (Eggs And Sperm) And Embryo Donation
Gamete and embryo donation is using eggs, sperm, or embryos from someone else in order to help an intended parent(s) have a child. Intended parent is the term used for the person(s) who will raise the child(ren).
Gamete and Embryo Donation: Deciding Whether To Tell
Gamete donation is giving sperm, eggs, both, or embryos to another person/couple so that another person/couple may have a child.
Fresh and Frozen Embryo Transfers
The goal of this SART micro-video is to explain fresh and frozen embryo transfer.
Genetics and Fertility
This video series was created to provide information to patients on genetics and genetic testing in conjunction with infertility and in vitro fertilization treatment.
Embryo Donation Infographics
ASRM has prepared infographics to illustrate the subject of Embryo Donation better.
SART FAQ About IVF
Created by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) the following are answers to frequently asked questions concerning in vitro fertilization (IVF).Resources For You
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