Ep 245: Embryology 101: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Which Embryo is the Cutest of All?

If you are about to embark on IVF and are confused about the difference between an egg and an embryo, you are not alone. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas , Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center for an episode as they discuss the details of embryo development. The first five days are the most important ones to understand. They discuss terminology that may be confusing, including egg, embryo, zygote, blastocyst, and inner cell mass. This is an essential episode since genetic testing decisions may hinge on how your embryo grows. You will understand how embryos grow and when they meet critical developmental milestones. The docs will also explain how and why genetic testing is done to help you determine if it is right for you. Don’t miss this episode. Have questions about infertility? Visit FertilityDocsUncensored.com to ask our docs. Selected questions will be answered anonymously in future episodes. Today's episode is brought to you by Theralogix .