Dr. Jesmarie Macapagal

IVF Success Stories On First Try: What’s the Success Rate?

Infertility cases are not uncommon among couples. Fortunately, assisted reproductive technology (ART) methods have been growing and improving each year, giving these couples a better chance of...

IVF Without Birth Control: What’s the Success Rate?

Using birth control pills during a fertility treatment may seem counter-intuitive, but in reality, they have often been prescribed. This has become a common practice and even a standard procedure in...

Sex Before IUI: Know the Dos and Don’ts Before Treatment

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a common procedure used to treat infertility. It is less complicated and less invasive compared with other fertility treatments such as IVF. Preparing for it is...

IVF Pregnancy Test Negative – What Do I Do Next?

A negative pregnancy test result after an IVF cycle is not uncommon. In fact, only 20 to 35 percent of patients succeed in their first cycle. This may lead to great stress to both couple, but knowing...

Compassionate Care IVF Assistance – Am I Eligible?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most widely known methods of assisted reproductive technology due to its higher success rate compared with other methods. Its effectiveness makes it...

Pain After Egg Retrieval – Is It Common Experience?

Egg retrieval is done through a minor operation that involves inserting a tiny suction needle through the vaginal wall to the ovaries. It is a vital part of the IVF cycle. Therefore, it is essential...