Studying fluid around eggs for genetic clues
This study looks at tiny particles and molecules in the fluid that surrounds your eggs. Doctors want to understand these better, which may help improve fertility treatments in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are about to have an egg retrieval procedure as part of a fertility treatment that includes genetic testing of embryos (PGT-M).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30.
- You and your partner have normal chromosomes (a standard genetic check).
- Your ovarian stimulation follows a specific protocol called progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) with certain hormone medications.
- During stimulation, you develop at least 5 growing eggs (follicles).
- You do not have endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), very low ovarian response, or severe male infertility (sperm count below 5 million per milliliter).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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