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    49. Fertility Insights with Senior Embryologist Hema Sarna

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    About this Episode

    In this incredible episode, we have Hema Sarna, a senior embryologist at IVF Advice with over 10 years of experience in the fertility field. She shares her mission of simplifying IVF, debunking myths, and answering questions related to egg donation and IVF.

    We cover a range of topics, including:

    • The Role of a Senior Embryologist
    • Choosing the Right IVF Clinic
    • Understanding PGT Testing
    • The Advantages of Fresh vs Frozen Transfer
    • Mitigating Risks in IVF Labs
    • Number of Embryos to Transfer for Success
    • Understanding Embryo Development Days
    • Tips to Navigate the Two Week Wait and much more.

    Connect with Hema on Instagram: @ivf_advice

    Support the show

    I would love you to hit subscribe to find out when my next episode has landed and leave me a review :)

    ✨Follow me on Instagram for all topics Donor Egg IVF - @donoreggmama

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    ✨ Find out all about my Community Membership for women on a donor egg pathway

    ✨To find out about the coaching programs I offer click here

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    In this incredible episode, we have Hema Sarna, a senior embryologist at IVF Advice with over 10 years of experience in the fertility field. She shares her mission of simplifying IVF, debunking myths, and answering questions related to egg donation and IVF.

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    • The Role of a Senior Embryologist
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    • Understanding PGT Testing
    • The Advantages of Fresh vs Frozen Transfer
    • Mitigating Risks in IVF Labs
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    • Understanding Embryo Development Days
    • Tips to Navigate the Two Week Wait and much more.

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