Can You Do IVM if You Have PCOS? What the Research Shows

  Getting a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome alongside a fertility diagnosis can feel like being handed two problems instead of just one. Many women in this position ask the same question early on: is in vitro maturation even an option, or does PCOS rule it out before treatment can start? The short answer from in vitro maturation research is that PCOS does not close the door on IVM. In fact, PCOS is one of the conditions this technique was designed to help. At Chedid...

What to Know About Egg Donation Eligibility Requirements in Brazil

  Choosing egg donation raises an immediate question for many intended parents: who qualifies to donate, and who qualifies to receive? The answer provides timelines and peace of mind, and clinics that skip screening steps can leave both donors and recipients exposed to preventable risks. At Chedid Grieco, eligibility is treated as a safeguard, not a formality. With 30 years of experience and FDA and NYDH licensing in place, our team applies a consistent standard to every donor and...

How IVM Compares to Traditional Egg Freezing for Fertility Preservation

  Choosing how to preserve fertility for the future often comes down to one question that gets surprisingly little attention: what actually happens to your body during the process? Most people researching egg freezing picture weeks of injections before they ever picture the retrieval itself, and that image alone stops many from even starting. At Chedid Grieco, we now offer in vitro maturation, or IVM, as an alternative path to fertility preservation alongside traditional...

What Happens to Your Eggs After Retrieval? A Lab-by-Lab Breakdown

Every fertility patient asks some version of the same question the moment retrieval is over: what happens to my eggs now? The room empties, the sedation wears off, and the part of the process you can see is finished, while the part that actually determines your outcome is just beginning. At our human reproduction laboratory, every hour after retrieval is documented, monitored, and explained back to you in plain language. Chedid Grieco has spent 30 years refining this process, and this...

Can You Work During Fertility Treatment Abroad? Remote Work Tips for IVF Patients

Packing your laptop alongside your medical records might not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning IVF abroad, but for many patients, continuing to work during treatment is less a luxury and more a necessity. The good news is that with the right setup, balancing a remote work schedule with fertility treatment in another country is entirely manageable, and many patients do it successfully every year. At Chedid Grieco, we designed our cross-border model with working patients in...

What Happens to Your Frozen Eggs If You Change Your Mind About International Treatment?

You froze your eggs, made a plan, and then life shifted. Maybe you moved, changed clinics, or started reconsidering whether international treatment is the right path for you. The good news is that changing your mind does not mean losing what you worked so hard to preserve. Frozen eggs offer a level of flexibility that few people fully appreciate, and knowing your options can give you a clearer picture before making any decisions. At Chedid Grieco, we work with patients across the United...

Understanding Brazil’s Egg Donation Laws: What US Intended Parents Need to Know About Donor Anonymity

If you are a US intended parent considering egg donation through a Brazilian fertility clinic, one of the first questions you may have is whether you will be able to know anything about your donor. The short answer is that Brazil requires donor anonymity by law, and that framework looks quite different from what many patients expect based on their experience with US practices. Knowing what this means before you begin helps you plan with clarity rather than uncertainty. At Chedid Grieco, we...

Secondary Infertility and IVM: Treatment Options for Parents Trying for Baby Number Two

Having a child once does not guarantee it will happen again, and that reality catches many parents completely off guard. Secondary infertility, defined as the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy after previously giving birth, is far more common than most people realize, and the emotional weight of it can feel especially isolating when the people around you assume the hard part is behind you. If this describes where you are right now, you are not alone, and there are real, effective...

The Cost Breakdown: Comparing Total IVF Expenses in Miami vs. São Paulo (Including Travel)

When couples begin researching IVF, the price on the clinic's website is rarely the full picture. Medications, monitoring appointments, genetic testing, and, for those considering care abroad, flights and accommodations all factor into what treatment actually costs from start to finish. For patients weighing IVF in Miami against treatment in São Paulo, an honest side-by-side comparison tells a story that goes well beyond the base cycle fee. In vitro fertilization is one of the most...

Why Brazilian-American Couples Are Choosing to Do IVF in Brazil (And How to Know If It’s Right for You)

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on August 21, 2026 Brazilian-American couples choose to pursue IVF in Brazil because it pairs a meaningfully lower cost with a national regulatory standard that many find easier to plan around than the patchwork of state rules in the United States, all while letting them stay connected to family and culture on both sides of the border. For couples navigating fertility treatment across two countries, the decision of where to pursue IVF is rarely simple....