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?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on September 3, 2026 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...

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)

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on September 3, 2026 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...

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....

What Are the Options for Genetic Carrier Screening Before Starting IVF?

Genetic carrier screening is one of the most valuable steps prospective parents can take before beginning an IVF cycle. Carriers of genetic conditions often have no symptoms themselves, yet both partners may unknowingly carry a mutation for the same recessive disorder, creating a real risk of passing it on to a child. Knowing this information before treatment begins opens the door to more informed decisions and, when necessary, targeted embryo testing before transfer. At Chedid Grieco,...

Can Endometriosis Be Treated During the Same Trip as Your IVF Cycle?

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Silvana Chedid on August 6, 2026 For patients traveling to Brazil for fertility treatment, combining endometriosis management with an IVF cycle is a question worth asking early. Endometriosis affects roughly 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and is one of the most common contributors to infertility, yet many patients don't realize the condition may be addressable as part of a coordinated treatment plan. Whether this approach makes sense depends on the severity of the...

What Is Assisted Hatching and When Is It Recommended During IVF?

During an IVF cycle, a fertilized egg must break free from its protective outer shell, called the zona pellucida, before it can implant in the uterine lining. In some cases, this shell becomes thicker or harder than usual, making it more difficult for the embryo to hatch naturally and reducing the chances of a successful implantation. Assisted hatching is a laboratory technique designed to address exactly this challenge, giving the embryo a better opportunity to implant and develop. At...