Summary of Rebecca Fett's It Starts With The Egg

Everest Media

Description

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 The first few weeks after fertilization are a major hurdle for embryos, and many stop developing at some point during this time. Only about a third of fertilized embryos survive to become a baby.
#2 The most common type of chromosomal abnormality is the addition of a copy of chromosome 21, which is what causes Down syndrome. However, sometimes a missing chromosome or more complex errors can also occur. An egg with the incorrect number of chromosomes is aneuploid.
#3 The impact of chromosomal abnormalities on the chance of conceiving and carrying to term is especially apparent in the IVF context. If this factor is taken out of the equation, the pregnancy rates skyrocket.
#4 Chromosomal screening is not a cure-all. It can reveal that none of the embryos created in an IVF cycle are chromosomally normal, which can result in no good embryo available to transfer.

Sujets

• Fertility

Informations

• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 19 mars 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781669354246
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

Insights on Rebecca Fett's It Starts with the Egg
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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The first few weeks after fertilization are a major hurdle for embryos, and many stop developing at some point during this time. Only about a third of fertilized embryos survive to become a baby.

#2

The most common type of chromosomal abnormality is the addition of a copy of chromosome 21, which is what causes Down syndrome. However, sometimes a missing chromosome or more complex errors can also occur. An egg with the incorrect number of chromosomes is aneuploid.

#3

The impact of chromosomal abnormalities on the chance of conceiving and carrying to term is especially apparent in the IVF context. If this factor is taken out of the equation, the pregnancy rates skyrocket.

#4

Chromosomal screening is not a cure-all. It can reveal that none of the embryos created in an IVF cycle are chromosomally normal, which can result in no good embryo available to transfer.

#5

The rate at which women ovulate and the percentage of chromosomally normal eggs they produce varies greatly between different women of the same age. The amount of variability is not random, but rather is influenced by a wide range of external factors.

#6

The process of egg production is very long and error-prone. The development of each egg begins before a woman is even born, in the newly forming ovaries during the first trimester of pregnancy. Each egg exists in a state of suspended animation until a few months before ovulation.

#7

The energy-producing structures inside eggs, called mitochondria, are found in nearly every cell in the body. They act as miniature power plants to transform fuel sources into energy that the cell can use.
Insights from Chapter 2

#1

One of the first steps you should take to improve your chances of becoming pregnant is to reduce your exposure to specific toxins that can harm fertility. These include BPA, which is commonly used in plastic food containers and paper receipts.

#2

The latest research shows that even minuscule amounts of BPA can interfere with hormonal systems and harm developing eggs, which can compromise success rates in IVF and increase miscarriage risk.

#3

The story of BPA and fertility began with a chance discovery made by researchers at Case Western Reserve University. They saw a dramatic increase in the number of chromosomally abnormal eggs in mice exposed to BPA, and when the eggs matured, they were much more likely to have an incorrect number of chromosomes.

#4

BPA is a chemical that is used in many common products, and it has been shown to interfere with the activity of estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones. It is an endocrine disruptor.

#5

There has been a lot of research on the dangers of BPA, and yet most governments have done little to nothing to ban it.