Ultrasound Monitorig
for Your IVF Cycle
For IVF monitoring cycles that are out-of-state of your location
To schedule an appointment
Please Call True Health Acupuncture at 702-475-0870
You can also book online on the True Health Acupuncture website.
1535 W Warm Springs, Ste 135
Henderson, Nevada 89014
Testimonials
Michelle A.
My name is Michelle Aukerman. And I just have to say that Joyce at True Health Acupuncture is probably the best ultrasound technician I have ever had in my life and I’ve been through several. She’s very personal and talks through everything and if something goes wrong, she says OK how do we make this right? What’s the next step we need to take? You don’t hear that from any other ultrasound tech, they're so jaded. The comfort environment at True Health Acupuncture is unmatchable. It does not feel like a doctor's office and everybody is so warm but when it comes to Joyce, she is completely unmatched. It’s like having your own mother right there with you. I highly highly recommend her.
Thank you, the Aukerman’s
This is the second pregnancy that I came to Joyce for my outside monitoring. I have been very nervous about the whole process, but Joyce guided me through each and every ultrasound. Although the monitoring went smoothly, upon achieving pregnancy I developed some bleeding. Of course, I panicked. Joyce explained everything that was going on with my bleeding and helped me through this anxious time. I don’t know what I would have done without Joyce’s calm demeanor. And the added bonus is having acupuncture treatment right there at True Health Acupuncture, the office Joyce works out of. I will always be truly thankful for the amazing experience that I received from both Joyce and True Health to be a part of my fertility journey.
Sara P.
Joyce is an exceptional individual who made a significant impact during my IVF journey. I had the privilege of meeting her when I needed support, and she was able to perform ultrasounds when our IVF Dr was unable to accommodate us. Her ability to confirm our twin pregnancy was incredibly reassuring. Joyce took the time to explain everything she was observing, which not only made the experience more memorable but also helped alleviate my anxiety. Her compassionate approach truly made a difference in my experience.
Nicole B
The Accuracy Debate: False Negatives and False Positives
The accuracy of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is a topic of ongoing discussion and a source of concern for some, particularly regarding the potential for false negative and false positive results. While PGT is a highly sophisticated and generally reliable test, its limitations, especially concerning mosaicism, are crucial to understand.
A false negative occurs when an embryo is reported as chromosomally normal b (false positive) or, less commonly, transferring an embryo that may not result in a healthy embryo is deemed abnormal by PGT, but it is actually chromosomally normal. These inaccuracies can lead to the heartbreaking decision of discarding a potentially viable or live birth (false negative PGT, but in reality, it contains abnormal cells. Conversely, a false positive happens when an positive really contains normal cells).
The primary reason for these discrepancies often lies in the nature of the biopsy and the phenomenon of mosaicism. PGT involves taking a small sample of cells from the trophectoderm, which is the outer layer of the blastocyst that will eventually form the placenta. The assumption is that these cells are representative of the entire embryo. However, mosaicism means that an embryo can contain a mixture of both chromosomally normal and abnormal cells. If the biopsied sample happens to contain only normal cells from a mosaic embryo, it could lead to a false negative. Conversely, if the sample contains only abnormal cells from an embryo that is largely normal, it could result in a false positive.
Furthermore, the current technology samples only a very small percentage of the total cells in the embryo. This limited sampling means that the test is not analyzing the entire cell population of the embryo, leaving a margin for error. While advancements in PGT technology are continuously improving accuracy and our understanding of mosaicism, these inherent limitations contribute to the ongoing debate and highlight the importance of thorough genetic counseling to help prospective parents understand the nuances and potential outcomes of PGT.
Starting your cycle
Starting an IVF cycle is stressful enough, doing it with an out-of-state provider just increases that stress. That is why we have developed an out-of state monitoring program to help women that need ultrasound monitoring without having to travel to their provider. We follow your physicians instructions and with be able to accommodate your schedule. Most all cycles, whether retrievals or transfers, will need 2-3 ultrasounds during that cycle. All reports can be faxed or emailed to your physician within 2-3 hours after the exam is finished.
