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    June 13, 2018

    Can Saizen Help Improve Egg Quality?

    Acupuncture, Fertility, Infertility, Pregnancy

    The practice of using Saizen to enhance egg quality for women struggling with infertility is still a fairly uncommon treatment, but has been proven to be effective.

    What is Saizen?

    Saizen is a type of prescription medicine that is used to treat Growth Hormone Deficiency (GDH). It has been traditionally used to treat children that are not growing at a normal rate, and are producing insufficient amounts of growth hormone.

    It is also used to treat adults with a deficiency in growth hormone production.

    How can Saizen be used to help improve egg quality?

    A healthy level of growth hormone production is essential for regular ovarian follicle development. The issue here is that the production of growth hormone in the body tends to decrease substantially with age.

    Women in their late 30s or early 40s that are trying to conceive, may have trouble getting pregnant due to poor ovarian reserve. Saizen can help women in this situation, especially those that are attempting In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).

    Saizen has been shown to improve the quality of eggs available for IVF, and therefore inhancing embryo quality and increasing the chance of a successful pregnancy.

    Is it safe to take Saizen to boost egg quality?

    Yes, Saizen is a safe method for improving egg quality and ovarian reserve. In fact, growth hormone supplements, like Saizen, have been used in conjunction with IVF treatments by some of the top IVF clinics in the world for more than a decade now.

    The reason this treatment is not more prevalent is that most people simply don’t know it is an option.

    More studies are being done to increase awareness and education about the benefits of Saizen in congruence with IVF treatments.

    Possible Side Effects

    There are potential side effects that may be experienced after a Saizen dose, such as:

    • Redness and swelling at the point of injection
    • Tingling sensation or numbness
    • Muscle and joint pain
    • Headaches
    • Swelling due to fluid retention

    These side effects are uncommon and temporary. Most women report no side effects.

    Benefits of Saizen to Improve Egg Quality

    There are several advantages to be gained through the use of Saizen to boost fertility. There are various circumstances that lend themselves to supplementing growth hormone production with Saizen.

    Some benefits include:

    • Enhance ovarian reserve
    • Can assist women that are poor responders to IVF
    • Can boost growth hormone production in women over 35
    • Can help regulate hormones

    Enhancing Ovarian Reserve

    For women with a low ovarian reserve, it is recommended to begin Saizen doses 4-6 weeks before the start of an IVF cycle.

    This can help produce higher quality eggs that are more likely to be fertilized. This also increases the chances of a healthy embryo, having a better chance of attaching to the uterine wall once transferred to the uterine cavity.

    Poor Responders

    Poor responders are women that have gone through a number of IVF cycles, all with negative results. Saizen can help boost the chance of IVF success. Saizen can be introduced for a short period of time (5 days) during the early stages of follicle growth to help it’s development and hopefully it’s quality.

    Hormone Production

    As previously mentioned, less growth hormone is produced naturally in the body as we age. Women over 35 can battle this deficiency with Saizen treatment.

    Hormone Regulation

    Regular treatments of the growth hormone Saizen can help restore your hormonal balance. Especially for women with low HGH production, it can help produce a more receptive environment for conception.

    Having stated the benefits of Saizen, keep in mind that it is a growth hormone and we want to be cautious with long term and high dose use of this drug.  Always consult your physician and less is always better with this particular drug.  Discussing saizen as an option with your IVF protocol is worth having it may change your chances of conceiving for the better.

     

     

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