Having a period doesn’t necessarily mean you are ovulating.

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With more women delaying marriage and childbirth, both egg quantity and quality are crucial for pregnancy. Egg count decreases from birth and does not increase; having a menstrual cycle does not guarantee ovulation. A simple blood test (AMH) can measure ovarian reserve and help plan ahead, such as freezing eggs to preserve quality while young. Freezing does not harm egg quality—age is the key factor. Besides personal use, eggs can be donated to help others. Dr. Hsu Ming-Yi emphasizes that egg freezing is like insurance, not a guarantee of having children; the older you are, the more eggs are needed. In Taiwan, egg donation is legal, and donors can receive compensation, restoring fertility after egg replacement.

Japanese Couple Comes to Taiwan for IVF—Successful on the First Try, They Share Their Heartfelt Gratitude

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A Japanese couple, the husband aged 44 and the wife aged 40, underwent IVF treatment at Huayu IVF Clinic in Taiwan. Remarkably, they conceived after just one egg retrieval and one embryo transfer. They expressed heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ming-Yi Hsu for his meticulous planning and warm explanations, as well as to the translators and all the smiling medical staff who made them feel comfortable throughout the process. Looking forward to welcoming a healthy baby next year, they also encourage others on their fertility journey to keep going and believe that joy will eventually come.