Patient Questions

Quick answer: An embryo grading chart is the system embryologists use to score a blastocyst on three things: how expanded it is (a number from 1 to 6), the quality of the inner cell mass or ICM (a letter A, B, or C), and the quality of the trophectoderm or TE (a second letter A, B, or C). So a "4BB" is an expanded blastocyst with good ICM and good TE. Higher grades line up with better average pregnancy and live birth rates, but the grade is a snapshot of appearance, not a gua

Quick answer: IVF medication costs in 2026 typically range from $1,500 to $7,000+ per cycle , depending on your protocol type and dosage. Conventional high-stimulation protocols run the highest, while Mini-Stim and Natural IVF protocols can cut medication costs by 50–80%. Medications are not included in most clinic pricing quotes, which means many patients are surprised by the total bill. This guide breaks down exactly what each drug costs, what your protocol type means fo