IVF Statistics

Infertility affects many people not only in the U.S., but worldwide. A common misconception is that infertility pertains only to women; however, on the contrary, 9% of men and 10% of women ranging from ages 15-44 are affected. While 85% of couples are able to conceive in their first year of trying, infertility occurs when … Read more

IVF: A Basic Overview

In vitro fertilization, commonly referred to as IVF is a common fertility treatment that men, women and couples use in an effort to start a family. While the basic idea behind it is joining an egg and sperm medically to create an embryo, IVF is a very layered process.  The IVF process can best be … Read more

Up Close: The Cryopreservation Process

There are several processes and procedures involved with the IVF journey. In this series of blogs, we will be taking a closer look at what comes along with the beginning stages of starting a family.  Today, we will be diving into oocyte cryopreservation — also commonly referred to as the egg freezing process. The oocyte … Read more

Navigating the Holidays During IVF

The holiday season can be a joyful AND stressful time. Many recognize this as the “most wonderful time of the year,” those who are struggling with infertility can be undergoing an extreme feeling of loneliness and disappointment. During this time of joy and celebration, it is rather important to take into consideration how the holidays … Read more

Thankful Hearts

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” John F. Kennedy When Cryo Courier was birthed as a subsidiary of PearlTrans Logistics, we never could have imagined that it would be what it is today. What was originally just a recurring idea from our clients became … Read more

Safety First: The Chain of Custody

The chain of custody is an extremely essential aspect of transportation & logistics. Why? The chain of custody is a detailed tracking record of who has handled your cargo.  While nearly 98% of all packages arrive safely to their destination, that leaves 2% of deliveries unaccounted for. We’ve heard the horror stories of poor transportation … Read more

Who’s in your village?

It’s been said “It takes a village”, second part to that phrase “to raise a child,” we’ll also add “and to basically get by in life.” Today, people find themselves nurturing and building their village, maybe they: live outside of their hometown, have lost family members, don’t see eye-to-eye with relatives, have built great friendships, … Read more