There is a misconception that for a single sperm to fertilize an egg, it is a guaranteed and easy process. However, if we talk about the actual sperm journey to the egg, it will bring into perspective how even with millions of sperm (40-150 million approx.) produced in a single ejaculation, there are limiting factors […]
Category Archives: Fertility Testing
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Jan
Jan
Did you know that approximately 15% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage? Miscarriages usually occur in the first trimester, and some women experience more than one, known as recurrent miscarriage. Well, it is fine to have one spontaneous miscarriage as the cause may be because of a chromosomally abnormal fetus. But, in case, a woman […]
04
Jan
Jan
‘’Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.’’ With time, this old cliché has lost its essence and significance. Today, as soon as a person encounters some health illness, she immediately opts for a medication. It may prove beneficial for the short term, but a different approach is needed for a […]
If you’re in a state of shock from the events that unfolded, or you’re jumping in joy, we are here to support you with all the tips and tricks to pass through this time healthily and happily. Take a deep breath, sit comfortably, and let us direct you through the early days of conceiving. Given […]
Fertility Testing, Pregnancy Care
Is It Safe To Do So Many Ultrasounds During Fertility Treatment and Early Pregnancy
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Nov
Nov
DEFINITION OF ULTRASOUND: Ultrasound is a screening device used to view the fetus during gravidity. It is also called sonogram, and it has been used for many purposes such as underwater navigation for submarines since World War I. Physical therapists have relied on ultrasound since the 1940s for its heating effects which can alleviate inflammation, incite […]
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Aug
Aug
What is Fibroid? Fibroids, or leiomyoma, are benign tumors that grow in or on the uterus, or womb, commonly affecting the female reproductive tract, especially in the reproductive age group. Female ovarian hormones; estrogens, progesterone along with several locally produced growth factors play an essential role in the development and growth of fibroids. Fibroids do have […]
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Aug
Aug
WHAT IS IVF? In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the most reliable treatments to infertility. IVF treatments consist of cycles. The process involves egg retrieval, fertilization with partner’s (or donor’s) sperm in the laboratory, and placement of the embryo(s) into the uterus. Couples who have failure becoming pregnant with other fertility treatments usually turn to IVF […]
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Jun
Jun
Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy Fertility The thyroid disease is a primary gland of the endocrine system found at the front of the neck, the thyroid gland manages iodine to generate specific thyroid hormones. These hormones control energy and metabolism in your body completely. When the thyroid gland doesn’t generate enough of these hormones then it is called […]
Fertility Testing, Fertility Treatments
Do you really need the endometrial receptivity array test (ERA)
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Apr
Apr
Due to repeated implantation failures during IVF procedure patients become distressed. This situation also turns out to be complicated for IVF specialist who is performing all steps of IVF procedure carefully. In such situations, IVF specialist performs various tests to identify the sole reason behind implantation failure. There are two main reasons for implantation failures […]
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Nov
Nov
Thyroid is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland located in the neck which is responsible for secreting thyroid hormone in the blood. The normal function of thyroid gland (production of T3 and T4 hormones in correct amount by thyroid) is maintained by hypothalamus and pituitary glands located in the brain. The role of hypothalamus is to secrete Thyrotrophin […]