Dealing with infertility is as challenging for males as it is for females. Male infertility accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the total cases of infertility and affects almost 7 per cent of the male population. Infertility in males can be due to a number of reasons and these include erectile dysfunction. Marked by […]
Category Archives: Fertility Testing
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Aug
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The female reproductive system is quite complex and there are a plethora of reproductive health problems that can affect your ability to conceive and prevent you from living your dream of having a baby. Uterine fibroids are one such problem that can lead to infertility, however, there is nothing to worry about as IVF treatment […]
Fertility Preservation, Fertility Testing, Fertility Treatments
Can Endometriosis Be a Barrier Between You And Motherhood?
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Women usually tend to take their health for granted without realizing how it is going to affect them in the long run. I, being a woman, very well understand how difficult it is for us to take care of their own health while indulging in day to day activities and looking after our families. The […]
Fertility Testing, Fertility Treatments
Why does sperm count matter if all it takes is 1 sperm to fertilise an egg?
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
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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 […]
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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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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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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 […]